• Illustrations of models wearing 1930’s dress in 3 variations for evening and day wear made from Weldons 656 pattern
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      Dawn & Gill

        Evening and formal dress set

        The first dress is an elegant little evening dress which would look delightful in satin with yoke and belt in a contrasting shade.

        The second evening dress has beautifully draped sleeves. It would work well in satin,

        The third dress is a very smart frock for day and business wear. Notice the buttoned front and the trim breast pocket. Choose medium weight tweed for an authentic look.

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

        Size Guide

        Vintage Size
        Bust 36” (91.5cm)
        Waist: 30” (76.2cm)
        Hip 40” (101.6cm)

        Please note only bust size is stated on the actual pattern and waist and hip and measurement has been taken from a 1930s size chart.

        Sewing Notions

        Matching thread, press studs, hooks and loops, buttons for day dress

        Fabric Amount Guide

        1. Sleeveless evening dress
        3 3/4 yards of 36” (3.4 meters of 91.5cm) fabric
        1 5/8 yards of 36” trimming (1.5meters of 91.5cm)

        2. Evening dress with draped sleeves
        6 yards of 36” (5.5meters of 91.5cm) fabric
        1 5/8 yard of 36” trimming material (1.5 meters of 91.5cm)

        3. Day dress
        2 3/4 yards of 54” (2.5 meters of 1.4 meters) fabric.

        13 pieces pattern

        Some common imperial to metric fabric conversions:

        35" (89 cm) , 36" (91.5 cm), 39" (99.1 cm), 44"
        (111.8 cm), 45" (114.3 cm), 1 yd. (91.5 cm)

        1” (25.4 mm), 3/4” (19 mm), 3/8” (9.6 mm), 1/2” (12.7 mm), 1/4 “ (6.4 mm)

        Recommended Fabrics

        Wool suiting, Crepe, jersey, modern day equivalents. Tweed, velvet, crepe de chine, satin.
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        Skill Level

        Advanced

        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.