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SKIRT
sa   CULOTTE
sa   KILT
sa   SARONG
sa   SKIRT -- CROCHETED
sa   SKIRT -- KNITTED
sa   SKIRT -- WOVEN
sa   SKIRT DECORATION & TRIM
xx   CLOTHING

Blanket skirt is made from a stadium blanket measuring 54"x72".
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Nov 1972 (v.50#11) pg. 63

How to make a gathered, three-tiered Folk Art skirt.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Dec 1975 (v.53#12) pg. 70, 104

Ankle-length patchwork skirt is sewn in ruffled tiers from 374 squares (4"x4"). Ribbon bows are tacked all over the skirt.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Dec 1980 (v.58#12) pg. 77, 132

Childrens playclothes made from colorful bandannas.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Apr 1983 (v.61#4) pg. 97, 155

Heart-within-a-square quilt-block projects. The color shift in the bicolor block is made on the diagonal. (1) 14" square pillow. (2) Window valance and curtains. (3) Table runner. (4) Picture frame. (5) Gathered skirt. (6) Child's jumper.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Feb 1988 (v.66#2) pg. 25

How to make a skirt from a pair of jeans.
COUNTRYSIDE & SMALL STOCK JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1992 (v.76#6) pg. 48

Necktie skirt is made by sewing 30 men's silk neckties together.
CRAFTS Jan 1996 (v.19#1) pg. 24

Swedish huck weaving. Instructions for making a little girl's skirt and poncho from huck fabric and for working the design with cotton floss.
CREATIVE CRAFTS #73 Feb 1980 (v.7#1) pg. 28

How to make a little girl's skirt and poncho from sueded split cowhide.
CREATIVE CRAFTS #77 Oct 1980 (v.7#5) pg. 31

How to make a skirt and jacket using sewing scraps made into a patchwork.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS May 1975 (v.5#7) pg. 62

How to make a long skirt and trim a purchased blouse with an assortment of ribbons, braid and rickrack to make a festive holiday hostess set.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Dec 1975-Jan 1976 (v.6#3) pg. 57

How to make a matching skirt, appliqued T-shirt and scarf.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Sep 1976 (v.6#10) pg. 20

How to create denim clothing with a folkloric look. Patterns and instructions are included for a calico patchwork vest, a blue jean skirt with calico panels, a calico scarf, and a denim skirt with crochet motifs.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Mar 1977 (v.8#2) pg. 71

Patchwork "Album" skirt. Appliqued and embroidered squares reflect the wearer's interests.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Oct 1978 (v.9#8) pg. 67

How to make four mini-wardrobes for a woman from one pattern (Vogue 9887) and the special instructions furnished in this article. Pattern includes a blazer, skirt, blouse and culottes. Instructions for a pleated silk skirt and knitted mohair vest with pockets given in article.
FAMILY CIRCLE Jan 9 1978 (v.91#1) pg. 92, 122

Five party dresses to sew from diagrams and instructions in this article. (1) Sequin stretch top with long plaid taffeta skirt. (2) Scarf dress. (3) Skirt made from a lace tablecloth. (4) One-shoulder dress. (5) Stretch velour tube dress with rhinestone straps.
FAMILY CIRCLE Jan 9 1979 (v.92#1) pg. 62, 114

Make a dirndl skirt with an Hawiian breadfruit applique.
FAMILY CIRCLE Jun 5 1979 (v.92#8) pg. 111, 148

Honeymoon blouse and floor-length skirt with a sash.
FAMILY CIRCLE Jun 26 1979 (v.92#9) pg. 75, 151

How to make a gathered evening skirt.
FAMILY CIRCLE Nov 1 1979 (v.92#15) pg. 90, 126

Harlequin patchwork skirt and blouse to sew.
FAMILY CIRCLE May 13 1980 (v.93#7) pg. 95, 121

How to make a knife-pleated skirt and a sunburst pattern pleated skirt.
FAMILY CIRCLE May 13 1980 (v.93#7) pg. 96, 122

Gathered moire floor-length skirt.
FAMILY CIRCLE Nov 1 1980 (v.93#15) pg. 68, 130

Twenty styles of skirts to sew. Eleven can be made without commercial patterns.
FAMILY CIRCLE Nov 18 1980 (v.93#16) pg. 118, 130

Hostess outfit consists of a wrap skirt and a jabot made from plaid fabric.
FAMILY CIRCLE Nov 3 1981 (v.94#15) pg. 93, 132

Tops and skirts sew up quickly. 1. Satiny black & bronze stripped skirt. 2. Jazzy metallic checkerboard skirt. 3. Graphicically gorgeous skirt. 4. Silk tunic. 5. Feather brocade dress. 6. Leopard-print gown.
FAMILY CIRCLE Jan 3 1984 (v.97#1) pg. 30

Evening kilt for a woman doesn't require a pattern. 60"-wide wool is pleated onto a waistband. Est. cost: $18.
FAMILY CIRCLE Oct 23 1984 (v.97#15) pg. 110, 172

Two floor-length women's skirts. (1) Pleated skirt made from parachute cloth. Est. cost: $24. (2) Moire skirt topped with a ruffle to wear on or off the shoulder. Est. cost: $22.
FAMILY CIRCLE Oct 23 1984 (v.97#15) pg. 111, 173

Sew skirts and pants from fabric rectangles. Instructions and patterns for (1) Basic dirndl skirt, (2) Flounced dirndl skirt, (3) Pleated dirndl skirt, (4) 5-minute skirt from prepleated, tiered fabric, (5) Tucked dirndl skirt, (6) Apron-panel dirndl skirt, and (7) 2-in-1 skirt with drawstring waist.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Apr 1978 (v.186#4) pg. 164, 206

How to make a drawstring skirt from 45" scarf print fabric.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Jun 1978 (v.186#6) pg. 118, 200

How to make a white eyelet overskirt.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Jun 1978 (v.186#6) pg. 119, 200

No-sew wrap-and-go fashion. From a beach cover-up to a party dress, the perennial "pareo" does it all with just two yards of fabric or a giant scarf.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Jul 1982 (v.195#1) pg. 126, 211

Seminole patchwork, narrow pieced strips in geometric designs. Instructions for using the patchwork to make a quilt, a blouse, tote bags with basket bottoms, a woman's jacket, a ruffled hat, an apron, and a dirndl skirt.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING NEEDLECRAFT Spring-Summer 1979 pg. 70, 130

Easy-to-make cotton skirt has continuous tucks that are sewn flat in a graduated manner around the hipline. Front is open, except for three buttons at the top.
HANDMADE Jul-Sep 1981 (v.1#2) pg. 28, 38

Suede prairie skirt and cotton underskirt with lace trim.
HANDMADE Spring 1982 (v.2#1) pg. 29, 51

Quilted silk skirt designed for outdoor wear.
HANDMADE Fall 1982 (v.2#3) pg. 43, 60

Patchwork skirt based on the Amish "Sunshine and Shadow" quilt design.
HANDMADE Fall 1982 (v.2#3) pg. 46, 61

Sew a dainty turn-of-the-century white camisole top, a floral print camisole and a matching summer skirt. All feature lace trim.
HANDMADE #9 Summer 1983 (v.3#2) pg. 29, 63
Correction HANDMADE #10 Sep-Oct 1983 (v.3#3) pg. 147

Denim skirt complemented by bands of subtle stonewashed colors.
HANDMADE #10 Sep-Oct 1983 (v.3#3) pg. 41, 54
Correction HANDMADE #11 Nov-Dec 1983 (v.3#4) pg. 141

Woman's short sleeve pullover sweater is decorated with a "necklace" of beads. Optional pleated sleeve extensions and a matching striped silk skirt complete the outfit.
HANDMADE #11 Nov-Dec 1983 (v.3#4) pg. 111, 90, 91

Matching skirt and ruffle-collar blouse with smocked yoke, smocked waistband, and 3/4 elasticed sleeves.
HANDMADE #13 Mar-Apr 1984 pg. 32, 51

Wrap skirt. Can be worn over a bathing suit. Made from silk, it includes a handpainted tulip design.
HANDMADE #15 Jul-Aug 1984 pg. 38, 50

Woman's extra-long straight skirt for formal wear. There is a deep side split and a kick pleat in the back.
HANDMADE #16 Sep-Oct 1984 pg. 92, 59

One-size-fits-all skirt, vest and blouse (that can be lengthened to become a shirtdress). Patterns for vest and blouse are furnished, as are instructions for the patternless, gathered skirt.
HANDMADE 2/1986 pg. 14, 24

How to sew a tiered skirt and cutwork underskirt using a Vogue pattern and the special instructions furnished in this article.
LADIES HOME JOURNAL NEEDLE & CRAFT Fall-Winter 1978 (v.9#1) pg. 95, 119

Skirt with hip smocking in a honeycomb stitch.
LADIES HOME JOURNAL NEEDLE & CRAFT Spring-Summer 1979 (v.9#2) pg. 62, 103

Floor-length skirt and matching poncho sewn from small blankets (car robes).
LADIES HOME JOURNAL NEEDLE & CRAFT Fall-Winter 1979 (v.10#1) pg. 96, 122

Machine sewing garment leather. A no-pattern skirt.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1996 (v.6#1) pg. 12

Fashion skirt in leather is designed from women's Spanish-style riding chaps.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1997 (v.7#6) pg. 10, Insert

Machine sewing garment leather. Part 2. Skirt.
LEATHER CRAFTERS JOURNAL May-Jun 1991 (v.1#3) pg. 44

How to fix three problems in skirts. (1) Hiking up in front. (2) Sagging in back. (3) Poor waistline fit.
MACHINE KNITTERS SOURCE #37 Jul-Aug 1990 (v.7) pg. 92

Circular felt skirts to make for little girls.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Jul-Aug 1981 (v.26#4) pg. 94, 152

Dirndl-style skirt, envelope-style clutch bag and belt are sewn from "Facile" swede fabric. Purse and skirt are appliqued with tendrils, leaves and multi-petaled blossoms.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Apr 1987 (v.32#2) pg. 64, 84, 85

Dirndl skirt has a front panel of pinwheel patchwork.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Aug 1987 (v.32#4) pg. 56, 80

A skirt and jacket to make from old neckties.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #62 Mar-Apr 1980 pg. 24

A summer cover-up for people who hate to sew. Polynesian skirts are simply a few yards of cloth wrapped around the body as shown here.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #75 May-Jun 1982 pg. 132

Lace sampler skirt features a front panel trimmed with scraps of lace.
NEEDLE & CRAFT Jun 1989 (v.12#3) pg. 22, 33

Batik for rayon challis to create soft, drapable fabric. Includes instructions for batik and complete patterns for blouson top with capped sleeves and shoulder pleats and a matching skirt.
NEEDLE & THREAD May-Jun 1981 (v.1#2) pg. 11

Little girl's huck-woven skirt with suspenders.
NEEDLE & THREAD May-Jun 1981 (v.1#2) pg. 40

Patch-pocket wrap-around skirt in street or evening length.
NEEDLE & THREAD Jul-Aug 1981 (v.1#3) pg. 10

Woman's angle wrap skirt requires no zipper or handwork. Made from 36" wide cotton.
NEEDLE & THREAD May-Jun 1983 (v.3#3) pg. 14, 44

Circular patchwork skirts.
NEEDLE & THREAD Jul-Aug 1983 (v.3#4) pg. 14, 43

Sew a woman's trapunto skirt and long-sleeve pin-tucked blouse.
NEEDLE & THREAD Mar-Apr 1984 (v.4#2) pg. 10, 22, 42

Sew a woman's long-sleeve suede tunic and skirt with tri-color appliqued silk flowers and matching belt.
NEEDLE & THREAD Jan-Feb 1985 (v.5#1) pg. 11, 21, 34

Sew a woman's suede vest and skirt with folk-art heart, flower and animal appliques.
NEEDLE & THREAD Jan-Feb 1985 (v.5#1) pg. 13, 22, 42

Make a woman's skirt and blouse with a stenciled, machine satin stitched flower design.
NEEDLE & THREAD Mar-Apr 1985 (v.5#2) pg. 11, 21, 35

Sew a woman's "cookie cutter" dirndl skirt with machine appliqued animals, prairie points, and a border of buttons.
NEEDLE & THREAD May-Jun 1985 (v.5#3) pg. 16, 21, 44

Sew a woman's "shoo-fly" patchwork skirt in prints and solids.
NEEDLE & THREAD May-Jun 1985 (v.5#3) pg. 16, 35, 45

Plaid skirt and matching neckscarf. Includes instructions for trimming the front opening of a cardigan sweater in matching fabric.
NEEDLE & THREAD Jan-Feb 1986 (v.6#1) pg. 12, 42

Paisley skirt and matching fringed shawl.
NEEDLE & THREAD Jan-Feb 1986 (v.6#1) pg. 12, 41

Seminole skirts for girls in two patchwork designs.
NEEDLE & THREAD May-Jun 1986 (v.6#3) pg. 15, 43

Needlework of Mexico. Black embroidered skirt in the style produced in Chiapas.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY May-Jun 1979 (v.2#3) pg. 19, 52

Applique wrap skirts to sew. Applique patterns for apples, flowers and a house are included.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY Jul-Aug 1979 (v.2#4) pg. 20

Handkerchief blouse and skirt.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY May-Jun 1980 (v.3#3) pg. 15, 48

Simple skirt and blouse with batik designs of trees and waves.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY Sep-Oct 1980 (v.3#5) pg. 21, 54

Three styles of Polynesian pareus to make.
SUNSET Feb 1981 (v.166#2) pg. P17

Making swirly skirts with gathers, gores, tiers and circles. Includes instructions for making the patterns and for controlling or removing sag in the fabric.
THREADS #10 Apr-May 1987 pg. 35

How to put a perfect pleat or vent into a straight skirt. Also explains how to apply a lap zipper above a vent or pleat.
THREADS #30 Aug-Sep 1990 pg. 43

A look at the work of fashion designer Bonnie Cashin. Gridded pattern and sewing instructions for a Noh coat designed by Cashin. Also a gridded diagram for a parabola skirt and cape with storm hood. Accompanying article describes how to bind fabric with real or synthetic leather.
THREADS #31 Oct-Nov 1990 pg. 32

Tip shows how to make a skirt from six dish towels.
THREADS #38 Dec 1991-Jan 1992 pg. 18

Figure-flattering skirts. How to select the right pleats and hemlines to complement your proportions.
THREADS #41 Jun-Jul 1992 pg. 35

A technique for repairing a torn or stressed top of a skirt vent or kick pleat.
THREADS #42 Aug-Sep 1992 pg. 26

How to drape a fitted skirt. A patternmaking process that uses checked gingham draped directly on the body to create a basic pattern.
THREADS #42 Aug-Sep 1992 pg. 64

Shaping with pleats. How to make a skirt that fits without using a pattern. Advice on types of pleats, fabric considerations, having fabric pleated by a commercial pleater, drafting a pattern and skirt construction for an all-around, knife-pleated skirt.
THREADS #43 Oct-Nov 1992 pg. 37

A do-it-yourself Chanel-style skirt. How to turn a commercial pattern into a classic garment. Techniques for (1) quilting outer fabric and lining, (2) shaping with darts after eliminating side seams, (3) waistline finishing strategies and (4) hand-inserting a zipper.
THREADS #44 Dec 1992-Jan 1993 pg. 62

How to take up the waist of a skirt or pants to solve a number of fitting problems.
THREADS #53 Jun-Jul 1994 pg. 67

A method for attaching the lining and waistband all at once to a skirt.
THREADS #55 Oct-Nov 1994 pg. 14

Two alterations for a skirt pattern. (1) Adding width at the sides. (2) Shortening it through the hip area for a short torso.
THREADS #56 Dec 1994-Jan 1995 pg. 26

Borrowing from Calvin Klein. Fine ready-to-wear details that enhance the garments you sew. (1) Double-welt pockets with extended pocket bags that hang smoothly. (2) Free hanging lining with darts to reduce bulk.
THREADS #56 Dec 1994-Jan 1995 pg. 44

Basic ten-gore skirt. Includes instructions for fine-tuning fit for swayback or full stomach. Also shows how to make an easy pull-on waistband.
THREADS #60 Aug-Sep 1995 pg. 35

Easy pleated skirts are made using a Perfect Pleater and no pattern.
THREADS #64 Apr-May 1996 pg. 40
Added Info THREADS #66 Aug-Sep 1996 pg. 12

Advice on what to do to prevent hems on denim skirts from turning up after washing.
THREADS #65 Jun-Jul 1996 pg. 10
Added Info THREADS #68 Dec 1996-Jan 1997 pg. 10

Getting better on the bias. A skirt to flatter the figure and improve your technique for handling patterns cut on the bias.
THREADS #67 Oct-Nov 1996 pg. 43

How to make a circular skirt with no side seams and without using a pattern.
THREADS #68 Dec 1996-Jan 1997 pg. 10

Draft a slim skirt that fits. How to draw up your own skirt pattern.
THREADS #69 Feb-Mar 1997 pg. 42
Added Info THREADS #71 Jun-Jul 1997 pg. 10

Room to move. How to create walking ease for a slim skirt by changing the placement of its back vent or by adding a pleated panel or a godet.
THREADS #72 Aug-Sep 1997 pg. 34
Added Info THREADS #74 Dec 1997-Jan 1998 pg. 8

How to adjust a straight skirt pattern for a small-waisted figure with large thighs.
THREADS #74 Dec 1997-Jan 1998 pg. 20

How to make a simple summer skirt from silk chiffons.
THREADS #77 Jun-Jul 1998 pg. 84

Perfect pleats for every body. How to use a paper template to create softly pleated skirts. How to customize pleats to flatter any figure.
THREADS #81 Feb-Mar 1999 pg. 48

How to adapt a basic straight-skirt pattern to create four designer skirts with distinctive details. (1) Yves St.Laurent pleated-front overlap. (2) Vivienne Westwood extended back vent/pleat. (3) Costume National shallow side pockets. (4) Rifat Ozbek shaped hem.
THREADS #84 Aug-Sep 1999 pg. 52

One-seam linings for straight skirts.
THREADS #84 Aug-Sep 1999 pg. 58

How to fit a skirt or pants to a high-hipped or sway backed figure.
THREADS #85 Oct-Nov 1999 pg. 24

Six gauzy seperates to sew. Patterns for tie-top skirt, peasant blouse, tunic dress, pull-on pants, camisole top, and long gathered skirt.
WOMAN'S DAY Mar 1 1978 (v.41#7) pg. 102, 121

Clothing to sew from rectangles of fabric. Pleated border-print skirts in three lengths.
WOMAN'S DAY Apr 24 1978 (v.41#9) pg. 126, 242

How to make and tie a pareu, a Polynesian wrap-around skirt.
WOMAN'S DAY May 19 1978 (v.41#10) pg. 124, 220

How to make a woman's skirt and vest from men's old suits.
WOMAN'S DAY Apr 3 1979 (v.42#8) pg. 48, 86

A two-circle double skirt to sew. Has an elasticized waist and red piping at the hems.
WOMAN'S DAY Jul 17 1979 (v.42#12) pg. 97, 13

Ruffle-collared blouse with drawstring sleeves and a circle skirt with elastic waist. Sew from diagrams.
WOMAN'S DAY Jul 17 1979 (v.42#12) pg. 98, 126

Mixable half skirts. Gathered underskirt and mixable top skirts.
WOMAN'S DAY Apr 1 1980 (v.43#8) pg. 6, 148

Wraparound felt skirt.
WOMAN'S DAY Nov 4 1980 (v.44#2) pg. 92, 153

Little girl's ballerina skirt, top, and floral tiara.
WOMAN'S DAY Nov 4 1980 (v.44#2) pg. 93, 162

Non-stop separates. No-pattern sewing uses simple rectangles in different fabrics to make (1) Side-wrap skirt, (2) Tie-top skirt, and (3) Pleat-shouldered blouse.
WOMAN'S DAY May 19 1981 (v.44#10) pg. 86

Halter, bikini and skirt made from bandannas (neckerchiefs).
WOMAN'S DAY Jul 14 1981 (v.44#12) pg. 97, 133

Sew-easy gauze twosome. Drop-shoulder ruffled top plus yoked and gathered skirt.
WOMAN'S DAY Jul 14 1981 (v.44#12) pg. 99, 135

Sew-easy mini outfit features gauze t-top and jungle-print wrap skirt.
WOMAN'S DAY Jul 14 1981 (v.44#12) pg. 99, 134

Party skirts: Three-tier lame and double-circle satin. No pattern required.
WOMAN'S DAY Nov 3 1981 (v.45#2) pg. 82, 148

Frothy blouse and drop-waist skirt are made from lace tablecloths.
WOMAN'S DAY Jul 13 1982 (v.45#12) pg. 74, 149

Prairie skirt has peekaboo lace ruffle and calico appliqued cummerbund.
WOMAN'S DAY Jul 13 1982 (v.45#12) pg. 77, 152

Country clothes to sew. Includes dress/blouse, wrap skirt, tabard, skirt/petticoat.
WOMAN'S DAY Sep 1 1982 (v.45#14) pg. 72, 106

How to sew imitation leather/suede fabrics. Includes instructions for: (1) Shoulder-bag tot. (2) Woman's top, featuring big sleeves and drop shoulders. (3) Skirt with three tiers and elastic at waist. Machine washable. Est. cost: $15 each.
WOMAN'S DAY Sep 14 1982 (v.45#15) pg. 53, 120

Jiffy jerseys. Large pieces of fabric and straignt seams speed up sewing a (1) batwing dress, (2) kimono coat or jacket, and (3) pull-on skirt.
WOMAN'S DAY Nov 16 1982 (v.46#3) pg. 100, 145

How to make an overskirt (handkerchief skirt).
WOMAN'S DAY Oct 2 1984 (v.48#1) pg. 24

Sew seven after-five oversized separates made from satin-back crepe. The seven pieces include: a kimono jacket, blouse, pants, skirt, tunic, oblong sash and a triangular scarf.
WOMAN'S DAY Dec 11 1984 (v.48#4) pg. 122, 220

How to alter skirts for a better fit.
WORKBASKET Apr 1980 (v.45#6) pg. 23