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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        50s Detachable Collar Dress

        MISSES AND WOMEN'S ONE-PIECE DRESS WITH DETACHABLE NECK AND SLEEVE TRIM AND COLLAR AND CUFFS: Bodice of this young looking style features V-neckline and button front closing, Gored skirt flares gracefully, Set-in sleeves may be short or three quarter length. View 1 detach able collar and cults are contrasting. View 2 is shown with contrasting neck and sleeve trim.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern

        Size Guide

        Size: 18 ½ (Vintage size)
        Bust: 37” (94cm)
        Waist: 32” (55.9cm)
        Hips: 41” (114.1cm)

        Finished Back Length of Dress: 45 ½” (115.6cm)

        Sewing Notions

        VIEW 1 AND 2: - 2 spools of Thread; Contrasting Thread; 12” Dress Type Zipper for dress side opening. Bias Seam Binding; Tailored Shoulder Pads, Belt, Buckle – (Optional). VIEW 1: - 4 Buttons. VIEW 2: - 3 Buttons

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics.
        VIEW 1
        35” or 36” fabric without nap,4 1/8 yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 ¼ yds.
        54” fabric without nap, 2 7/8 yds.
        VIEW 1 – DETACHABLE COLLAR AND CUFFS
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 5/8 yd.
        39” fabric without nap, ½ yd.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, ½ yd.
        VIEW 2
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 7/8 yds.
        39” fabric without nap, 3 5/8 yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 yds.
        VIEW 2 – DETACHABLE TRIM – 5/8 yd. of 35”, 36”, 39”, 44” or 45” fabric without nap
        Width Lower Edge of Dress, 92 ½”
        VIEW 1 OR 2 – INTERFACING – (OPTIONAL)
        25” fabric, 3/8 yd.
        35” or 36” fabric, ¼ yd.

        Recommended Fabrics

        V.1: Cotton, broadcloth, linen, pique, rayon, tissue faille, taffeta, wool; contrast detachable collar and cuffs: Cotton, pique, nylon, rayon. V.2: Cotton, pique, linen, polished cotton, cotton tweed, rayon, tissue faille, taffeta; contrast detachable trim: Cotton, nylon, rayon. 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.