The extant Kilbirnie SKirt is in very poor condition, but features a classic shape for the mid-1910s, with just enough design differences to make it interesting, and construction techniques that are absolutely typical of the era. This made it the perfect candidate for a pattern.
The Kilbirnie Skirt pattern testers outdid themselves with beautiful fabrics, fun photos, and gorgeous details! Check out their makes!
When I first started Scroop Patterns I just turned whatever garment I was researching and making to fill a gap in my own daily wardrobe or costuming wardrobe into a pattern. The Rilla Corset happened because there were no mid-1910s corset patterns available in PDF form at the time – and I needed one for my Fortnight in 1916 living history research project. The Fantail Skirt also happened because I needed simple Edwardian daywear. There was nothing available in New Zealand pattern-wise, and I got carried away researching. Patterns like the Te Aro Dress & Top and Otari Hoodie came about because I just really wanted to wear them. The Robin Dress happened because I wanted it for my mother. My current objective as a patternmaker is to build families for all my patterns, so that you can make a complete outfit from Scroop Patterns. (well, complete-ish. I’m not going to make a pattern if another maker has a good similar pattern in the same size range. I like my sewing collaborative rather than competitive!) …
