1890s Ladies Full Circular Skirt In Two Lengths - Victorian Era - Reproduction (ca. 1899) Sewing Pattern #E3070 - 22 Inch Waist

1899 Circular Skirt Reproduction Sewing Pattern

This pattern is sized to fit a 22–23 inch waist.

Originally published in 1899, this reproduction sewing pattern features a full circular skirt in either round or sweep length. The design includes a very full back, a front gore, and a straight center front panel. The skirt is finished with a fitted, attached waistband.

Historic photos suggest this was a popular and versatile design, as it was advertised in Delineator Magazine from August through October 1899, shown in various fabrics and hemline details.

Please note: This pattern is for the plain skirt only. No instructions or pieces are provided for the various trim styles featured in the advertisements.

Suggested Materials

• Wool

• Silk

• Linen

• Crepe

• Satin

• Taffeta

• Organdy or Organza

• Cotton

• Voile

• Chiffon

Fabric Required (will need to be pieced):
44-inch wide material, without nap – 7 yards

This 1899 Butterick pattern has been carefully re-digitized into its current format.

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IMPORTANT NOTE

A solid understanding of vintage garment construction is strongly recommended for this pattern.

A personal side note: I’ve found this skirt to be relatively easy to size up, as it consists of only two gores. For an experienced seamstress, this adjustment should be simple. In fact, my sample photos show the skirt resized to fit a 29-inch waist, though they were taken without period-correct undergarments, which would dramatically enhance the silhouette.

Working with Vintage Patterns

The original source materials from which these patterns are replicated contain much less information than those from the 1920s and 1930s.

Patterns and fashion journals from this era presumed that the home seamstress possessed sufficient skill to construct a garment without step-by-step guidance. As a result, patterns:

• Often omit instructions for facings, linings, or trims

• Provide minimal or no directions

• Were designed to be worn with proper period undergarments, including corsets

👉 It is crucial to make a mock-up (toile) from muslin or other test fabric to fit the pattern to your individual shape before cutting your final fabric.

PDF Available

A downloadable PDF version of this pattern is available for purchase here:
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PLEASE KEEP IN MIND

This is an exact copy of the original vintage pattern and may retain any original formatting errors or miscalculations. While I’ve sewn up some of these patterns, I have not tested them all and cannot guarantee their accuracy or perfect fit.

As always, I recommend making a mock-up for fitting before cutting into your final fabric.

NOT YOUR SIZE?

No problem! Here are a few great resources for resizing vintage patterns:

• Grading Your Own Patterns on Patreon

• Resizing Tips from Sensibility.com

CAN YOU MAKE THIS FOR ME?

I absolutely can! I’d love to create this skirt in your size and fabric of choice. Just message me with a custom order request, and we’ll work out the details together.

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