Retro ’51 Flared Skirt

Led by Lyn Davis

I’m excited to offer this Butterick 6699 – Retro Flared Skirt class. I was too young to make it when the 1951 version came out, but I’ve been making this classic versatile skirt since this retro pattern was issued in 2000.  I have never actually made the skirt in the mid-calf or long evening length, but I have used made shorter versions, just above or below knee length with a higher flare at least 30 times in since it came out in 2000.  This is my all-time favorite skirt pattern and can be constructed using just about any type of fabric. I’ve made it with wool, quilting cottons, denim, canvas, twill, satin, taffeta, crepe, rayon challis, linen and more in various versions.

The pattern is no longer in print but can be purchased on Etsy, eBay and other sites that sell discontinued patterns. If you are unable to find your size online, I have the pattern in all sizes, 6-22, that you can trace and have your own pattern.

In class, you can make a muslin first or start with your fabric of choice. You can use the pattern as shown, or in a shorter version like I use.  I will show you how make the adjustments for other customized versions. This is a fast and easy pattern and you may even have time to make more than one version in class.

Prerequisites:

This is class is for anyone who has basic sewing skills and knowledge and have used commercial sewing patterns before. Students need be comfortable using their sewing machine including threading, bobbin winding, adjusting stitch length, and tension.