This is a sewing pattern for an ankle length skirt, as worn about 1900 riding a bicycle.

Length of skirt is 34” (87cm).
The skirt has two folds on the side back portion of the waistband. A deep box pleat at the center back provides for width needed sitting on a bicycle saddle. The skirt can be worn with or without a corset.
The waistband is divided in two parts, the skirt will be closed at the left side with buttons, on the right side there is a hidden pocket underneath the button tab.
The hem is worked with a hem facing from fashion fabric.
All visible seams on the hem, waistband and appliques are topstitched from the right side with a thicker thread in matching colour.

A seam allowance of 5/8” (1,5cm) is included, except differing instructions directly on the sewing pattern.

Also suitable for steampunk costumes.
Please scroll down for yardage and pattern information.

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It is a multi-size pattern, you can choose between sizes US 8-18 (EU 34-44) and US 20-30 (EU 46-56).
The pattern comes with detailed and illustrated sewing instructions in English and German.
This is a paper pattern, printed on solid, white paper (60-80g/m2).

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Suitable fabrics: sturdy fabrics from wool or cotton, like tweed or twill.

Yardage:

US 8-18 (EU 34-44):
3.3 yd. 55“ wide / 300cm with a width of 140cm
10 buttons ø 1“ / 2,5cm, hooks and eyes

US 20-30 (EU 46-56):
4 yd. 55“ wide / 360cm with a width of 140cm
10 buttons ø 1“ / 2,5cm, hooks and eyes