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1960's Suit Dress
Suit (Dress fitting) Slightly flared skirt. Jacket panelled front and back, sleeves gathered into armholes. peplum gathered between front and back, side panels. A. Long sleeves, collar, shorter skirt. B. Shorter skirt, short sleeves, collar. C. Midi length skirt. short sleeves, no collar.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size 14
Bust: 36” (91 cm)
Waist 27" (69 cm)
Hips 38" (97 cm)
Length: nape of neck to waist 16½" (42 cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Extras Required: Skirt, approx. % yd. 1" wide petersham, hooks and eyes, Top, 4 buttons, press fasteners.
Hem measurements of 36" bust size approx. Views A and B. skirt 47½'". View C, skirt 51½". Top. 42".
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
VIEW A
36" Fabric without nap 3 3/4 yds.
44"-45" Fabric with or without nap 3 1/8 yds.
54" Fabric with or without nap 2 1/8 yds.
OPTIONAL LINING (Top only)
36" without nap 1 7/8 yds.
VIEW B
36" Fabric without nap 3 1/4 yds.
44"-45" Fabric with or without nap 2 3/4 yds.
54" Fabric with or without nap 2 1/8 yds.
OPTIONAL LINING (Top only)
36" without nap 1 1/2 yds.
VIEW C
36" Fabric without nap 3 3/8 yds.
44"-45" Fabric with or without nap 3 1/8 yds.
54" Fabric with or without nap 2 3/8 yds.
OPTIONAL LINING (Top only)
36" without nap 1 1/2 yds.
LIGHTNING" concealed zip fastener skirt 8"
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
SUGGESTED FABRICS:-Lightweight wool, lightweight Jersey, silk, rayon, cotton. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
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.
