How To Make A Poodle Skirt

Having worn my share of Poodle Skirts on many a Halloween I can tell you it's not hard to create this fun, 50's icon for your Halloween costume.

Making a Poodle Skirt is a fun and easy project for the whole family! So come on and learn how to make a Poodle Skirt. Not too handy with a sewing machine? That's OK too...Poodle Skirts are easy to find on the internet and won't set you back too much dough.

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Poodle Skirt Patterns

Poodle Skirt Patterns for Adult and Kids

Girl's Fifties Style Poodle Pattern

by Butterick

Butterick Sewing Pattern 4113 for Girl's Fifties Style Poodle / Rock'nRoll Skirt, Sizes 4-5,6-7,8-10,12-14

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My mom always used Butterick Sewing Patterns when I was a kid. They are easy to follow and produce a great finished product.

Child Girl Poodle Skirt - Sizes 7, 8, 10, 12

by Simplicity

Simplicity Sewing Pattern - 7210 - Use to Make - Child Girl Poodle Skirt - Sizes 7, 8, 10, 12

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This Simplicity Sewing Pattern is really cute for a kids poodle skirt. Fun and easy to make!

Girls Skirts Poodle Circle Size 10 - 12 - 14

by Simplicity

Simplicity 7878 Sewing Pattern Girls Skirts Poodle Circle Size 10 - 12 - 14

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This is a really neat and very simple pattern. Get creative with your fabric and add an applique for a super 1950's Halloween costume.

Girls' Poodle Skirt

by McCall's

McCall's Sewing Pattern 7253 Girls' Poodle Skirt, (Size 7/8, 10/12, 14)

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This cute pattern will make creating a 50's Poodle Skirt a breeze!

Girls Poodle Skirt Top Jacket Vest Size 3 - 8

by Simplicity

Simplicity 7401 Sewing Pattern Girls Poodle Skirt Top Jacket Vest Size 3 - 8

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This top jacket vest is the perfect compliment to your poodle skirt and great for those chilly Halloween nights.

Supplies for Making a Poodle Skirt

Sewing Machine

Brother XL2600I Sew Advance Sew Affordable 25-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine

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Tape Measure

Dritz Fiberglass Tape Measure 120" Yellow 840

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Scissors

Wiss 28N Industrial Shears / Scissors

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How to Make a Poodle Skirt

How to Make a Poodle Skirt
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Get A Free Poodle Applique Pattern

Free Dog Patterns - Poodle Skirt Pattern
Free dog patterns to use as applique patterns, quilt patterns or clipart. Also a poodle skirt pattern.

Poodle Skirt Patterns on eBay

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1950's At the Hop Poodle Skirt Pattern

1950's At the Hop Poodle Skirt Pattern

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Check out AnniePoodleSkirts.com.

"AnniePoodleSkirts.com" has got one of the best selections of 1950's outfits that I've ever seen.

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Poodle Skirt Child Costume

Fifties Hop 6-8

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Adult Poodle Skirt

Adult Poodle Skirt

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Poodle Skirts on eBay

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Don't forget the Saddle Shoes!

Or the Bobby Socks

Guestbook

  • Blonde_Blythe May 8, 2012 @ 12:43 am | delete
    I love poodle skirts! Makes me think of the TV series, "Happy Days."
  • SRitchieable Apr 28, 2012 @ 8:07 pm | delete
    I love your lens - I've featured it on mine: http://www.squidoo.com/reese-whopper-cupcake-recipes. Thanks for sharing!
  • janicemiller Apr 26, 2012 @ 1:10 pm | delete
    I miss the fifties... too bad you don't see a lot of people wearing poodle skirts anymore...
  • inspirationz Apr 22, 2012 @ 5:46 pm | delete
    50s fashion rocks! I wish more people would wear poodle skirts these days!
  • Neysha Apr 17, 2012 @ 12:53 pm | delete
    COOL lens ;)
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50's Hop with Poodle Skirt Costume: Girl's Size 10-12

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