This classic 1950s silhouette has timeless appeal. The trapeze jacket's wide lapels are stitched down to form pockets. The pencil-slim skirt provides a nice contrast to the jacket's fullness. Suggested fabrics: Medium-weight suiting fabrics with body such as wool, silk, knits, linen, or blends. Make Jacket lapels and cuffs from contrasting fabric. Notions: Jacket - Thread; one pair 1/2"/13mm thick shoulder pads for set-in sleeves; 5yds/4.5m hem tape. Skirt - Thread; 11/4yds/1.15m waistband interfacing; one 7"/18cm long zipper; 11/2yds/1.4m hem tape. Patterns for jacket and skirt, sizes: Misses XS to XL