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50s Starlet Dress Pattern
Sew your own timeless look with this 1950s Starlet Dress sewing pattern. Designed with a softly curved yoke that mimics a short bolero, it features buttoned self-bands creating a flattering neckline and cut-in-one short sleeves for a smooth, vintage fit. The four-gore, moderately flared skirt gives a classic fit-and-flare silhouette perfect for retro dressmaking.
View 1: Glamorous in lace and lined for an authentic 1950s evening dress.
View 2: Unlined version for plain or printed fabrics — add a decorative bow or novelty belt for a true mid-century touch. Sewing Pattern cover features Gloria Swanson.
After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to download your pattern(s). The pattern is full-scale and in three formats: US Letter, EU A4 (for home printing), and A0 (for print shop use).
This pattern is also available here as a Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size: 18 ½ (Vintage size)
Bust: 39” (99cm)
Waist: 33” (84cm)
Hip (about 7” below natural waistline): 43” (109cm)
Back waist length (neck to waistline):16” (40.7cm)
Back length (neck to hem): 46” (116.9cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread, Seam binding, 1 Button, Buckle for V2, Belt backing or Novelty belt, 12" Dress placket zipper.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
YARDAGE REQUIRED
VIEW 1 – DRESS
35” Lace, 3 7/8 yds.
COMPLETE DRESS LINING
35” Fabric (without nap), 3 ¾ yds.
44” Fabric (without nap), 3 ¼ yds.
VIEW 2 – DRESS WITH CONTRAST BOW
35” Fabric (without nap), 4 yds.
44” Fabric (without nap), 3 ¼ yds.
54” Fabric (without nap), 2 5/8 yds.
CONTRAST BOW (Optional)
35” or 44” Fabric (with or without nap), 3/8 yd.
25” or 37” Interfacing, 5/8 yd.
2 ½” Hem allowed
Width at lower edge, about: 2 ¾ yds.
5/8” Allowed For Seams
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
Lace, Cotton. Silk or Synthetic: Shantung, Taffeta, Surah. Dress Wools or Synthetics. Contrast Bow:
Taffeta, Satin. Lining: Cotton Satin, Taffeta. 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
