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50s Frilly Party Dress
CHILD’S ONE-PIECE DRESS, BIG AND LITTLE SISTER FASHION:
Little sister will be delighted with the swinging full circle skirt and the ruffle trim. There is a back button closing. View 1 rounded neckline is accented with contrasting bias and a bow. Four evenly spaced rows of ruffles trim skirt. Puffed sleeves and tie ends are shown. View 2 skirt, sleeves, bodice and collar are detailed with lace ruffles. There are tie ends. In view 3, lace-trimmed ruffles accent neckline and skirt. A contrasting ribbon belt is used.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size: 4 (Vintage size)
Chest: 23” (58.4cm)
Waist: 21” (53.3cm)
Hips: 24” (61cm)
Finished Back Length of Dress: 20” (50.8cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
VIEW 1, 2 AND 3: - 2 spools of Thread; 3 Buttons. VIEW 1: - Double Fold Bias Tape; Contrasting Thread.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics.
VIEW 1
35" or 36" fabric without nap, 2 ¾ yds.
44" or 45" fabric without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
VIEW 2
35" or 36" fabric without nap, 2 yds.
44" or 45" fabric without nap, 1 5/8 yds.
VIEW 3
35" or 36" fabric without nap, 1 5/8 yds.
44" or 45" fabric without nap, 1 ½ yds.
Width Around Lower Edge of Dress, 91 ½” (232.5cm)
VIEW 2 -- LACE EDGING ½”width, 14 ½ yds.
VIEW 3-LACE EDGING ½”width. 11 yds.
VIEW 3
RIBBON - 14 yards of 12" width.
(11 pattern pieces)
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
All views: Cotton, gingham, pique, polished cotton, dimity, dotted swiss, embossed cotton, organdy, voile, chambray, taffeta, rayon, nylon. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Beginner
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 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.
