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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        1920's ONE-PIECE DRESS

        Step back in time with this 1920s vintage sewing pattern. Craft a stunning one-piece wedding dress that exudes elegance and sophistication. Featuring a unique design with a draped front and dart-fitted details, this dress is a true masterpiece. With two styles of one-piece sleeves and a narrow belt included, you can customize your look effortlessly. Embrace the charm of the past and create a timeless garment with this vintage sewing pattern.

        Without Lining. Closed on Left Shoulder and Under the Left Arm. Front of Dress is Draped Up at Left Side and Dart-fitted at Right Under-arm Seam; perforated to be made without the Point at Lower Edges on Left Side. Oval-shaped Neck perforated in Back for V-shaped Outline. Two Styles of One-piece Sleeves are provided in Pattern: Both sleeves perforated for shorter Sleeves. Dress is perforated for Deep Armholes, Worn Sleeveless, A Narrow Belt is Arranged Across the Back of Dress: It is included in Under arm Seams. Width around Entire Lower Edge of Dress (Size 36), about 1 5/8 yds.

        See our Fabric Amount Conversion Guide.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.


        Size Guide

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

        Sewing Notions

        Matching thread

        Fabric Amount Guide

        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

        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

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

        Skill Level

        Intermediate

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

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