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70s Inspired Dress Pattern
Fabulous for your holidays or just lazing about at home... Whether you're sipping cocktails by the pool or padding barefoot through the garden, this breezy beauty brings effortless retro glamour to your day. Floaty, flattering, and full of '70s charm – it’s your go-to for sunshine, staycations, and everything in between!
Offered here as: Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size: S (10-12)
Bust: 32 ½” – 34” (82.5cm – 86.4cm)
Waist: 25” – 26 ½” (63.5cm – 67.3cm)
Hip: 34 ½” – 36” (87.6cm – 91.4cm)
Back-neck to waist: 16” – 16 ¼” (40.7cm – 41.3cm)
Vintage Size: M (14-16)
Bust: 36” – 38” (91.4cm – 96.5cm)
Waist: 28” – 30” (71.2cm – 76.2cm)
Hip: 38” – 40” (96.5cm – 101.6cm)
Back-neck to waist: 16 ½” – 16 ¾” (42cm – 42.5cm)
Vintage Size: L (18-20)
Bust: 40” - 42” (101.6cm – 106.7cm)
Waist: 32” – 34” (81.3cm – 86.4cm)
Hip: 42” – 44” (106.7cm – 111.8cm)
Back-neck to waist: 17” – 17 ¼” (43.2cm – 43.8cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Thread. A: One 22” zipper, one hook and eye, 4 ¾ yd. of ½” wide hem tape. B: 2 ¾ yd. of ½” wide hem tape, one ½” button. Look for Simplicity Trims.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Vintage Size: S (10-12)
Sizes-European: 36 -38
A Caftan
45” **, 4 yds.
60” **, 4 yds.
Interfacing – ½ yd. of 20” to 25” wide lightweight fusible, such as Pellon
Flexible trim – 6 3/8 yds. each of ¼”, 5/8”, and 1 ¼” wide
B Caftan
45” **, 3 ¾ yds.
60” **, 3 ½ yds.
Interfacing – ½ yd. of 20” to 25” wide lightweight fusible, such as Pellon
Flexible trim – 1 ¾ yds. each of ½” wide twill tape or ribbon
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (Chest and Hip Printed on Pattern Tissue)
A Bust: 37 ½” (95.3cm)
Finished back length form base of neck:
A, B: 54” (137cm)
Vintage Size: M (14-16)
Sizes-European: 40 – 42
A Caftan
45” **, 6 5/8 yds.
60” **, 4 1/8 yds.
Interfacing – ½ yd. of 20” to 25” wide lightweight fusible, such as Pellon
Flexible trim – 6 3/8 yds. each of ¼”, 5/8”, and 1 ¼” wide
B Caftan
45” **, 6 yds.
60” **, 3 ½ yds.
Interfacing – ½ yd. of 20” to 25” wide lightweight fusible, such as Pellon
Flexible trim – 1 ¾ yds. each of ½” wide twill tape or ribbon
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (Chest and Hip Printed on Pattern Tissue)
A Bust: 41 ½” (105.4cm)
Finished back length form base of neck:
A, B: 54 ½” (138.4cm)
Vintage Size: L (18-20)
Sizes-European: 44 – 46
A Caftan
45” **, 6 5/8 yds.
60” **, 4 1/8 yds.
Interfacing – ½ yd. of 20” to 25” wide lightweight fusible, such as Pellon
Flexible trim – 6 3/8 yds. each of ¼”, 5/8”, and 1 ¼” wide
B Caftan
45” **, 6 yds.
60” **, 3 ½ yds.
Interfacing – ½ yd. of 20” to 25” wide lightweight fusible, such as Pellon
Flexible trim – 1 ¾ yds. each of ½” wide twill tape or ribbon
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (Chest and Hip Printed on Pattern Tissue)
A Bust: 45 ½” (115.6cm)
Finished back length form base of neck:
A, B: 55” (139.7cm)
*without nap **with nap ***with or without nap
9 pieces pattern
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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¼" | 6mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Batiks, Cotton Types, Crepe, Linen Types, Silky Types. A also in Sateen. B also in Crushed Velvet. Extra fabric needed to match plaids.
Stripes or one-way design fabrics. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
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.
