1950s Pattern, Rockabilly Swing Dress - 'Easy to Sew' - Multi-sizes
1950s Pattern, Rockabilly Swing Dress - 'Easy to Sew' - Multi-sizes
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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Dawn & Team
1950s Retro Swing Dress - 3 Styles
At home, meeting friends or taking a walk, make your seasonal fashion statement with our 1950s 'easy to make' swing dress in three styles. Having three necklines to choose from and sleeves to suit your style this classic beauty to rockabilly dresses won't let you down. Team this easy to make pattern, with a bandeau to match your for added pizzaz!
Offered here as; Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Sizes
Sizes
Bust: 34" (86.5cm)
Waist: 27" (68.5cm)
Hips: 37" (100cm)
Bust: 38" (96.5 cm)
Waist: 31" (78.7cm)
Hips: 41" (104.1cm)
These are actual body , not garment measurements. Buy your pattern by your actual bust measurement.
International Pattern Size Chart
International Pattern Size Chart
| Vintage Pattern Size | Bust (inches) | Bust (cm) | UK Size | France Size | Germany Size | Italy Size | Spain Size | US / Canada Size |
| 12 | 30 | 76.2 | 4 – 6 | 34 | 32 | 38 | 34 | 0 – 2 |
| 14 | 32 | 81.3 | 6 – 8 | 36 | 34 | 40 | 36 | 2 – 4 |
| 16 | 34 | 86.4 | 8 – 10 | 38 | 36 | 42 | 38 | 4 – 6 |
| 18 | 36 | 91.4 | 10 – 12 | 40 | 38 | 44 | 40 | 6 – 8 |
| 20 | 38 | 96.5 | 12 – 14 | 42 | 40 | 46 | 42 | 8 – 10 |
| 40 | 40 | 101.6 | 14 – 16 | 44 | 42 | 48 | 44 | 10 – 12 |
| 42 | 42 | 106.7 | 16 – 18 | 46 | 44 | 50 | 46 | 12 – 14 |
| 44 | 44 | 111.8 | 18 – 20 | 48 | 46 | 52 | 48 | 14 – 16 |
| 46 | 46 | 116.8 | 20 – 22 | 50 | 48 | 54 | 50 | 16 – 18 |
| 48 | 48 | 121.9 | 22 – 24 | 52 | 50 | 56 | 52 | 18 – 20 |
| 50 | 50 | 127 | 24 – 26 | 54 | 52 | 58 | 54 | 20 – 22 |
| 52 | 52 | 132.1 | 26 – 28 | 56 | 54 | 60 | 56 | 22 – 24 |
| 54 | 54 | 137.2 | 28 – 30 | 58 | 56 | 62 | 58 | 24 – 26 |
Use the size chart above to find your closest modern-day size equivalent in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the USA or Canada, using your bust measurement in inches or centimetres.
How to Measure Your Bust
- Wear a well-fitting bra.
- Wrap a measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust.
- Keep the tape level across your back and comfortably snug, without pulling it tight.
- Record your measurement in inches or centimetres and compare it with our size chart.
For the best fit, always choose your pattern size based on your body measurements, not your usual shop size. Always check your bust measurement before ordering!
For more information about how pattern sizes can slightly vary between brands and decade, how to measure yourself, what is ease etc, please visit our Vintage Sizing Explained.
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching Sewing Cotton, Mercerised Machine Twist, Silk or Nylon Thread (according to material used). 12" Zip. Buckle for Belt or optional Purchased Belt.
Fabric Amounts
Fabric Amounts
Bust 34"
View A. With or without Nap or up and down Design, 36" material 4 1/2 yds.
Interfacing - Lawn 36" material, 3/4 yds.
View B. With or without Nap or up and down Design, 36" material 4 yds.
Interfacing - Lawn 36" material, 1/4 yds.
View C. With or without Nap or up and down Design, 36" material 4 1/8 yds.
Interfacing - Lawn 36" material, 1/2 yds.
Finished length of Dress from Back of Neck to Hem, 45" 1/2'
Bust 38"
View A. With or without Nap or up and down Design, 36" material 4 5/8 yds.
Interfacing - Lawn 36" material, 3/4 yds.
View B. With or without Nap or up and down Design, 36" material 4 1/8 yds.
Interfacing - Lawn 36" material, 1/4 yds.
View C. With or without Nap or up and down Design, 36" material 4 3/8 yds.
Interfacing - Lawn 36" material, 1/2 yds.
Finished length of Dress from Back of Neck to Hem, 46" 1/2'
Width round lower edge of skirt, size 36" is about 3 yds.
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, Cotton satins, Linens, rayons, Poplins, Silks, Fine woollens. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Beginner
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.
Love this dress pattern, just finished making C, love the 50s & 60s style, brings back memories from my childhood &teenage years
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Love this dress pattern, just finished making C, love the 50s & 60s style, brings back memories from my childhood &teenage years
Ja entspricht voll und hanz meinen Erwartungen
Wonderful Pattern. Great Delivery. As described. Would use this seller again. Thank you
Love this dress pattern, just finished making C, love the 50s & 60s style, brings back memories from my childhood &teenage years
Ja entspricht voll und hanz meinen Erwartungen
Wonderful Pattern. Great Delivery. As described. Would use this seller again. Thank you
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Love this dress pattern, just finished making C, love the 50s & 60s style, brings back memories from my childhood &teenage years
Ja entspricht voll und hanz meinen Erwartungen
Wonderful Pattern. Great Delivery. As described. Would use this seller again. Thank you