Skip to product information
  • Woman in a dress
  • Women wearing high end gowns.
1 of 2

Regular price
£19.99 GBP
Regular price
£21.99 GBP
Sale price
£19.99 GBP
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Bust
Media

Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service

  • We know you’ll love this sewing pattern as much as we do. If you aren't satisfied with the paper pattern version you have 30-days from receipt to return it. Please see our refund policy for more details;

  • We dispatch 4 times a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday. For more details see our Shipping Policy. Please be aware customs processing may affect delivery estimates and are outside of our control.

  • Our international shipping is at a reduced rate, and is based on weight - so multiple pattern orders are cost effective. If you would like to discuss the shipping cost, please contact us.

  • You can contact us about your pattern at any time by emailing us; vintagepatternssewbeeit@gmail.com and we promise to respond within 24 hours.

      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        Elegant 50s Gown Pattern

        This elegant Vogue design for a (wedding) gown or evening dress features a pleated front skirt section is cut in one with bodice extension bands. Flared skirt side fronts and back join the elongated bodice. Front extension bands continue above the wide, low neckline. Three quarter length push up sleeves or short sleeves

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.

        Size Guide

        Bust: 32” (81cm)
        Waist: 26.5” (67cm)
        Hips: 35” (89cm)
        Back Length to Waistline: 16.25”/41cm Sleeve Length: 17”/43cm

        Sewing Notions

        Thread, matching ribbon seam binding, zipper.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        YARDAGE
        No allowance for matching plaid or stripes.
        VIEW A
        39” Without Nap|, 5 ½ yds.
        54” Without Nap|, 3 5/8 yds.
        VIEW B
        35” Without Nap|, 6 yds.
        39” Without Nap|, 4 7/8 yds.
        48” Without Nap|, 4 1/8 yds.
        INTERFACING
        35” lawn or taffeta, 3/8 yd.
        12” Dress Placket zipper LENGTH of Dress at centre-back from natural neck-line, 45 ½”
        WIDTH at lower edge of Dress in size 16 is 142” (about 3 7/8 yds.).
        3” Hem allowed
        | Without nap or pile or with a two-way design.

        Recommended Fabrics

        Taffeta, Barathea, Peau de soie, Shantung, Faille, Surah, Crepe, wool crepe, Lightweight woollen, Cotton broadcloth, Pique, Linen. See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        What You Will Receive

        If you select a Paper Pattern, you will receive a true to scale reproduction sewing pattern printed on A0 premium paper, along with instructions, and a full-colour front cover. Your pattern will arrive, in a clear resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.