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1960s Mod A-Line Dress
This fabulous, Mod 1960s A-Line dress is available in five styles, which are sure to bring on bouts of nostalgia and memories of a revolutionary decade. This memorable sixties look hasn't been easier for you to achieve, with this classic A-Line one-piece dress, drawing on the inspiration from Mary Quant. The dress is semi-fitted with a high scoop or jewel neckline with or without a bias tube collar and bow. You can add braid, jewel or a button trim. Versions D and E have pockets in side front seams and a choice of sleeves. Nothing says classic 60s style more!
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust 36" (91.5cm)
Waist 28” (71.1cm)
Hips 38" (96.2cm)
Length at center-back from natural neck-line:
Dress: 40 ¾” (103.6cm)
Width at lower edge in size 14
Dress – 52 ½” (about 1 ½ yds.) (133.4cm)
2 ¼” Hem allowed
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
22” neckline zipper, hooks and eyes, Version A: eight 1” buttons, Version E: snap fastener for bow
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Yardage:
No allowance for matching plaid or stripes.
Version A dress
35” Without Nap |, 3 ½ yds.
45” Without Nap |, 2 7/8 yds.
54” Without Nap |, 2 ½ yds.
Underlining
Use same yardage as dress for 35” (89cm) or 45” (114.3cm)
Version B dress
35” Without Nap |, 3 yds.
45” Without Nap |, 2 ½ yds.
54” Without Nap |, 2 3/8 yds.
Underlining
Use same yardage as dress for 35” (89cm) or 45” (114.3cm)
Version C dress
35” Without Nap |, 2 7/8 yds.
45” Without Nap |, 2 ½ yds.
Underlining
Use same yardage as dress for 35” (89cm) or 45” (114.3cm)
Version D dress
35” Without Nap |, 2 7/8 yds.
45” With* or Without Nap |, 2 ½ yds.
Underlining
Use same yardage as dress for 35” (89cm) or 45” (114.3cm)
Version E dress
35” Without Nap |, 3 ¼ yds.
45” With* or Without Nap |, 2 ¾ yds.
54” Without Nap |, 2 ¼ yds.
Underlining
Use same yardage as dress for 35” (89cm) or 45” (114.3cm)
Version D or E pockets
39” Lining, 3/8 yd.
Version A or E interfacing
½ yd. of 36”, 37” or 45” Woven or Non-Woven light weight fabric
Version B or C interfacing
3/8 yd. of 36”, 37” or 45” Woven or Non-Woven light weight fabric
Version A or C – 5 7/8 yds. of 1 ¼” fold-over braid
Version B – 1 1/8 yds. of 1 ¼” fold-over braid
Version D – 2 ¾ yds. of 5/8” bead trim
*With nap, pile or one-way design.
| Without nap or pile or with a two-way design.
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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¼" | 6mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Woolens, Lightweight Wool, Gabardine, Silk, Brocade, Linen, Cotton, Synthetics
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Skill Level
Skill Level
Beginner/Intermediate
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.