Folkwear 216 Schoolmistress Shirtwaist & Skirt

Buy the 216 Schoolmistress Shirtwaist and Skirt sewing pattern from Folkwear. This design dates from about 1907, a period when women's clothing became more man-tailored. The elegant princess line in the back of the shirtwaist is accented by two wide tucks that extend over the shoulder to the front. A pretty scalloped front opening and gathers at the back waist soften the silhouette (a simpler straight front placket is also included). Moderately full set-in sleeves gather neatly into buttoned cuffs. Bias details may be done on the straight grain of the same or contrasting fabric, or omitted altogether. Wear it with the sweeping seven-gore skirt, which has an inverted pleat below the centre back closure for fullness, as well as optional bias trim.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: 

Shirtwaist and skirt: Light or medium-weight soft or crisp fabrics such as cotton broadcloth, poplin, or denim; silk, such as broadcloth, taffeta, or noil; linen; blends.

Skirt: Also light to medium-weight wool, corduroy, or velveteen. If you plan to use bias contrast, checks or plaids no larger than 3/8" (1 cm) are recommended.

Fabric requirements: 

Shirtwaist (with or without nap): 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/2 - 3 1/8 yd (2.3 - 2.9 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 yd (1.6 - 2.3 m).

Short skirt: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric, with or without nap: 3 1/2 yd (3.2 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric, with nap: 2 1/2 - 3 yd (2.3 - 2.7 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric, without nap: 2 3/8 - 3 yd (2.2 - 2.7 m).

Long skirt: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric, with nap: 4 - 5 yd (3.7 - 4.6 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric, without nap: 3 7/8 yd (3.5 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric, with nap: 3 1/4 yd (3 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric, without nap: 1 7/8 - 3 3/4 yd (1.7 - 3.4 m).

Sizing: XS – 3XL (approx. UK 4/6 – 28/30, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 

Shirtwaist: Seven 1/2" (13 mm) buttons; 1 3/4 yd (1.6 m) of 1/4" (6 mm) wide ribbon for waist tie; 1/8 yd (11.5 cm) of lightweight non-woven interfacing for collar (optional).

Skirt: One 1/2" (13 mm) button; four snaps; 1/8 yd (11.5 cm) of lightweight non-woven interfacing for waistband (optional).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (82 pages); 36″ wide copy shop pattern (2 sheets); A0 copy shop pattern (5 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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