I think the hip width was there for the paper nylon petticoat underneath.

Thank you Jintie.

I was wondering if there was a petticoat under but couldn't see it as feasible as the pictures on the model show as basically skimming the hip area.

Hi All,

I'm planning to make the skirt from Simplicity 8462 which is a style I really like.
Sim 8462

However, I'm wondering if I should use my hip measurement or my waist one for this skirt to determine size to cut out.
Reason I am asking what you all think is that this pattern has a whopping 20 inches of ease in the hip according to the finished garment measurements.

Any advice will be highly appreciated.

Thank you
 Lisa , aka CocoYorkie

Some baby wools are still available as 3ply here in South Africa.... not many though.

Some of the new 4ply yarn is almost as thin as the old 3ply - at least here in RSA it is - try using a fingering or lace weight yarn for the shawl.