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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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We know you’ll love this sewing pattern as much as we do. If you aren't satisfied with the paper pattern version you have 30-days from receipt to return it. Please see our refund policy for more details;
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A-Line Dress
Dress or jumper has slightly lowered round neckline, extended shoulder lines, back zipper closing and optional top-stitching trim. V.1 has flap trim. Right front and back of V.2 contrast left front and back.
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: 36” (91cm)
Wasit: 28” (71cm)
Hip: 38” (96cm)
Back length – neck base to waist: 16 ½” (41cm)
Finished back length of dress or jumper: 42” (106cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
View 1 and 2: Thread, bias seam binding (opt.). 20” neck type zipper.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Extra fabric required for matching plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics.
Use nap yardage and nap layout for one-way design.
Not suitable for obvious diagonal fabrics.
Fabric required
View 1
35” or 36” with nap, 2 5/8 yds.
35” or 36” without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
44” or 45” with nap, 2 5/8 yds.
44” or 45” without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
54” with nap, 1 7/8 yds.
54” without nap, 1 7/8 yds.
View 2 Right Half of Dress
35”, 36”, 44”, 45” or 54” with or without nap, 1 3/8 yds.
View 2 Left Half of Dress
35”, 36”, 44”, 45” or 54” with or without nap, 1 3/8 yds.
Width of lower edge of dress or jumper, 49 ½” (125cm)
View 1 or 2 Interfacing (optional) – ¼ yd. of 18”, 25”, 32”, 35” or 36” woven or non-woven fabric.
2 ¼” (5.7cm) HEM ALLOWED
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
Cottons and blends; sailcloth, corduroy, velveteen. Linen. Silks, synthetics and blends; looped mohair, cotton homespun, ottoman, cotton suede. Wools and blends; herringbone, tweeds and mohair. 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.
