Do you remember these? I pulled this old pattern out as I need to make my younger granddaughter a poodle skirt for cotillion and I realized this pattern is way to small. I made one for me ages ago as we went to a 50's party and I made 2 for each granddaughter several yrs ago. I hope this pattern is still in one of the books as I don't like cutting patterns. I think my daughter wants it in pink felt and I have no problem with that as felt is so easy to work with. Off to Joann's at first chance. I will take on any suggestions or ideas. Thanks. Kay

I remember wearing one of these, Mine was pink and my sister's was yellow . They were all the rage in the late '50s. My mother made ours. I loved mine. Thanks for the memories.

Those circular patterns are easy to adapt. For a bigger size take a bit of the top of the skirt and the waist gets wider.
I made a lot of these in the 50s, only problem was cycling to school on a windy day, you had to fight to keep it down.

Try this site. I think it is just what you need.

Thank you for the suggestions and comments. I especially like the chain with a class ring on it. My class ring was stolen during a move once . Maybe my son-in-law will still have his. Kay

I've got that same pattern around here somewhere Kay. Made me an outfit for one of the Nursing Conventions I went to way back. They had a 50s night. Ron went as a greaser, black jeans,shirt, even cigarette pack rolled up in his tee shirt sleeve. I had a chain around my neck with a Sr. Ring on it. Those were the days of fun and sock hops..

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by katydid 15 Jul 2015

Great idea with the ring on a chain. I will pass that on. Kay

I love the old patterns. One of my regrets is I had to give away all of my patterns because of weight and space when we were moving around so much. Oh well, they wouldn't fit me now anyway.

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by katydid 15 Jul 2015

Mine don't fit either. I have learned not to get rid of baby and children as they are quite usable again. Kay

Memories!!!

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by katydid 15 Jul 2015

50 's were great!

Sew Terrific has an applique poodle if you need one. It's in the archive of free designs.

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by katydid 15 Jul 2015

I must take a look. Thanks. Kay

Can't wait to see the skirt! olds/Maureen

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by katydid 15 Jul 2015

I will post but probably have a heard time getting the granddaughter to model it.

Wow - really brings back old memories!

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by katydid 15 Jul 2015

I did so love the music!

Try to google 50's skirt or circular skirt patterns there should be a tutorial out there somewhere to show you how to draft or enlarge a pattern yourself. It's not that hard to do.. Have fun..

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by katydid 15 Jul 2015

I think I could do it but the curved waist left me wondering. Kay

I had this pattern when Amy was in high school and i made it in the pink with the poodle. Everyone loved it! Love Chris

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by katydid 15 Jul 2015

I had one from the 50's when we were all wearing them. Mine was aqua felt with a gray poodle made out of real fur. my Mother made the poodle out of a fur collar that she had on a coat or suit, It was lamb I think. Kay

by pennifold 16 Jul 2015

Ooh! You would have been the belle of the ball in that skirt Kay, love Chris