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50s Cheongsam Dress Pattern
Dress and overcoat with elegant oriental-inspired cheongsam styling. Stylish slim fitting unlined coat. This super sleek co-ordinate will suit many an occasion!
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size:14 (Vintage size)
Bust: 32” (81cm)
Waist: 26 ½” (66cm)
Hips: 33” (89cm)
Finished Coat length from back of neck: 46 ½”
(1 5/8” hem)
Width at lower edge of Dress: 45 ½” (115.6cm)
Width at lower edge of Coat: 54 ½” (138.5cm)
Size:20 (Vintage size)
Bust: 38” (96.5cm)
Waist: 32” (81.3cm)
Hips: 41” (104.1cm)
Finished Coat length from back of neck: 47 1/4”
(1 5/8” hem)
Width at lower edge of Dress: 51.5” (130.8 cm)
Width at lower edge of Coat: 58.5” (148.6cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
FABRIC REQUIRED
Bust 32"
DRESS -
35” With Nap*, 3 yds.
35” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
39” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
42” With Nap*, 2 7/8 yds.
42” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
52” Without Nap**, 1 7/8 yds.
12” Dress Placket Zipper for Side Opening.
COAT -
35” With Nap*, 5 3/8 yds.
35” or 42” Without Nap**, 3 7/8 yds.
52” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
25” Sheer Canvas or Non-Woven Interfacing, 1 ½ yds.
*WITH NAP means fabric with one way design, or with nap or pile.
**WITHOUT NAP means fabric with either way design, or without nap or pile.
Bust 38"
FABRIC REQUIRED
DRESS -
35” With Nap*, 3 yds.
35” Without Nap**, 3 yds.
39” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
42” With Nap*, 3yds.
42” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
52” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
12” Dress Placket Zipper for Side Opening.
COAT -
35” With Nap*, 5 1/2 yds.
35” or 42” Without Nap**, 4 yds.
52” Without Nap**, 3 1/8 yds.
25” Sheer Canvas or Non-Woven Interfacing, 1 ½ yds.
*WITH NAP means fabric with one way design, or with nap or pile.
**WITHOUT NAP means fabric with either way design, or without nap or pile.
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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¼" | 6mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Linen, Surah, Satin, Printed Cotton Broadcloth, Faille, Polished Cotton, Velveteen, Jersey, Coat – Linen, Flannel, Cotton Coatings, Cotton Damask, Jersey Coatings, Bengoline, Velveteen.
Note: Not suitable for Diagonal Prints or Diagonal Weaves.
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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.