I’m always on the look out for skirt patterns that call for woven fabric, have a waistband, and go past a 46 inch hip. Peppermint Magazine came through with a FREE pattern. The best.
Here is my version of the Peppermint Magazine Vintage-Style Skirt.
The pattern was designed by In the Folds and came out in 2017. It features pleats in the center front and back, a curved waistband, and pockets.
It’s not the most size inclusive pattern ever, but it pretty generous for a vintage-inspired pattern, A-K waist/hip 24/33 inches- 45.5/54.5 inches. I made a size F for the waist and blended to a size G for the hip. This is in line with my general body type. My waist is 33.5 and hip is 46. I nearly always have to go up 1-2 sizes for my hips. Aside from blending sizes, I made no other adjustments.
My version is in a linen/cotton blend and I’m not totally sure it was the right fabric. It should have been fine, but the linen and pleats didn’t play very nice. I’m not totally sure if it was my fabric choice or the pattern, but as you can see the back zipper is weird. The pleats came really close. Because of the unusual fabric color I had to do a lapped zipper and that might have messed with the back too much.
My favorite thing about the pattern is the opportunity to use fun fabrics in hidden ways. I used the scraps of my plaid to line the pocket and make the hem facing. I love hem facings!!! Harder to alter the length of skirts, but since I’m average height, I’m lucky that the hem worked as drafted.
Not sure if I’ll make it again though. I love this ensemble, but I’m not a huge fan of curved waist bands. It is also puffy over my butt, and its not a look I favor. Otherwise this was a great pattern and worked out well!
Size Range (1-5): 4 – pretty great, but room to improve.
Instructions (1-5): 4 – overall clear, if brief
Construction Process (1-5): 4, some funny business around the zipper
Final Fit (1-5): 4, over all fits as expected
Overall Rating (1-5) + Explanation: 4!!! Totally worth trying if you like the style and it is FREE!
This skirt looks terrific on you; I hope you’ll reconsider your thought of not making it again.