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Vintage 1960s pattern - Sheath DRESS
Slim sleeveless dress, consisting of three main pieces plus facings, and triangular scarf. Dress has long darts at back and front, scooped or jewellery neckline, center back zipper and pleat. Dress may be worn with or without belt. Scarf is finished with narrow hem.
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Body Measurements: 14
Bust: 34” (86.4cm)
Waist: 26” (66.1cm)
Hip: 36” (91.4cm)
Back waist length, 16 ¼” (41.3cm)
Finished length from back of regular neckline, 43 ½” (110.5cm)
(2” hem)
Width at lower edge, 46” (116.8cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Thread, Seam Binding, 24” Neck type Zipper, 1 Hook and Eye, Optional Purchased Belt or Buckle for 1” Wide Belt.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Vintage Size: 14
VIEW A – Dress Only
35” Without Nap*, 3 yds.
45” Without Nap*, 2 3/8 yds.
60” Without Nap*, 1 5/8 yds.
VIEW A – Scarf Only
35”, 45” or 60” Without Nap*, ¾ yd.
VIEW B – Dress and Scarf
35” Without Nap*, 3 3/8 yds.
45” Without Nap*, 2 7/8 yds.
52”/54” Without Nap*, 2 1/8 yds.
VIEW A or B –
1” Wide Belt Backing (optional), 1 yd.
*WITHOUT NAP means fabric with either way design, or without nap or pile.
6 pieces pattern
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
Linen, Pique, Lightweight Denim, Cotton Knits, Printed Cottons, Synthetic Mixtures, Cloque, Cotton Satin, Cotton Tweed. 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 both 8.5"x11" Letter and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size, full scale pattern pieces.
