PDF - 1960s Pattern – One-piece A-Line Dress - Bust 36” (91.4cm)
PDF - 1960s Pattern – One-piece A-Line Dress - Bust 36” (91.4cm)
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Dawn & Team
The lined A-line dress with high round neckline has back zipper and high raglan-type armholes. V.1 & 2 have one-piece, bell-shaped, bracelet-length sleeves. V. 1 is collarless. V. 2 & 3 have bias roll-type collar. V.3 is sleeveless.
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Sizes
Sizes
Bust: 36” (91.4cm)
Waist: 28” (71.2cm)
Hip: 38” (96.5cm)
Back length – neck base to waist: 16 ½” (42cm)
Finished back length of dress: 41 ½” (105.4cm)
International Pattern Size Chart
International Pattern Size Chart
| Vintage Pattern Size | Bust (inches) | Bust (cm) | UK Size | France Size | Germany Size | Italy Size | Spain Size | US / Canada Size |
| 12 | 30 | 76.2 | 4 – 6 | 34 | 32 | 38 | 34 | 0 – 2 |
| 14 | 32 | 81.3 | 6 – 8 | 36 | 34 | 40 | 36 | 2 – 4 |
| 16 | 34 | 86.4 | 8 – 10 | 38 | 36 | 42 | 38 | 4 – 6 |
| 18 | 36 | 91.4 | 10 – 12 | 40 | 38 | 44 | 40 | 6 – 8 |
| 20 | 38 | 96.5 | 12 – 14 | 42 | 40 | 46 | 42 | 8 – 10 |
| 40 | 40 | 101.6 | 14 – 16 | 44 | 42 | 48 | 44 | 10 – 12 |
| 42 | 42 | 106.7 | 16 – 18 | 46 | 44 | 50 | 46 | 12 – 14 |
| 44 | 44 | 111.8 | 18 – 20 | 48 | 46 | 52 | 48 | 14 – 16 |
| 46 | 46 | 116.8 | 20 – 22 | 50 | 48 | 54 | 50 | 16 – 18 |
| 48 | 48 | 121.9 | 22 – 24 | 52 | 50 | 56 | 52 | 18 – 20 |
| 50 | 50 | 127 | 24 – 26 | 54 | 52 | 58 | 54 | 20 – 22 |
| 52 | 52 | 132.1 | 26 – 28 | 56 | 54 | 60 | 56 | 22 – 24 |
| 54 | 54 | 137.2 | 28 – 30 | 58 | 56 | 62 | 58 | 24 – 26 |
Use the size chart above to find your closest modern-day size equivalent in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the USA or Canada, using your bust measurement in inches or centimetres.
How to Measure Your Bust
- Wear a well-fitting bra.
- Wrap a measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust.
- Keep the tape level across your back and comfortably snug, without pulling it tight.
- Record your measurement in inches or centimetres and compare it with our size chart.
For the best fit, always choose your pattern size based on your body measurements, not your usual shop size. Always check your bust measurement before ordering!
For more information about how pattern sizes can slightly vary between brands and decade, how to measure yourself, what is ease etc, please visit our Vintage Sizing Explained.
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Thread, bias seam binding, 22” neck zipper.
Fabric Amounts
Fabric Amounts
Vintage Size: 16
View 1 Dress
35” or 36” with nap, 3 ½ yds.
35” or 36” without nap, 3 ¼ yds.
44” or 45” with nap, 2 5/8 yds.
44” or 45” without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
54” without nap, 2 yds.
60” without nap, 1 7/8 yds.
View 2 Dress
35” or 36” with or without nap, 3 ¾ yds.
44” or 45” with nap, 3 yds.
44” or 45” without nap, 3 yds.
54” with or without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
60” without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
View 3 Dress
35” or 36” with or without nap, 2 7/8 yds.
44” or 45” with nap, 2 3/8 yds.
44” or 45” without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
54” without nap, 1 7/8 yds.
60” without nap, 1 5/8 yds.
View 1, 2, 3 Lining
35”, 36” or 39” without nap, 2 3/8 yds.
44” or 45” without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
Width of lower edge of dress, 49”
View 2 or 3 Collar interfacing – 5/8 yd. 25”, 32”, 35”, 36” woven or non-woven fabric.
2 ¼” HEM IN DRESS
6 pieces pattern
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛ yard | 11.4cm |
| ¼ yard | 22.9cm |
| ⅓ yard | 30.5cm |
| ⅜ yard | 34.3cm |
| ½ yard | 45.7cm |
| ⅝ yard | 57.2cm |
| ⅔ yard | 61cm |
| ¾ yard | 68.6cm |
| 1 yard | 91.4cm |
| 1¼ yard | 114.3cm |
| 1½ yard | 137.2cm |
| 1¾ yard | 160cm |
| 2 yards | 182.9cm |
| 2¼ yards | 205.7cm |
| 2½ yards | 228.6cm |
| 2¾ yards | 251.5cm |
| 3 yards | 274.3cm |
| 3½ yards | 320cm |
| 4 yards | 365.8cm |
Inches to Millimeters/Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛" | 3mm |
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅓" | 8mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ⅔" | 17mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
| 1" | 2.5cm |
| 1¼" | 3.2cm |
| 1½" | 3.8cm |
| 1¾" | 4.4cm |
| 2" | 5.1cm |
| 2¼" | 5.7cm |
| 2½" | 6.4cm |
| 2¾" | 7.0cm |
| 3" | 7.6cm |
| 3¼" | 8.25cm |
| 3½" | 8.9cm |
| 4" | 10.2cm |
| 4½" | 11.4cm |
| 5" | 12.7cm |
| 5½" | 14cm |
| 6" | 15.2cm |
| 7" | 17.8cm |
| 8" | 20.3cm |
| 9" | 22.9cm |
| 10" | 25.4cm |
| 11" | 28cm |
| 12" | 30.5cm |
Roll Width (Inches to Centimeters)
| Imperial | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 35" | 88.9cm |
| 36" | 91.44cm |
| 38" | 96.52cm |
| 39" | 99.06cm |
| 42" | 106.68cm |
| 48" | 121.92cm |
| 54" | 137.16cm |
Seam Allowances
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Cottons & blends; velveteen, pique, brocade, cotton double knits. Linen. Silks, synthetics and blends; silk shantung, wool challis, silk linen, crepe. Lightweight wools and blends; wool jersey, wool crepe. Double knits, crepe knits. V. 1 also in sheer fabrics. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for A0 (print-shop copy), 8.5"x11" and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full-scale pattern pieces.
- 5 stars: 3 (75%)
- 4 stars: 1 (25%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
The sewing pattern is a liiiitle confusing because it’s vintage but the dress came out super cute
Love it can’t wait to get my fabric
Very fast, exactly as ordered. Highly recommend 👌
This pattern wasn’t bad and it was well made, but it also wasn’t for me and my body type.I had to make many more alterations than expected.
- 5 stars: 3 (75%)
- 4 stars: 1 (25%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
The sewing pattern is a liiiitle confusing because it’s vintage but the dress came out super cute
Love it can’t wait to get my fabric
Very fast, exactly as ordered. Highly recommend 👌
This pattern wasn’t bad and it was well made, but it also wasn’t for me and my body type.I had to make many more alterations than expected.