• Four different styles of dresses, one black, one red, one pink, and one grey with sequins. The dresses are all sleeveless and have a scoop neckline. The dresses are all fitted and have a cinched waist. The dresses are all knee-length. The letters A, B, C, and D are shown in the image.
  • Woman wearing a navy blue dress on a white background
  • A black and white line drawing of four dresses. The dresses are all different styles, but they all have a similar neckline and a fitted bodice. The drawing includes text that says 'Lengthen or Shorten here' and 'Natural Waistline'.
  • Pattern pieces
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1950s Pattern, Rockabilly Princess Line Dress in Four Elegant Styles - Multi-sizes

1950s Pattern, Rockabilly Princess Line Dress in Four Elegant Styles - Multi-sizes

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Dawn & Team

1950s Dreamboat Princess Line Dress 

An eye-catching exceptionally good looking, 50s Princess Line Dress pattern, which is available in two sizes  and four styles. You can wear the versatile Dreamboat Dress anytime of the day or night. Team with boots, with flats, or killer heels - even add a beret for that extra touch! The pattern has a choice of Skirts: (A) Below-elbow with a sleeved sheath and princess lines have a crossed pleated bodice and a deep back scoop. Style (B) is a sleeveless sheath and (C) is a full-skirted dress with below-elbow sleeves. The final style (D) showcases the sleeveless version of the pattern (C). 

Offered here as; Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.

Sizes

Bust 34" (86.5cm)
Waist 26" (66cm)
Hips 36" (91cm)
Back length: 30.25" (77cm)

Bust 36" (91cm)
Waist 28" (71cm)
Hips 38" (97cm)
Back length: 30.5" (77.5cm)

International Pattern Size Chart

 

Vintage Pattern Size Bust (inches) Bust (cm) UK Size France Size Germany Size Italy Size Spain Size US / Canada Size
12 30 76.2 4 – 6 34 32 38 34 0 – 2
14 32 81.3 6 – 8 36 34 40 36 2 – 4
16 34 86.4 8 – 10 38 36 42 38 4 – 6
18 36 91.4 10 – 12 40 38 44 40 6 – 8
20 38 96.5 12 – 14 42 40 46 42 8 – 10
40 40 101.6 14 – 16 44 42 48 44 10 – 12
42 42 106.7 16 – 18 46 44 50 46 12 – 14
44 44 111.8 18 – 20 48 46 52 48 14 – 16
46 46 116.8 20 – 22 50 48 54 50 16 – 18
48 48 121.9 22 – 24 52 50 56 52 18 – 20
50 50 127 24 – 26 54 52 58 54 20 – 22
52 52 132.1 26 – 28 56 54 60 56 22 – 24
54 54 137.2 28 – 30 58 56 62 58 24 – 26

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.

Sewing Notions

12" (30.5cm) zipp for back opening; seam binding View A requires about 2.9 yards/2.7 meters; View B, 2.25 yards/2 meters; View C, 4 yards/4 meters

Please note his pattern is not suitable for stripes or plaid with a diagonal weave.

Fabric Amounts

Size 34" (86cm)
View A
35" (89cm) 4 yards (3.7m)
44" (1.37m) 2.9 yards (2.7m)
54" (1.37m) 2.4 yards(2.4m)
View B
35" (89cm) 3.5 yards (3.2m)
44" (1.37m) 2.75 yards (2.5m)
View C
35" (89cm) 5.75 yards (5.3m)
44" (1.37m) 4.4 yards (4m)
View D
35" (89cm) 4.9 yards (4.5m)
44" (1.37m) 4.25 yards (3.9m)

Size 36" (91.5cm)
View A
35" (89cm) 4.1 yards (3.7m)
44" (1.37m) 3 yards (3m)
54" (1.37m) 2.6 yards(2.4m)
View B
35" (89cm) 3.6 yards (3.3m)
44" (1.37m) 2.9 yards (2.7m)
View C
35" (89cm) 5.9 yards (5.4m)
44" (1.37m) 4.5 yards (4.1m)
View D
35" (89cm) 5 yards (4.6m)
44" (1.37m) 4.25 yards (3.9m)

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

Shantung, Crepe, Faille, Tafetta, Heavy sheers, Cotton broadcloth, Linen, Pique, Sheers or Lightweight wool. This style is not suitable for striped or plaid fabric or fabric with a diagonal weave. See our Fabric Partners

Skill Level

Intermediate

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 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.

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1950s Pattern, Rockabilly Princess Line Dress in Four Elegant Styles - Multi-sizes

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c r y d e v i l

Had an issue on my end and that seller help me plenty and even gave me a PDF file for the pattern piece that i lost. Thank you.

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Andrew Carpenter

Excellent service well packaged and quick delivery thank you

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Emily Lincoln-gordon

1950s Pattern, Rockabilly Princess Line Dress in Four Elegant Styles - Multi-sizes

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Bonnie

Fabulous vintage pattern! Love it!