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Versatile All Seasons Dress with Front Opening
The front opening descends to the waistline and the extended shoulders are figure-flattering. The slim skirt is pleated at the center front and joins the bodice at the natural waistline with an inset belt. In Style II, bound pocket; trim the skirt front. Use saddle stitching or banding to trim neckline and armholes. This look is very versatile as could be made for all seasons.
Simple to Make
Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size: 20
Bust: 38” (96cm)
Waist: 32” (81cm)
Hip: 41” (104cm)
Finished Back length from Base of Neck to Hem of;
Jumper: 43 ½” (110cm)
Width Around Lower Edge of;
Jumper: 64 ½” (163cm)
2” (5cm) TURN UP FOR HEM
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
STYLE I-II: - slide fastener: O snap fasteners, hooks and eyes, matching thread 100 yds. STYLE I – wool yarn or silk or cotton to saddle stitching. STYLE II: - contrast thread 5 yds.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
WITHOUT NAP OR UP OR DOWN DESIGN UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
NOTE: - Additional material is required when: - not pre-shrunk – matching stripes – for extra seam allowance when material ravels.
STYLE I JUMPER
35” material with nap, 2 7/8 yds.
35” material, 2 7/8 yds.
39” material, 2 5/8 yds.
54” plain or plaid, 1 7/8 yds.
NOTE: - The above yardage does not include extra material for matching plaids.
STYLE II JUMPER
35” material, 2 ¾ yds.
39” material, 2 ½ yds.
54” material, 1 ¾ yds.
LINING MATERIAL FOR POCKETS (WHEN 54” MATERIAL IS USED) – ¼ yd. of 35” or 39” material
BANDING
7/8” wide, 2 ½ yds.
STYLE I OR II
LINING MATERIAL FOR BELT FACINGS (WHEN NAPPED OR 54” MATERIAL IS USED) – 1/8 yd. of 39” material.
NON-MATERIAL SLIDE FASTENER (OPTIONAL) – 9” (22cm) for side opening.
¾” (1.9cm) ALLOWED FOR UNDERARM SEAM
½” (1.2cm) ALLOWED FOR ALL OTHER EDGE
8 pieces pattern
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
Corduroy, velveteen, cotton, denim, rayons, cotton blends, wool. 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.
