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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Dawn & Team
50s Dress - 3 Iconic Styles
ONE-PIECE DRESS: The fluid line, unbroken from shoulder to hem, is shown in views 1 and 2. Pleats at lower edge of side back seams permit walking ease. View 3 has a circular, shaped flounce flaring from above the knee. Small tie slipped through band trim at upper edge or flare adds back interest. Wide contrasting collar, view 2, or soft tie, view 3, may accent low rounded neckline. Bias and bow trim details collar.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern
Sizes
Sizes
Size: 11 (Vintage size)
Bust: 29" (73.7cm)
Waist: 23 ½” (59.7cm)
Hip: 32" (81.3cm)
Finished Back Length of Dress: 44” (111.8cm)
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
VIEW 1, 2 AND 3: - 2 spools of Thread; Bias Seam Binding – (Optional); 14” Neck Type Zipper for side opening of Dress. VIEW 2: - Contrasting Thread.
Fabric Amounts
Fabric Amounts
Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics.
VIEW 1 OR 2
35”, 36” fabric with or without nap, 3 yds.
41”, 42”, 44”, 45” fabric without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 2 ¾ yds.
52” or 54” fabric without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
VIEW 2 – CONTRASTING COLLAR – 5/8 yd. of 35” or 36” fabric without nap.
VIEW 3
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 7/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 3 ¼ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 yds.
Width Around Lower of View 1-2, 49 ¼”
Width Around Lower of View 3, 122 ¾”
VIEW 1, 2 OR 3 – GROSGRAIN RIBBON FOR WAISTLINE STAY
1” wide, ¾ yd.
VIEW 2 – COLLAR INTERFACING ½ yd. of 25”, 35” or 36” fabric.
VIEW 1 OR 3 – DRESS INTERFACING – 1.4 yd. of 25”, 35” or 36” fabric.
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
V.1 or 2: Velveteen, cotton, linen, pique, broadcloth, gingham, rayon, satin, taffeta, shantung, sharkskin, rayon linen or tweed, wool crepe. V.2 contrast collar: Cotton, linen, pique. V.3: Cotton, Cotton taffeta or peau de soie, rayon, brocade, moire. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
Fabric amounts vary from 2 5/8 yds (2.4 meters) to 3 7/8 yds (3.5 meters), depending on view. Please see the pattern back image for specific details. Check out our extensive range of fabrics from our Recommended Fabric Partners
