Mid 1910s Three or Four Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 7477
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Mid 1910s Three or Four Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern reproduces Butterick design 7477 from March 1915, featuring options for a yoke, bias or circular trimming band, and the ability to build the skirt as a separate garment or attach it to a waist for a one-piece dress.
Skill Level: 3/5
Intermediate construction. The skirt shape itself is manageable, but accurate results require comfort with vintage perforation marks, inside-belt assembly, careful pressing, and potential resizing since only the original waist and hip measurements are provided.
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Mid 1910s Three or Four Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 7477
$20.00
Mid 1910s Three or Four Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern reproduces Butterick design 7477 from March 1915, featuring options for a yoke, bias or circular trimming band, and the ability to build the skirt as a separate garment or attach it to a waist for a one-piece dress.
Skill Level: 3/5
Intermediate construction. The skirt shape itself is manageable, but accurate results require comfort with vintage perforation marks, inside-belt assembly, careful pressing, and potential resizing since only the original waist and hip measurements are provided.
999 in stock
Get Free Shipping
On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
Mid 1910s Three or Four Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern – Past Patterns 7477
This Mid 1910s Three or Four Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern reproduces an original Butterick design (No. 7477) featuring four skirt views and multiple construction options, including a yoke and optional bias or circular trimming band. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Overview
The Mid 1910s Three or Four Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern allows you to create a skirt in “clearing” or shorter length, with a slightly raised waistline, and with or without a yoke. The original envelope describes the design as a ladies’ three- or four-piece skirt that may also be attached to a waist to form a one-piece dress—a very period-correct, versatile approach for 1915. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
This skirt was featured in the March 1915 issue of Delineator. The accompanying Delineator imagery shows the skirt styled with Butterick Pattern 7461 (sailor blouse). Past Patterns does not offer the sailor blouse for sale.
Views and Style Options
- Four illustrated views (A–D) with different front treatments and hem/trim possibilities. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Three-piece or four-piece skirt construction (choose your preferred silhouette and seam layout). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Optional yoke and an optional bias or circular trimming band for a crisp, tailored mid-1910s finish. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Size and Fit
When published, this pattern was sized for a mid-1910s figure with a 26” waist and 39” hips (hip measured 7 inches below the waist). This is the only size provided with this pattern set. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Need to resize? Past Patterns provides a practical overview here:
https://pastpatterns.com/resizing-vintage-patterns/
Pattern Pieces and Markings
This Mid 1910s Three or Four Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern contains 7 pieces, including a front gore, back gore, yoke piece, trimming band, and inside belt. The instruction sheet also shows period-correct layout guidance and how to follow the original perforation markings used on vintage Butterick patterns. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Construction Notes
- Inside belt construction is illustrated (a classic early-1910s Butterick method) and is especially helpful for achieving the correct waist finish and drape. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Period instructions include guidance for working from perforations and using “tailor’s tacks” to transfer markings accurately. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Length adjustment guidance is included (lengthen/shorten below the hip and at the hem). :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Fabric Requirements
Fabric needs vary by view and whether you include the yoke and/or trimming band. The original chart includes multiple widths and options; as a quick reference for the featured size:
- Three-piece skirt with yoke: 2 1/2 yds of 44” wide fabric
- Four-piece skirt without trimming band: 2 5/8 yds of 44” wide fabric
If you are using other widths, nap layouts, or striped/corded material, consult the included chart for precise yardage planning. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
What You Receive (Printed Pattern)
- Printed pattern pieces on full-size 36” wide paper
- A copy of the original Butterick cover art and size chart (for reference)
- A layout/marking guide showing the original 7 pieces and classic Butterick construction approach
- Past Patterns historical notes on the Butterick Publishing Company
Skill Level
Skill Level: 3/5 (Intermediate)
Why: While the skirt silhouette is straightforward, this Mid 1910s Three or Four Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern uses vintage-style markings/perforation logic, offers multiple build paths (3-piece vs 4-piece, yoke, trimming band), and includes an inside-belt finish that benefits from careful pressing, accurate transfer marks (tailor’s tacks), and patient fitting—especially since the pattern is offered in one original size. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Historical Context
The Butterick Publishing Company helped define the “home dressmaking” era by distributing patterns widely through magazines and retail channels—especially after acquiring Delineator, which became a major vehicle for pattern marketing and fashion education. This skirt’s publication timing (1915) sits right in the heart of that ecosystem: practical, stylish separates that could also convert into a one-piece dress for flexible wardrobes.
Source used for historical reference:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebenezer_Butterick
Also Available as a Download
Prefer a digital version? The download edition is available here:
https://pastpatterns.com/pattern/mid-1910s-three-or-four-piece-skirt-downloads/
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Additional information
| Weight | 8 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 × 10 × 2 in |
Sizing Information
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