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Dawn & Team
Retro Mod A-line Dress
'Snobbery has gone out of fashion', by Mary Quant ..... and didn't she just show them? In came the fun and frivolity of the 60's. Our Mod Dress 'Easy to Sew' Jiffy Dress is A-line with a back zipper and collar. It has a slightly lowered round neckline in the front tapering to a "V" neckline in back. V. 1 has short set-in sleeves. V. 2 has tie collar. Sew with those bright, bold, colourful fabrics, or for the understated look keep to plains or block prints, even add a headscarf for extra glamour. Team with killer heels or flats. A very versatile dress of three styles. Very In at the moment!
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Sizes
Sizes
Size 14
Bust 34” (86.4cm)
Waist 26” (66cm)
Hips 36" (91.4m)
Back length - neck to base of waist 16 1/4". Finished back length of dress 41"
Size 16
Bust 36" (91.4cm)
Waist 28” (71.1cm)
Hips 38" (96.2cm)
Back length - neck to base of waist 16 1/2". Finished back length of dress 41 1/2"
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
Thread, bias seam binding (opt.), 16" neck zipper.
Not suitable for obvious diagonal fabrics.
Fabric Amounts
Fabric Amounts
View 1 Dress - Size 14
35" or 36" with or without nap, 3 1/4 yds.
44" or 45" with nap, 2 1/2 yds.
44" or 45" without nap, 2 1/4 yds.
54" or 55" without nap, 2 yds.
58" or 59" without nap, 2 yds.
View 1 Dress - Size 16
35" or 36" with or without nap, 3 3/8 yds.
44" or 45" with nap, 2 3/4 yds.
44" or 45" without nap, 2 3/4 yds.
54" or 55" without nap, 2 yds.
58" or 59" without nap, 2 yds.
Width of lower edge of dress 48 1/2"
View 1 Interfacing 3/4 yds. 25", 32", 35" or 36" woven or non woven fabrics
View 2 Dress - Size 14
35" or 36" with or without nap, 3 3/8 yds.
44" or 45" with nap, 2 5/8 yds.
44" or 45" without nap, 2 3/8 yds.
54" or 55" without nap, 2 yds.
58" or 59" without nap, 2 yds.
View 2 Dress - Size 16
35" or 36" with or without nap, 3 3/8 yds.
44" or 45" with nap, 2 7/8 yds.
44" or 45" without nap, 2 7/8 yds.
54" or 55" without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
58" or 59" without nap, 2 yds.
Width of lower edge of dress 50 1/2"
View 2 Interfacing 7/8 yds. 25", 32", 35" or 36" woven or non woven fabrics
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
Cottons and blends: pique, bonded lace, linen, silks, synthetics and blends, brocade, crepe, lightweight wools and blends, wool crepe. Textured knits, double knits. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Beginner
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.
Pattern for a dress with excellent 60s vibes. The PDF reproduction is high quality, and easy to tape together. I ended up shortening the dress a lot, but didn't have to make any adaptations otherwise. The (vintage) instructions felt a little too elaborate, so sometimes I went by intuition rather than getting lost in all the details.
I am an ETSY Seller already and This seller is exactly what I aspire to be, Quality Product, Great Comms and great info.. 100% recommended.. AWESOME!!!
Je n’ai pas encore fait la robe mais le patron a l’air simple.
Quick download, patten easy to print, good outcome
PDF - 1960s Pattern A-line Dress 'Easy to Sew' - Multi-sizes - Download
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Pattern for a dress with excellent 60s vibes. The PDF reproduction is high quality, and easy to tape together. I ended up shortening the dress a lot, but didn't have to make any adaptations otherwise. The (vintage) instructions felt a little too elaborate, so sometimes I went by intuition rather than getting lost in all the details.
I am an ETSY Seller already and This seller is exactly what I aspire to be, Quality Product, Great Comms and great info.. 100% recommended.. AWESOME!!!
Je n’ai pas encore fait la robe mais le patron a l’air simple.
Quick download, patten easy to print, good outcome
PDF - 1960s Pattern A-line Dress 'Easy to Sew' - Multi-sizes - Download