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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Dawn & Team
Hollywood Classic Dresses Pattern
"Sew-Easy” Background dress with a choice of a slim skirt or a four piece flared skirt. Body and sleeves in one…Notched bateau neckline…bow trim is opening. Three quarter length sleeve or short sleeves. (VI-V2). Dress with FLARED SKIRT – other length sleeves. (V3-V4) SHEATH dress… SLIM Skirt with released folds at hips – either length sleeves.
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.
Sizes
Sizes
Bust: 34" (86.4cm)
Waist: 26" (66.1cm)
Hip (About 7" below natural waistline): 36" (91.5cm)
Back waist length (neck to waistline): 16 1/4" (41.25cm)
Back length (neck to hem): 46 1/2" (117.4cm)
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Bust: 42" (109.25cm)
Waist: 34" (86.4cm)
Hip (About 7" below natural waistline): 44" (111.75cm)
Back waist length (neck to waistline): 17 1/8" (43.5cm)
Back length (neck to hem): 47" (119.4cm)
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
Matching thread, Bias seam binding, 22” Neck type zipper, Buckle 1” Belt buckling, Novelty belt, Shoulder pads (optional)
Fabric Amounts
Fabric Amounts
YARDAGE REQUIRED
VIEW 1 - DRESS WITH FULL SKIRT, ¾ LENGTH SLEEVE
44”-45” Fabric (without nap): 3 ¾ yds.
54” Fabric (without nap), 3 ¼ yds.
VIEW 2 - DRESS WITH FULL SKIRT, SHORT SLEEVE
35”-36” Fabric (without nap), 4 ⅜ yds.
VIEW 3 - DRESS WITH SHEATH SKIRT, ¾ LENGTH SLEEVE
44”-45” Fabric (without nap), 3 yds.
54” Fabric (without nap), 2 ⅜ yds.
VIEW 4 - DRESS WITH SHEATH SKIRT, SHORT SLEEVE
35”-36” Fabric (without nap), 3 ¼ yds.
44”-45” Fabric (without nap), 2 ¾ yds.
DETACHABLE CONTRAST BOW ALL VIEWS (Optional)
35”-36” Fabric (without nap), ⅜ yd.
25” or 37” Interfacing for All Views, ½ yd.
2 ½” Hem allowed for either Skirt
Width at lower edge V1-2, about, 4 ¼ yds.
Width at lower edge, V3-4, about, 1 ½ yds.
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BUST: 42” (106.7cm)
VIEW 1 - DRESS WITH FULL SKIRT, ¾ LENGTH SLEEVE
44”-45” Fabric (without nap), 4 ⅜ yds.
54” Fabric (without nap), 3 ⅜ yds.
VIEW 2 - DRESS WITH FULL SKIRT, SHORT SLEEVE
35”-36” Fabric (without nap), 5 ⅛ yds.
VIEW 3 - DRESS WITH SHEATH SKIRT, ¾ LENGTH SLEEVE
44”-45” Fabric (without nap), 3 ½ yds.
54” Fabric (without nap), 2 ¾ yds.
VIEW 4 - DRESS WITH SHEATH SKIRT, SHORT SLEEVE
35”-36” Fabric (without nap), 3 ⅜ yds.
44”-45” Fabric (without nap), 3 ⅛ yds.
DETACHABLE CONTRAST BOW ALL VIEWS (Optional)
35”-36” Fabric (without nap), ⅜ yd.
25” or 37” Interfacing for All Views, ⅜ yd.
2 ½” Hem allowed for either Skirt
Width at lower edge V1-2, about, 4 ½ yds.
Width at lower edge, V3-4, about, 1 ¾ yds.
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 |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Cotton, Novelty Cottons, Silk-Synthetics Blends, Crepe, Shantung, Faille, Taffeta, Novelty Weaves, Wools, Synthetics-Blends, Crepes, Jersey, Novelty Weaves. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
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
