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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        Dixie 'Marilyn Monroe' Style Cottagegore Dress Pattern

        A dress of pure delight. So wonderfully flattering you'll want at least one of each version. It's fun, femininity and beautifully flirty! The adorable pouf sleeves and the sleek long sleeve; most dazzling when made of sheers, from airy cotton to elegant chiffon and beautiful in sequins. This 'easy to sew' sewing pattern is available in multi-sizes which is ideal for the beginner sewer. Definitely an elegant, modern fashion showstopper for any occasion! 

        Offered here as a Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.

        Size Guide

        Bust 30.5" (77.5 cm)
        Waist 23.5" (59.7 cm)
        Hip 32.5" (82.5 cm)
        Back length, neck base to waist: 15" (38.1 cm)
        Back length of dress: 42 1/2" (108 cm)
        Width at lower edge of dress: 132" (3.36m)

        Bust 32" (81.3 cm)
        Waist 25" (63.5 cm)
        Hip 34" (86.4 cm)
        Back length, neck base to waist: 16" (41 cm)
        Back length of dress: 44 1/2" (113 cm)
        Width at lower edge of dress: 133" (3.38m)

        Bust 34" (86.4 cm)
        Waist 26" (66 cm)
        Hip 36" (91.4 cm)
        Back length, neck base to waist: 16 1/4" (41.3 cm)
        Back length of dress: 45" (114.3 cm)
        Width at lower edge of dress: 135" (3.43m)

        Bust 35" (89 cm)
        Waist 27" (68.6 cm)
        Hip 37" (94 cm)
        Back length, neck base to waist: 15 3/4" (40 cm)
        Back length of dress: 45 1/2" (116 cm)
        Width at lower edge of dress: 135" (3.43m)

        Bust 38" (96.5 cm)
        Waist 30" (76.2 cm)
        Hip 40" (101.6 cm)
        Back length, neck base to waist: 16 3/4" (42.6 cm)
        Back length of dress: 46" (117 cm)
        Width at lower edge of dress: 135" (3.43m)

        Bust 38-40" (96.5 - 101.6 cm)
        Waist 30-32" (76.2 - 81.3 cm),
        Hip 40-42" ( 101.6 - 106.7 cm)
        Back length, neck base to waist: 16 3/4" (42.6 cm)
        Back length of dress: 46" (117 cm)
        Width at lower edge of dress: 135" (3.43m)

        Bust 42-44" (106.7-111.8 cm)
        Waist 34-36" (86.4-91.4 cm)
        Hip 44-46" (111.8- 116.8 cm)
        Back length, neck base to waist: 16 3/4" (42.6 cm)
        Back length of dress: 46" (117 cm)
        Width at lower edge of dress: 135" (3.43m)

        Sewing Notions

        Thread, seam binding, 18" neck type zipper. Two 4" neck type zippers for long sleeves.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        BUST 30.5" (77.5 cm)
        VIEW 1 - DRESS - SHORT SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 3/8 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/8 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 4 7/8 yds
        52" without nap: 3 3/4 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE AND SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 1 yd
        44-45" with or without nap: 3/4 yds
        VIEW 2 - DRESS - LONG SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 5/8 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 3/8 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/8 yds
        52" without nap: 4 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE
        35-36-44" without nap: 3/4 yd

        BUST 32" (81.3 cm)
        VIEW 1 - DRESS - SHORT SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 3/8 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/8 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 4 7/8 yds
        52" without nap: 3 3/4 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE AND SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 7/8 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 3/4 yds
        VIEW 2 - DRESS - LONG SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 5/8 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/4 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/8 yds
        52" without nap: 4 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE
        35-36-44" without nap: 5/8 yds

        BUST 34" (86.4 cm)
        VIEW 1 - DRESS - SHORT SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 1/2 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/8 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 4 7/8 yds
        52" without nap: 3 3/4 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE AND SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 1 yd
        44-45" with or without nap: 3/4 yds
        VIEW 2 - DRESS - LONG SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 3/4 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 3/8 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/8 yds
        52" without nap: 4 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE
        35-36-44" without nap: 3/4 yds

        BUST 35" (89 cm)
        VIEW 1 - DRESS - SHORT SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 5/8 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/4 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 5 yds
        52" without nap: 3 7/8 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE AND SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 1 yd
        44-45" with or without nap: 3/4 yd
        VIEW 2 - DRESS - LONG SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 7/8 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/2 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/4 yds
        52" without nap: 4 1/8 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE
        35-36-44" without nap: 3/4 yds

        BUST 38-40" (96.5 - 101.6 cm)
        VIEW 1 - DRESS - SHORT SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 5/8 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/4 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 5 yds
        52" without nap: 3 7/8 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE AND SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 1 yd
        44-45" with or without nap: 3/4 yd
        VIEW 2 - DRESS - LONG SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 7/8 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/2 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/4 yds
        52" without nap: 4 1/8 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE
        35-36-44" without nap: 3/4 yd

        BUST 42-44" (106.7-111.8 cm)
        VIEW 1 - DRESS - SHORT SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 3/4 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/2 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/4 yds
        52" without nap: 4 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE AND SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 1 1/8 yd
        44-45" with or without nap: 1 yd
        VIEW 2 - DRESS - LONG SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 6 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 5/8 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/2 yds
        52" without nap: 4 1/4 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE
        35-36-44" without nap: 7/8 yd

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        Skill Level

        Beginners

        What You Will Receive

        After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for both 8.5"x11" and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full-scale pattern pieces.

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