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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Midi Dress with Long or Short Sleeves
Top-stitching outlines a shaped yoke which narrows gradually in front and ends halfway between shoulder and waist. There are three inverted pleats in the center front. The center back has an inverted pleat above the waistline and again six inches below the belt, extending to the hem. The two hip pockets, yoke and collar are outlined by stitching. Version A shows push-up sleeves, self or purchased belt. Version B has short sleeves and purchased belt.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDf download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size: 16
Bust: 34” (86.4cm)
Waist: 28” (71.2cm)
Hip: 37” (94cm)
Finished Back Length from Base of Neck to Hem of
Dress: 48” (121.9cm)
NOTE: Additional Fabric is Required When: - Not Pre-Shrunk – Balancing and Matching Stripes, Plaids and One-Way Designs, Using Napped Fabrics, and For Extra Seam Allowance When Fabric Ravels. If This Garment Is Shortened 2”, It Will Require 1/8 yd. Less Fabric Than Yardage Given For Every Size EXCEPT 54” (137.2cm) Fabric
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
VERSION A AND B: - 4 spools of Thread; Seam Binding; Rounded Shoulder Pads – (Optional); Hooks and Eyes; 9” Slide Fastener OR Snap Fasteners and Hook and Eye for dress side opening. VERSION A: - Belt – (Optional); Buckle – (Optional). VERSION B: - Belt.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
SIZE: 16
BUST: 34”
VERSION A
35” Without Nap, 5 ¼ yds.
39” Without Nap, 5 yds.
54” Without Nap, 3 ¾ yds.
VERSION B
35” Without Nap, 5 yds.
39” Without Nap, 4 5/8 yds.
54” Without Nap, 3 ½ yds.
VERSION A or B
27” or 35” Collar Interfacing, ¼ yd.
1” Ribbon Belting, 7/8 yd.
LOWER EDGE, 99”
11 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
Cotton, linen, taffeta, pique, rayon and silk shantung, rayon or wool jersey, light-weight woolens. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
If you select a Paper Pattern, 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. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which may include age related wear and tear.
