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Vintage 1960s Strappy Dress, Bolero, Blouse & Full Skirt
Summer or party dress worn under bloused jacket – or separate blouse and skirt. A full summer wardrobe in a single pattern.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
These are actual body, not garment measurements. Buy your pattern by your actual bust measurement.
BUST: 38” (96.5cm)
WAIST: 31” (78.8cm)
HIPS: 41” (104.1cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread, according to material used. View A, Dress: 14” zip. Seamtape. View B, Skirt: 7” zip. View A or B, jacket or Blouse: 4 buttons, approx. ¾” in diameter. Hook & Bars.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
BUST: 38” (96.5cm)
View A, Dress & Jacket without nap 36” material, 4 ½ yds.
Contrast
36” material, ½ yd.
Interfacing
32” vilene, 1 1/8 yds.
Dress only
36” material, 3 1/8 yds.
Interfacing
32” vilene, ¾ yd.
View B, Blouse & Skirt without nap 36” material, 4 1/8 yds.
Blouse only
36” material, 1 ¾ yds.
Interfacing
32” material, 3/8 yd.
Skirt only
36” material, 2 ¾ yds.
Petersham or washable belt backing, approx. 1” wide, 1 yd.
View A or B Optional Interfacing
32” vilene, 2 5/8 yds.
Finished back length of dress from natural neckline to hem, 45”
Finished back length of jacket or blouse neckline to hem, 19”
Finished length of skirt from waistband, 28 ½”
Width round lower edge, size 36”, is approx. 2 ¼ yds.
2” hem allowed. 5/8” turnings allowed on all seams.
14 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, Rayon, Poplins, Silks 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.
