Proper Attire Skirt Dress Pattern

Fit to flatter, the Proper Attire Skirt has two wonderfully wearable options to choose from. Option A has a flattering bias-cut yoke that anchors lovely pleats and comfy pockets. Option B boasts plenty of piping, kicky knife pleats, and a sailor-style yoke with buttons ranking it very high on charm.

Finished Garment Dimensions:
(This pattern accommodates size XS through 4XL.) The following details the finished garment dimensions which includes the appropriate ease for the particular garment style)

XS: waist 28", hip 38", length 20 3/4"
S: waist 30", hip 40", length 20 7/8"
M: waist 32", hip 42", length 21"
L: waist 34", hip 44", length 21 1/8"
XL: waist 36", hip 46", length 21 1/4"
2XL:waist 39", hip 49", length 21 3/8"
3XL:waist 42", hip 52", length 21 1/2"
4XL:waist 45", hip 55", length 21 5/8"


Anna Maria Sewing Pattern Size Guide:
(actual body measurements)

XS: bust 32/33”, waist 25/26”, hip 34/35”
S: bust 34/35”, waist 27/28”, hip 36/37”
M: bust 36/37”, waist 29/30”, hip 38/39”
L: bust 38/39”, waist 31/32”, hip 40/41”
XL: bust 40/41”, waist 33/34”, hip 42/43”
2XL: bust 42/43", waist 3/36", hip 45/46"
3XL: bust 45/46", waist 38/39", hip 48/49"
4XL: bust 48/49", waist 41/42", hip 51/52"


FABRIC requirements:
Medium to heavier cotton wovens or cotton velveteens, 44" or 54" width for either option.

Skirt Options A & B:
Outer Skirt Fabric: 1 1/2 yards for sizes XS-L or 1 3/4 yards for sizes XL-4XL
Lining Fabric:Same as for Outer Skirt

For Skirt Option A:
To make yoke from a contrast fabric as shown, an additional 1/2 yard is required.

For Skirt Option B:
To include piping in all seams as shown, an additional 1/4 yard is required.

*Remember to allow additional yardage if you'd like to center or match any fabric print features.