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  • 1950s Pattern, Evening Dress, Cocktail, Wedding Glamour
  • 1950s Pattern, Evening Dress, Cocktail, Wedding Glamour
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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        Rare 50s Scalloped Neck Gown Pattern

        Fabulous Ultra Rare Cocktail/Evening/Wedding Dress. A beautiful and extremely rare dress pattern for a dress with scalloped neckline, ruched sleeves with ties, fitted bodice and full skirt with optional cummerbund, side zip fastening.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern it is also available as a Digital Download here.

        Size Guide

        Vintage Size 12:
        Bust: 30” (76.2cm)
        Waist: 25” (63.5cm)
        Hips (7" below natural waistline): 33” (83.8cm)

        Width across back, 4" below neck 13"
        Finished length from centre of shoulder over the bust to the natural waistline, 16 5/8
        Finished Skirt Side-front Length from natural waistline, no hem, 30"
        Width at lower edge, about 267"


        Vintage Size 16:
        Bust: 34” (86cm)
        Waist: 28” (71cm)
        Hips (7" below natural waistline): 37” (94cm)

        Width across back, 4" below neck 14"
        Finished length from center of shoulder over the bust to the natural waistline, 17" 3/8'
        Finished Skirt Side-front Length from natural waistline, no hem, 31"
        Width at lower edge, about 271"

        Sewing Notions

        3-50 yds. Spools of thread. 10" Dress Placket fastener

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Vintage Size 12
        View 1, Dress with Optional Contrasting Skirt Facing
        35" Material (without nap) 7 3/4 yds.
        39" Material (without nap) 7 yds.
        42" Material (without nap) 6 5/8 yds.
        35" Contrast Material (without nap) 2 3/4 yds.
        39" Contrast Material (without nap) 2 1/2 yds.

        View 1 or 2, 1/4" Elastic 3/8 yds.
        View 2, Dress with Novelty Belt, 45" Material (without nap) 5 3/8 yds.


        Vintage Size 16
        View 1, Dress with Optional Contrasting Skirt Facing
        35" Material (without nap) 7 7/8 yds.
        39" Material (without nap) 7 3/8 yds.
        42" Material (without nap) 7 yds.
        35" Contrast Material (without nap) 2 3/4 yds.
        39" Contrast Material (without nap) 2 1/2 yds.

        View 1 or 2, 1/4" Elastic 3/8 yds.
        View 2, Dress with Novelty Belt, 45" Material (without nap) 5 1/2 yds.

        Recommended Fabrics

        Cotton, Taffeta, Sheer Cotton, Sheer Rayon, Nylon, Faille, Shantung, Surah. 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.