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Dawn & Team

40s One Piece Dress

ONE-PIECE DRESS: A shawl collar drapes the lowered V-neckline of the dart-fitted bodice. The flared skirt, cut in four sections, has gathers which concentrate the fullness in back. The belt may be purchased or made. In Style, 1, three-quarter sleeves are trimmed with cuffs. Style 2 has short sleeves, and Style 3 is sleeveless.

After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to download your pattern(s). The pattern is full-scale and in three formats: US Letter, EU A4 (for home printing), and A0 (for print shop use).

This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.

How to print and assemble at home.

Sizes

Size:14 (Vintage size)
Bust: 32" (81.3 cm)
Waist: 26" (66 cm)
Hip: 33" (88.9cm)
Finished Back Length from Base of Neck to hem of,
Dress: 46 ½” (118.2cm)
Width Around Lower Edge of,
Dress: 76 ¼” (193.7cm)

2” TURN UP FOR HEM
10” SLIDE FASTENER FOR SIDE OPENING OF DRESS

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

STYLE 1, 2 AND 3:-3 Spools of Thread; Belt (Optional); Buckle-prong-type (Optional); Seam Binding: 10" Slide Fastener OR Snap Fasteners and Hook and Eye for dress side opening STYLE 1 AND 2-Small Round Shoulder Pads.

Fabric Amounts

FABRIC REQUIRED – WITHOUT NAP OR ONE WAY DESIGN UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
NOTE: - Additional material is required when: - not pre-shrunk – matching stripes, nap materials and plaids – for extra seam allowance when material ravels.
If this garment is shortened 2”, it will require 1/8 yd. less fabric than yardage given for every size EXCEPT 54” fabric.
STYLE 1
39” or 41” fabric, 3 5/8 yds.
54” fabric, 2 5/8 yds.
STYLE 2
35” fabric, 4 ¼ yds.
39” or 41” fabric, 3 3/8 yds.
STYLE 3
35” fabrics, 4 yds.
39” or 41” fabric, 3 ¼ yds.
39” fabric with nap, 3 ¾ yds.
STYLE 1, 2 OR 3
INTERFACING FOR BELT (OPTIONAL) – 1/8 yd. of 35” fabric.

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

Intermediate

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

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