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PDF - 1940's Sewing Pattern - Tea Dress with Pockets & Belt - Multi Sizes

PDF - 1940's Sewing Pattern - Tea Dress with Pockets & Belt - Multi Sizes

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Dawn & Team

1940s Retro Tea Dress

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 are 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: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.

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

 

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

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

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

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

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Skill Level

Beginner / 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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Rebecca

I really liked this pattern. I had no problems printing out the pdf. The sewing instructions were good, and the pattern pieces had good markings. I did have a problem with the collar pieces, though. I had to remove around 1.5 inches from the center of the collar for it to fit the neckline. Other than that one small issue, the pattern worked well, and I'm very pleased with how it turned out.

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LeAnn Benjamin

Still trying to figure out how to print.

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Claire AMELINE

Achat facile... patron pas encore essayé mais semble bien complet

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Jennifer

No problems printing out; pretty straightforward. Looks great! Thank you!

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Martine

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Jane Poe

I love this pattern so much

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Jodi Schneider

It was my first time making a dress and this was a wonderful pattern to learn with . The instructions were concise and the picture diagrams were a helpful aid.

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Nina

Got what I ordered in good order!

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Karrah

PDF - 1940's Sewing Pattern - Tea Dress with Pockets & Belt - Multi Sizes - Download

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Great product and customer service!

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Karen Hill

Look forward to making summer dresses with this pattern

  • 5 stars: 7 (64%)
  • 4 stars: 4 (36%)
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R
Rebecca

I really liked this pattern. I had no problems printing out the pdf. The sewing instructions were good, and the pattern pieces had good markings. I did have a problem with the collar pieces, though. I had to remove around 1.5 inches from the center of the collar for it to fit the neckline. Other than that one small issue, the pattern worked well, and I'm very pleased with how it turned out.

L
LeAnn Benjamin

Still trying to figure out how to print.

C
Claire AMELINE

Achat facile... patron pas encore essayé mais semble bien complet

J
Jennifer

No problems printing out; pretty straightforward. Looks great! Thank you!

M
Martine

Pas reçu le produit ? ... J'ai prévenu et pas de remboursement ? ...

J
Jane Poe

I love this pattern so much

J
Jodi Schneider

It was my first time making a dress and this was a wonderful pattern to learn with . The instructions were concise and the picture diagrams were a helpful aid.

N
Nina

Got what I ordered in good order!

K
Karrah

PDF - 1940's Sewing Pattern - Tea Dress with Pockets & Belt - Multi Sizes - Download

S
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Great product and customer service!

K
Karen Hill

Look forward to making summer dresses with this pattern