1940's Sewing Pattern Tea Dress with Pockets & Belt - Multi Sizes
1940's Sewing Pattern Tea Dress with Pockets & Belt - Multi Sizes
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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Dawn & Team
Whether you feel like a stroll in the park, going out for tea or a night in with friends, this versatile little tea dress with not disappoint. Team with chunky trainers and a leather jacket, throw on your sunglasses and you are a modern Miss - or Mrs! View 1, Dress with pockets has collared neckline and buttoned to front including capped sleeves; Purchased Belt. (2) Dress without pockets and with self-belt.
Offered here as; Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Sizes
Sizes
Bust: 29" (74cm)
Width across back, 4" (10cm) below neck -12 1/4" (31cm)
Waist: 24" (61cm)
Hips: 7" (18cm) below natural waistline) 32” (81cm)
Width across back, 4" (10cm) below neck 12" 1/4" (31cm)
Length at centre-back, 2" (5cm) hem allowed 41"(104cm)
Width at lower edge, about 87"(221cm)
Bust: 31.5" (80cm)
Width across back, 4" (10cm) below neck -13" (33cm)
Waist: 26" (66cm)
Hips: 7" (18cm) below natural waistline) 34.5” (87.6cm)
Width across back, 4" (10cm) below neck 12" 1/4" (31cm)
Length at centre-back, 2" (5cm) hem allowed 42"(106.7cm)
Width at lower edge, about 91"(231.1cm)
Bust: 33" (83.8cm)
Width across back, 4" (10cm) below neck -13.5" (34.3cm)
Waist: 27" (68.6cm)
Hips: 7" (18cm) below natural waistline) 36” (91.4cm)
Length at centre-back, 2" (5cm) hem allowed 43"(109.2cm)
Width at lower edge, about 93"(236.2cm)
International Pattern Size Chart
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
- Wear a well-fitting bra.
- Wrap a measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust.
- Keep the tape level across your back and comfortably snug, without pulling it tight.
- 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
Sewing Notions
Buttons, Buckle or purchased belt. Snaps or dress placket slide fastener. Seam binding for skirt hem. 2 x 50 yd. spools of thread
Fabric Amounts
Fabric Amounts
MATERIAL REQUIRED
Bust 29"
View 1, Dress with pockets - Purchased Belt
35" (90cm) Material (without nap) 2 7/8 yds (2.63 metres)
39" Material (without nap) 2 5/8 yds (2.4 metres)
42" Material (without nap) 2 1/2 yds (2.3 metres)
View 2, Dress without Pockets - Self Belt
35" inch material (without nap) 2 3/4
yds (2.5 metres)
42 inch material (without nap) 2 1/2 yds (2.3 metres)
Bust 31.5"
View 1, Dress with pockets - Purchased Belt
35" (90cm) Material (without nap) 3 yds (2.74 metres)
39" Material (without nap) 2 3/4 yds (2.5metres)
42" Material (without nap) 2 3/4 yds (2.5 metres)
View 2, Dress without Pockets - Self Belt
35" inch material (without nap) 3
yds (2.74 metres)
42 inch material (without nap) 3 1/4 yds (2.5 metres)
Bust 33"
View 1, Dress with pockets - Purchased Belt
35" (90cm) Material (without nap) 31/8 yds (2.9 metres)
39" Material (without nap) 2 7/8 yds (2.6metres)
42" Material (without nap) 2 7/8 yds (2.6 metres)
View 2, Dress without Pockets - Self Belt
35" inch material (without nap) 3 1/8
yds (2.9 metres)
42 inch material (without nap) 2 7/8 yds (2.6 metres)
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 |
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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 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.
1940's Sewing Pattern Tea Dress with Pockets & Belt - Multi Sizes
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1940's Sewing Pattern Tea Dress with Pockets & Belt - Multi Sizes
They came all together really quickly ,can't wait to make these dresses.
Lovely pattern. Thank you for such wonderful customer service. I will definitely be checking this store again.
1940's Sewing Pattern Tea Dress with Pockets & Belt - Multi Sizes
They came all together really quickly ,can't wait to make these dresses.
Lovely pattern. Thank you for such wonderful customer service. I will definitely be checking this store again.
- 5 stars: 3 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
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1940's Sewing Pattern Tea Dress with Pockets & Belt - Multi Sizes
They came all together really quickly ,can't wait to make these dresses.
Lovely pattern. Thank you for such wonderful customer service. I will definitely be checking this store again.