RC946 - 1870s - 1890s Late Victorian Skirt-for-All Pattern by Reconstructing History. One Pattern for all your late Victorian skirt needs! This skirt pattern works well for bustled, natural form, as an underskirt, overskirt, or petticoat. This pattern does it all! You need this late Victorian skirt-for-all pattern based on an original pattern from the 1870s. This pattern will make a skirt that fits waists 20" through 40", hips 30" through 50" with instructions to alter for larger sizes. Use this skirt for your period accurate Victorian or Post-Civil War Era skirt or a lovely Steampunk skirt. This pattern is for the skirt (pictured in the green or pink on the cover art of the pattern). This pattern does not include tops or draperies. Complementary patterns for the bodice and drapery overskirt are sold separately; RC943 is the dark green bodice pattern shown with the skirt on the cover art. The RC961 is the drapery skirt pattern shown as the over-gown on the cover art. All sizes are included in one pattern. Detailed instructions, period tailoring directions, embellishment suggestions, and historical notes are also included. Suggested Fabrics: worsted wool, heavy linen, heavy cotton twill, or other bottom weights. Notions: thread, buttons, snaps or hooks and eyes for front closure. Yardage Requirements: 4 yards of 60" wide, 5.5 yards of 45", more if napped.