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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 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
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.

It's easy to make a dress.
Thank you so much.
Easy to follow, clear printing instructions.
it is ok, but a bit of fiddling with the pattern
Arrived quickly, as described, no issues.
Perfect. Just wat I was looking for!
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It's easy to make a dress.
Thank you so much.
Easy to follow, clear printing instructions.
it is ok, but a bit of fiddling with the pattern
Arrived quickly, as described, no issues.
Perfect. Just wat I was looking for!
Great pattern and download worked well, complete with instructions. My only confusion was the grid showing how to lay out the printed pattern ie row A1, A2 etc, I stupidly thought the pattern shown on the grid was my actual dress pattern and couldn’t work out why there weren’t any sleeves. Eventually the penny dropped but might be useful to state that the pattern grid is just an example and not THE actual pattern (doh!)