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Dixie Doll 'Marilyn Monroe' Style Cottagecore Dress Pattern
A dress of pure delight. So wonderfully flattering you'll want at least one of each version. It's fun, femininity and beautifully flirty! The adorable pouf sleeves and the sleek long sleeve; most dazzling when made of sheers, from airy cotton to elegant chiffon and beautiful in sequins. This 'easy to sew' sewing pattern is available in multi-sizes which is ideal for the beginner sewer. Definitely an elegant, modern fashion showstopper for any occasion!
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust 30.5" (77.5 cm)
Waist 23.5" (59.7 cm)
Hip 32.5" (82.5 cm)
Back length, neck base to waist: 15" (38.1 cm)
Back length of dress: 42 1/2" (108 cm)
Width at lower edge of dress: 132" (3.36m)
Bust 32" (81.3 cm)
Waist 25" (63.5 cm)
Hip 34" (86.4 cm)
Back length, neck base to waist: 16" (41 cm)
Back length of dress: 44 1/2" (113 cm)
Width at lower edge of dress: 133" (3.38m)
Bust 34" (86.4 cm)
Waist 26" (66 cm)
Hip 36" (91.4 cm)
Back length, neck base to waist: 16 1/4" (41.3 cm)
Back length of dress: 45" (114.3 cm)
Width at lower edge of dress: 135" (3.43m)
Bust 35" (89 cm)
Waist 27" (68.6 cm)
Hip 37" (94 cm)
Back length, neck base to waist: 15 3/4" (40 cm)
Back length of dress: 45 1/2" (116 cm)
Width at lower edge of dress: 135" (3.43m)
Bust 38" (96.5 cm),
Waist 30" (76.2 cm),
Hip 40" (101.6 cm).
Back length, neck base to waist: 16 3/4" (42.6 cm).
Back length of dress: 46" (117 cm).
Width at lower edge of dress: 135" (3.43m).
Bust 38-40" (96.5 - 101.6 cm)
Waist 30-32" (76.2 - 81.3 cm),
Hip 40-42" ( 101.6 - 106.7 cm)
Back length, neck base to waist: 16 3/4" (42.6 cm)
Back length of dress: 46" (117 cm)
Width at lower edge of dress: 135" (3.43m)
Bust 42-44" (106.7-111.8 cm)
Waist 34-36" (86.4-91.4 cm)
Hip 44-46" (111.8- 116.8 cm)
Back length, neck base to waist: 16 3/4" (42.6 cm)
Back length of dress: 46" (117 cm)
Width at lower edge of dress: 135" (3.43m)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Thread, seam binding, 18" neck type zipper. Two 4" neck type zippers for long sleeves.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
BUST 30.5" (77.5 cm)
VIEW 1 - DRESS - SHORT SLEEVES
35-36" with or without nap: 5 3/8 yds
41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/8 yds
44-45" with or without nap: 4 7/8 yds
(115cm with or without nap: 4.5m)
52" without nap: 3 3/4 yds
LINING FOR BODICE AND SLEEVES
35-36" with or without nap: 1 yd
44-45" with or without nap: 3/4 yds
(115cm with or without nap: 4.5m)
VIEW 2 - DRESS - LONG SLEEVES
35-36" with or without nap: 5 5/8 yds
41-42" with or without nap: 5 3/8 yds
44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/8 yds
52" without nap: 4 yds
LINING FOR BODICE
35-36-44" without nap: 3/4 yd
BUST 32" (81.3 cm)
VIEW 1 - DRESS - SHORT SLEEVES
35-36" with or without nap: 5 3/8 yds
41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/8 yds
44-45" with or without nap: 4 7/8 yds
(115cm with or without nap: 4.5m)
52" without nap: 3 3/4 yds
LINING FOR BODICE AND SLEEVES
35-36" with or without nap: 7/8 yds
44-45" with or without nap: 3/4 yds
(115cm with or without nap: 4.5m)
VIEW 2 - DRESS - LONG SLEEVES
35-36" with or without nap: 5 5/8 yds
41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/4 yds
44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/8 yds
52" without nap: 4 yds
LINING FOR BODICE
35-36-44" without nap: 5/8 yds
BUST 34" (86.4 cm)
VIEW 1 - DRESS - SHORT SLEEVES
35-36" with or without nap: 5 1/2 yds
41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/8 yds
44-45" with or without nap: 4 7/8 yds
52" without nap: 3 3/4 yds
LINING FOR BODICE AND SLEEVES
35-36" with or without nap: 1 yd
44-45" with or without nap: 3/4 yds
VIEW 2 - DRESS - LONG SLEEVES
35-36" with or without nap: 5 3/4 yds
41-42" with or without nap: 5 3/8 yds
44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/8 yds
52" without nap: 4 yds
LINING FOR BODICE
35-36-44" without nap: 3/4 yds
BUST 35" (89 cm)
VIEW 1 - DRESS - SHORT SLEEVES
35-36" with or without nap: 5 5/8 yds
41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/4 yds
44-45" with or without nap: 5 yds
52" without nap: 3 7/8 yds
LINING FOR BODICE AND SLEEVES
35-36" with or without nap: 1 yd
44-45" with or without nap: 3/4 yd
VIEW 2 - DRESS - LONG SLEEVES
35-36" with or without nap: 5 7/8 yds
41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/2 yds
44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/4 yds
52" without nap: 4 1/8 yds
LINING FOR BODICE
35-36-44" without nap: 3/4 yds
BUST 38-40" (96.5 - 101.6 cm):
VIEW 1 - DRESS - SHORT SLEEVES,
35-36" with or without nap: 5 5/8 yds,
41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/4 yds,
44-45" with or without nap: 5 yds,
52" without nap: 3 7/8 yds.
LINING FOR BODICE AND SLEEVES,
35-36" with or without nap: 1 yd,
44-45" with or without nap: 3/4 yd.
VIEW 2 - DRESS - LONG SLEEVES,
35-36" with or without nap: 5 7/8 yds,
41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/2 yds,
44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/4 yds,
52" without nap: 4 1/8 yds.
LINING FOR BODICE,
35-36-44" without nap: 3/4 yd.
BUST 42-44" (106.7-111.8 cm)
VIEW 1 - DRESS - SHORT SLEEVES
35-36" with or without nap: 5 3/4 yds
41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/2 yds
44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/4 yds
52" without nap: 4 yds
LINING FOR BODICE AND SLEEVES
35-36" with or without nap: 1 1/8 yd
44-45" with or without nap: 1 yd
VIEW 2 - DRESS - LONG SLEEVES
35-36" with or without nap: 6 yds
41-42" with or without nap: 5 5/8 yds
44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/2 yds
52" without nap: 4 1/4 yds
LINING FOR BODICE
35-36-44" without nap: 7/8 yd
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 |
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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. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age related wear and tear!
