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Vintage Size: 42
Bust: 42” (106.7cm)
Hip: 46” (116.8cm)

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.

Matching thread

Without Nap.
For dress with flowing sleeves
36” wide, 4 3/4 yds.
40” wide, 4 3/8 yds.
54” wide, 3 1/4 yds.
For sleeveless dress
36” wide, 4 1/4 yds.
40” wide, 3 3/4 yds.
Size 36 required ¾ yd. ribbon for bow.
If made with plain sleeves, size 16 requires 3 ¾ yds. material 36” wide, 3 1/8 yds. 40” wide or 2 3/8 yds. 54” wide. Size 36 requires 4 ¼ yds. 36” wide, 3 3/8 yds. 40” wide or 2 ¾ yds. 54” wide while Size 46 requires 4 ¾ yds. 36” wide, 4 5/8 yds. 40” wide or 3 ¼ yds. 54” wide.

7 pieces pattern

Yards to Centimeter

 Inches to Millimeters/Centimeter

Roll Width (Inches to Centimeters)

Seam Allowances

None stated, would suit silks, satin, lace. See our Fabric Partners

Intermediate

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. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which may include age related wear and tear.