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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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We know you’ll love this sewing pattern as much as we do. If you aren't satisfied with the paper pattern version you have 30-days from receipt to return it. Please see our refund policy for more details;
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60s Asymmetrical Dress Pattern
This easy fitting dress pattern has front yoke with asymmetrical fastening below oval neckline. Optional attached scarf continues around neck to hand free over left shoulder. Below elbow length and short sleeves. Optional self-looped belt.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust: 34" (86cm)
Waist: 26" (66cm)
Hips: 36" (92cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Thread, ribbon seam binding, snap fasteners, hooks and eyes, buttons, buttonhole twist.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Yardage
Diagonal fabrics are not suitable
No allowance for matching plaid or stripes
Version A dress
35” Without Nap|, 2 ½ yds.
45” Without Nap|, 2 3/8 yds.
Version B dress and scarf
45” Without Nap|, 2 5/8 yds.
54” Without Nap|, 2 5/8 yds.
Version C dress
39” With Nap*, 3 1/8 yds.
39” Without Nap|, 2 7/8 yds.
45” Without Nap|, 2 3/8 yds.
Interfacing
35” lawn, 3/8 yd.
12” Dress zipper
Length of dress at center-back from natural neck-line, 39 ¾, 40 ¾, 41 ¼, 41 3/4, 42 ¼.
Width at lower edge of dress in size 14 is 42” (about 1 1/8 yds.)
3” Hem allowed
* With nap, pile or one-way design.
| Without nap, shading or pile with a two-way design.
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
Wool Crepe, Lightweight Woolen, Worsted, Flannel Tweed, Surah, Shantung, Faille, Satin, Crepe Percale, Pique, Linen. See our Fabric Partners
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 may include age related wear and tear.
