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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Dawn & Team
The Belle Fontaine Dress
SKIRT, BLOUSE AND CUMMERBUND. The beautifully fitted blouse features a wide V neckline and short kimono sleeves. Blouse front laps diagonally right over left. A figure moulding peplum at blouse waistline holds the surplice blouse in place and assures a smooth fit. The flared skirt is fitted with darts in each of the eight gores. A matching or contrasting cummerbund gives a one-piece dress look to these mix-match separates.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Sizes
Sizes
Size:14 (Vintage size)
Bust: 32” (81.3cm)
Waist: 26” (66cm)
Hip: 35” (88.9)
Finished Back Length of Blouse: 20 ½” (52.1cm)
Finished Length of Skirt: 29 ½” (75cm)
Size:18 (Vintage size)
Bust: 36” (91.4cm)
Waist: 30” (76.2cm)
Hip: 39” (99cm)
Finished Back Length of Blouse: 21” (53.3cm)
Finished Length of Skirt: 30” (76.2cm)
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
2 spools of Thread; Contrasting Thread; Bias Seam Binding; one 10” Neck Type Zipper for blouse side opening; one 7” Zipper for skirt side opening.
Fabric Amounts
Fabric Amounts
Size 32" Bust
Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics.
BLOUSE – EVEN LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 3/8 yds.
39” fabric without nap, 1 ¼ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 1/8 yds.
54” fabric without nap, 7/8 yd.
SKIRT – LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35”, 36” or 39” fabric without nap, 3 ¾ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 7/8 yds.
54” fabric without nap, 2 yds.
NOTE: If skirt and blouse are desired of same fabric, combine above yardages.
CUMMERBUND – 3/8 yd. of 35”, 36”, 39”, 44”, 45”, 54” fabric without nap.
Width Around Lower Edge of Skirt, 130 ½”
FEATHERBONING – ¼ yd.
Size 36" Bust
Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics.
BLOUSE – EVEN LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 5/8 yds.
39” fabric without nap, 1 3/8 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 1/4 yds.
54” fabric without nap, 1 yd.
SKIRT – LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35”, 36” or 39” fabric without nap, 3 ¾ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 yds.
54” fabric without nap, 21/4 yds.
NOTE: If skirt and blouse are desired of same fabric, combine above yardages.
CUMMERBUND – 3/8 yd. of 35”, 36”, 39”, 44”, 45”, 54” fabric without nap.
Width Around Lower Edge of Skirt, 136 ½”
FEATHERBONING – ¼ yd.
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
Blouse or skirt: Lengthwise stripe or pl.: Cotton, calico, polished cotton, chambray, pique, linen, lawn, voile, gingham, silk broadcloth, taffeta, butcher linen, shantung, rayon, wool jersey. Cummerbund: Cotton, linen, pique, rayon, jersey. See our Fabric Partners
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 re-sealable envelope for easy storage.
Lovely to be able to find these wonderful retro dress patterns, love the style and cannot wait to make my gorgeous dress! Thank you keeping these kinds of patterns in stock.
Love this pattern. I have made adjustment but I am very pleased, can’t wait to finish it.
I did not receive the pattern I had ordered. After contacting Dawn, the correct pattern was quickly sent and it is just perfect. Quick and efficient help was given. Thank you very much.
Très bien. Je vais donc passer à la couture.
Really beautifully reproduced. Nicely packed and came promptly.
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Lovely to be able to find these wonderful retro dress patterns, love the style and cannot wait to make my gorgeous dress! Thank you keeping these kinds of patterns in stock.
Love this pattern. I have made adjustment but I am very pleased, can’t wait to finish it.
I did not receive the pattern I had ordered. After contacting Dawn, the correct pattern was quickly sent and it is just perfect. Quick and efficient help was given. Thank you very much.
Très bien. Je vais donc passer à la couture.
Really beautifully reproduced. Nicely packed and came promptly.
Fast delivery, amazing quality, and great customer service:)
great pattern, love the outcome of it
Excellent quality, easy to use, and lovely pattern. My only complaint is that it came in a cheap plastic folder that is hard to use for ongoing storage, but this is a very minor complaint since it is easily replaced.
1950s Pattern, Skirt, Blouse & Cummerbund, 'The Belle Fontaine' - Multi Sizes
Very nice quality and well printed. Instructions seem easy enought to follow.
I look forward to using this pattern as soon as I get some nice fabric for it.
Even with "pandemic delays" it only took about a week to arrive.