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Size: 16 (Vintage size)
Bust (Place tape over fullest part, slightly higher in back): 34” (86cm)
Waist: 28” (71.2cm)
Hip (7” below normal waist-line): 37” (94cm)
Sleeve length (underarm): 17 ½” (44.5cm)

Use the size chart above to find your closest modern-day size equivalent in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the USA or Canada, using your bust measurement in inches or centimetres.

How to Measure Your Bust

1. Wear a well-fitting bra.
2. Wrap a measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust.
3. Keep the tape level across your back and comfortably snug, without pulling it tight.
4. Record your measurement in inches or centimetres and compare it with our size chart.

For the best fit, always choose your pattern size based on your body measurements, not your usual shop size. Always check your bust measurement before ordering!

For more information about how pattern sizes can slightly vary between brands and decade, how to measure yourself, what is ease etc,  please visit our Vintage Sizing Explained.

Matching Thread

YARDAGE (Without Nap|)
VIEW A
39”,
42”,
54”,
VIEW B
35”,
39”,
BELT INTERFACING
Muslin 35”,
9” Slide Fastener
Length of dress at center-back from natural neck-line (“), 42”, 42 ½”, 43”, 43 ½”, 44”, 45”, 46”
Width at lower edge of dress in size 16 is 61 ½” (about 1 ¾ yds.)
2” Hem allowed
| Without nap or pile, or with design in both directions.
Shoulder Pads: Cotton wadding for padding and 3/8 yd. of 39” material for facing.
Above requirements do not allow for shrinkage.
Yardages does not allow for matching squares when a plaid fabric is used.

Yards to Centimeter

 Inches to Millimeters/Centimeter

Roll Width (Inches to Centimeters)

Seam Allowances

Cottons, Poly-viscose blended, Wool blends, Rayon, Gingham. See our Fabric Partners

Intermediate

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 resealable 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.