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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        1950s Dreamboat Princess Line Dress 

        An eye-catching exceptionally good looking, 50s Princess Line Dress pattern, which is available in two sizes  and four styles. You can wear the versatile Dreamboat Dress anytime of the day or night. Team with boots, with flats, or killer heels - even add a beret for that extra touch! The pattern has a choice of Skirts: (A) Below-elbow with a sleeved sheath and princess lines have a crossed pleated bodice and a deep back scoop. Style (B) is a sleeveless sheath and (C) is a full-skirted dress with below-elbow sleeves. The final style (D) showcases the sleeveless version of the pattern (C). 

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

        Size Guide

        Bust 34" (86.5cm)
        Waist 26" (66cm)
        Hips 36" (91cm)
        Back length: 30.25" (77cm)

        Bust 36" (91cm)
        Waist 28" (71cm)
        Hips 38" (97cm)
        Back length: 30.5" (77.5cm)

        Sewing Notions

        12" (30.5cm) zipp for back opening; seam binding View A requires about 2.9 yards/2.7 meters; View B, 2.25 yards/2 meters; View C, 4 yards/4 meters

        Please note his pattern is not suitable for stripes or plaid with a diagonal weave.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Size 34" (86cm)
        View A
        35" (89cm) 4 yards (3.7m)
        44" (1.37m) 2.9 yards (2.7m)
        54" (1.37m) 2.4 yards(2.4m)
        View B
        35" (89cm) 3.5 yards (3.2m)
        44" (1.37m) 2.75 yards (2.5m)
        View C
        35" (89cm) 5.75 yards (5.3m)
        44" (1.37m) 4.4 yards (4m)
        View D
        35" (89cm) 4.9 yards (4.5m)
        44" (1.37m) 4.25 yards (3.9m)

        Size 36" (91.5cm)
        View A
        35" (89cm) 4.1 yards (3.7m)
        44" (1.37m) 3 yards (3m)
        54" (1.37m) 2.6 yards(2.4m)
        View B
        35" (89cm) 3.6 yards (3.3m)
        44" (1.37m) 2.9 yards (2.7m)
        View C
        35" (89cm) 5.9 yards (5.4m)
        44" (1.37m) 4.5 yards (4.1m)
        View D
        35" (89cm) 5 yards (4.6m)
        44" (1.37m) 4.25 yards (3.9m)

        Recommended Fabrics

        Shantung, Crepe, Faille, Tafetta, Heavy sheers, Cotton broadcloth, Linen, Pique, Sheers or Lightweight wool. This style is not suitable for striped or plaid fabric or fabric with a diagonal weave. 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.

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