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50s Cheongsam Dress Pattern
Dress and overcoat with elegant oriental-inspired cheongsam styling. Stylish slim fitting unlined coat. This super sleek co-ordinate will suit many an occasion!
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size:14 (Vintage size)
Bust: 32” (81cm)
Waist: 26 ½” (66cm)
Hips: 33” (89cm)
Finished Coat length from back of neck: 46 ½”
(1 5/8” hem)
Width at lower edge of Dress: 45 ½” (115.6cm)
Width at lower edge of Coat: 54 ½” (138.5cm)
Size:20 (Vintage size)
Bust: 38” (96.5cm)
Waist: 32” (81.3cm)
Hips: 41” (104.1cm)
Finished Coat length from back of neck: 47 1/4”
(1 5/8” hem)
Width at lower edge of Dress: 51.5” (130.8 cm)
Width at lower edge of Coat: 58.5” (148.6cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
FABRIC REQUIRED
Bust 32"
DRESS -
35” With Nap*, 3 yds.
35” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
39” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
42” With Nap*, 2 7/8 yds.
42” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
52” Without Nap**, 1 7/8 yds.
12” Dress Placket Zipper for Side Opening.
COAT -
35” With Nap*, 5 3/8 yds.
35” or 42” Without Nap**, 3 7/8 yds.
52” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
25” Sheer Canvas or Non-Woven Interfacing, 1 ½ yds.
*WITH NAP means fabric with one way design, or with nap or pile.
**WITHOUT NAP means fabric with either way design, or without nap or pile.
Bust 38"
FABRIC REQUIRED
DRESS -
35” With Nap*, 3 yds.
35” Without Nap**, 3 yds.
39” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
42” With Nap*, 3yds.
42” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
52” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
12” Dress Placket Zipper for Side Opening.
COAT -
35” With Nap*, 5 1/2 yds.
35” or 42” Without Nap**, 4 yds.
52” Without Nap**, 3 1/8 yds.
25” Sheer Canvas or Non-Woven Interfacing, 1 ½ yds.
*WITH NAP means fabric with one way design, or with nap or pile.
**WITHOUT NAP means fabric with either way design, or without nap or pile.
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
Linen, Surah, Satin, Printed Cotton Broadcloth, Faille, Polished Cotton, Velveteen, Jersey, Coat – Linen, Flannel, Cotton Coatings, Cotton Damask, Jersey Coatings, Bengoline, Velveteen.
Note: Not suitable for Diagonal Prints or Diagonal Weaves.
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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.
