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Sewing Instructions are in English

1950s Timeless Princess Sheath Dress

Shine like diamond in this timeless Elizabeth Taylor sheath dress. Three views to choose your style. Are you a scooped low neck kind of gal or a mandarin? View (A) has a scoop-neck with below-elbow sleeves and contrast collar that's slit at shoulders. (B) is un-belted with short sleeves and (C) is a sleeveless version with button-tab on bodice, with a contrast empire sash. What are you waiting for - light up the room!

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

Size Guide

Size: 18 (Vintage size)
Bust: 38” (97cm)
Waist: 30” (76cm)
Hip: 40” (102cm)

Finished back length of dress from natural waistline – 2” hem allowed: 30 ¾” (78.2cm)

Sewing Notions

VIEWS A & B: About 2 ½ yds. Seam Binding. VIEW A: Purchased Belt if desired, 3/8 yd. 25” Interfacing. VIEW C: 1 5/8 yds. Seam Binding, 3 Buttons.

Fabric Amount Guide

YARDAGE FOR
VIEW A
35” FABRIC (No Nap), 3 ½ yds.
44” FABRIC (No Nap), 2 5/8 yds.
54” FABRIC (No Nap), 2 yds.
CONTRAST COLLAR
35” FABRIC (No Nap), ¾ yd.
VIEW B
35” FABRIC (No Nap), 3 ¼ yds.
44” FABRIC (No Nap), 2 5/8 yds.
VIEW C
35” FABRIC (No Nap), 2 7/8 yds.
44” FABRIC (No Nap), 2 5/8 yds.
CONTRAST SASH
35” or 44” FABRIC (No Nap), 1 yd.

Note: This design is not suitable for striped or plaid fabric or fabric with a decided diagonal weave. The above yardage does not allow for shrinkage or for matching stripes or plaids. Lower Edge Measurement of Skirt: Size 16” – 46” (40.7cm – 116.9cm)

20” NECK TYPE ZIPPER FOR BACK OPENING.

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

Linen, Pique, Cotton Broadcloth, Shantung, Faille, Rayon, Flannel, Lightweight Wools. See our Fabric Partners

Skill Level

Intermediate

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

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