• Model wearing 1950s dress made from Butterick 4918 pattern
  • Model wearing gown
  • Line Drawing for Dress
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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        Vintage Ball Gown Pattern

        With attached stole or strapless, this beautiful strapless evening or bridal, wedding gown with beautifully moulded bodice and flowing bouffant skirt (view B) adds a new detail in (view A) the wispy, floating stole-scarf that is attached to one side then drapes around the shoulders. Offered here as: Paper Pattern

        Size Guide

        (14-16-18-20)

        Size 14
        Bust 36” (92cm)
        Waist 28” (71cm)
        Hips 38” (97cm)

        Size 16
        Bust 38” (97cm)
        Waist 30” (76cm)
        Hips 40” (102cm)

        Size 18
        Bust 40” (102cm)
        Waist 32” (81cm)
        Hips 42” (107cm)

        Size 20
        Bust 42” (107cm)
        Waist 34” (87cm)
        Hips 44” (112cm)


        Sewing Notions

        14” Zipper, 1 5/8 yds. of ¼” Covered Boning, Hooks and Eyes.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        MULTI-SIZED FOR CUSTOM FIT
        Vintage Size: 14
        DRESS A, B
        45” *, 8 ¼ yds.
        60” *, 5 ½ yds.
        UNDERLINING/LINING A, B
        45”, 6 1/8 yds.
        CONTRAST B (Drape)
        45”, 60” **, 2 ½ yds.
        Back length from base of your neck
        Dress A, B: 59 ½”

        Vintage Size: 16
        DRESS A, B
        45” *, 8 ¼ yds.
        60” *, 5 ½ yds.
        UNDERLINING/LINING A, B
        45”, 6 3/8 yds.
        CONTRAST B (Drape)
        45”, 60” **, 2 ½ yds.
        Back length from base of your neck
        Dress A, B: 59 ¾”

        Vintage Size: 18
        DRESS A, B
        45” *, 8 ¼ yds.
        60” *, 5 ½ yds.
        UNDERLINING/LINING A, B
        45”, 6 ½ yds.
        CONTRAST B (Drape)
        45”, 60” **, 2 5/8 yds.
        Back length from base of your neck
        Dress A, B: 60”

        Vintage Size: 20
        DRESS A, B
        45” *, 8 ¼ yds.
        60” *, 5 5/8 yds.
        UNDERLINING/LINING A, B
        45”, 6 ¾ yds.
        CONTRAST B (Drape)
        45”, 60” **, 2 5/8 yds.
        Back length from base of your neck
        Dress A, B: 60 ¼”
        *with nap. **without nap

        Fabric 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

        Dress A, B: Shantung, Taffeta and Satin. Contrast B: Chiffon and Organza. Underlining/Lining: Lining Fabrics. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals, plaids or stripes. Use nap yardages/layouts for pile, shaded or one-way design fabrics. See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        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 resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.