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1950s Marilyn Monroe - All-In-One Multi-Sized Sewing Pattern
This pattern is for the blue dress Marilyn Monroe appeared wearing when photographed with Arthur Miller in 1957.
'We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle!' Some like it hot in our ever popular, retro Sun Dress with shelf bust and gathered skirt, emphasizing those hourglass curves and a definitely a showstopper for any occasion, whether it's for day or night. The Marilyn Dress dress also looks amazing teamed with a bolero jacket and hat! This 'easy to sew' sewing pattern is available in multi-sizes which is ideal for the beginner sewer. The gathered bodice front attaches to your midriff which shapes up underarm and the bias-cut shoestring straps have tacked on bows. Now it's your turn to be a pinup bombshell star! The bodice is on the larger size so we would recommend a toile (mock-up first).
The Marilyn Dress is also available as a Paper Pattern here.
If you would like to see how @missmonmon made her Marilyn Dress, you can see her sewing blog here.
If you'd like to see how Scandinavian Abroad made hers then please click here or how to construct this dress here
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust: 33 - 41" (84cm-104cm), Waist: 26 -34" (66cm-86cm), Hips: 35-43" (89cm-109cm):
SIZE CHART — BODY MEASUREMENTS
Size 8 → Bust 33" (84 cm) | Waist 26" (66 cm) | Hips 35" (89 cm)
Size 10 → Bust 35" (89 cm) | Waist 28" (71 cm) | Hips 37" (94 cm)
Size 12 → Bust 37" (94 cm) | Waist 30" (76 cm) | Hips 39" (99 cm)
Size 14 → Bust 39" (99 cm) | Waist 32" (81 cm) | Hips 41" (104 cm)
Size 16 → Bust 41" (104 cm) | Waist 34" (85 cm) | Hips 43" (109 cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Thread, seam binding, 14" neck type zip
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Sizes 8-16 (33"-41" )- (84cm-130cm) Multi-sized
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.25m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3m
Lining:
25" or Wider Non-Directional Fabric - 0.35m
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Extra fabric is required for matching plaids and one-way design fabrics.
Imperial to Metric Conversion Fabric Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Fabric 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
Cotton crepe, polished cotton, challis, cotton broadcloth, gingham, chambray, linen, silk crepe, pongee, washable silks, shantung.
Lining: Cottons, silk, crepe, taffeta
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Skill Level
Skill Level
Beginner
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for A0 (print-shop copy), 8.5"x11" and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full-scale pattern pieces.
Fabulous sewing pattern. This pattern has been re-sized to include multi-sizes. Congrats to this shop. I have bought from them in the past and wouldn't go anywhere else now.
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Fabulous sewing pattern. This pattern has been re-sized to include multi-sizes. Congrats to this shop. I have bought from them in the past and wouldn't go anywhere else now.