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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
Size Guide
Vintage Size: 42
Bust: 42” (106.7cm)
Hip: 46” (116.8cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread
Fabric Amount Guide
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
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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¼" | 6mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
None stated, would suit silks, satin, lace. 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. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which may include age related wear and tear.