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McCall's M8231 | Repro 1890s Black Wool Skirt
McCall's M8231 | Repro 1890s Black Wool Skirt
McCall's M8231 | Repro 1890s Black Wool Skirt
McCall's M8231 | Repro 1890s Black Wool Skirt

Black tropical weight wool walking skirt with cotton poly lining has back in seam pockets.

Modifications
  • 31.5" waist Size 18 hips estimated because pattern only went up to size 12
  • Shortened skirt hem 3”-5"  and  then shortened some more, mostly more in the back
  • Shortened back to eliminate train
  • Added hidden pockets to side-back seams
  • Added 8" horsehair blend fabric facing to poly/cotton lining.  Bagged hem, set darts in lining and fashion fabric together.
  • 2 hook and eyes at top waist and put placket on center back. Snaps on placket.