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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        40s Rare French Tea Dress

        1940's fabulous, ultra rare misses pair of pretty tea dress frocks with puffed sleeves. Pretty tea dresses' for floral or plain fabric. Extremely rare, we have been unable to find another on any database.

        VERY IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ! This pattern is French and the instructions are written in French. Although they are basic instructions you may need to use Google Translate however you will have to fill in some gaps so suitable for an experienced dressmaker. Some information within the instructions has been translated.

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

        Size Guide

        Bust: 34"/87cm

        Sewing Notions

        Matching thread, buttons.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Required fabric for 36" (90cm) wide material:
        View 1: 3 yds (2.75 meters)
        Belt: 1/2 yds (0.4 meters)
        View 2: 3 yds (2.75 meters)
        Belt, collar and loops: 7/8 yds (0.75 meters)

        Recommended Fabrics

        Cotton crepe, challis, cotton broadcloth, gingham, chambray, linen, silk crepe, pongee, washable silks, shantung. 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 re-sealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which may include age related wear and tear.