Walking Skirt, Folkwear Patterns From Times Past 209

Walking Skirt, Folkwear Patterns From Times Past 209. Folkwear, San Rafael, CA, 1982. Misses Size: 6 to 16 (B30-1/2 to 38, W23 to 30, H32-1/2 to 40). Patterns like new. Envelope in very good condition. 6 pattern pieces. The alluring frailty of the Victorian lady carried over into the early 1900s, but as women entered new activities such as sports and office work, they needed a more casual and practical wardrobe. The combination of skirt and shirtwaist (blouse) was born to meet the American woman's changing needs. This Walking Skirt, fitted in front, flares from a narrow waistband to street- or full-length. Made of linen and decorated with cut-work embroidery. The skirt is finished at center back with tiny gathers framing a buttoned placket closing. Subtle detailing adds to the curve of the hips and hints at the voluptuous S-silhouette entering the turn-of-the-century women's fashions. Description text copyright 2012 www.comfortkraft.com. Item ID 64142.