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Centennial Costume with apron ruffle
1950s cotume. View 1, Blouse, Weskit and Skirt with Lower Ruffle. View 2, Blouse, Weskit and Skirt with Apron Ruffle.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size: 14
Bust: 32” (81.3cm)
Width across back, 4” below neck: 13 ½” (34.3cm)
Waist: 26 ½” (67cm)
Hip (7” below natural waistline): 35” (89cm)
Skirt Length at center back, no hem allowed: 39 ½” (100.3cm)
Width at lower edge, about: 100” (254cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Buttons for back of blouse and front of weskit. Shoulder pads for blouse. 2 – 50 yd. Spools of thread for skirt. 7” Skirt placket slide fastener or snaps. 50 yd. Spool of thread for weskit or blouse.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
View 1. Blouse, Weskit and Skirt with Lower Ruffle
BLOUSE
35” Material (without nap), 2 3/8 yds.
1 ½” Embroidered Edging, 1 5/8 yds.
WESKIT
35” Material (without nap), 1 ¼ yds.
SKIRT WITH LOWER RUFFLE
35” Material (without nap), 5 3/8 yds.
View 2. Blouse, Weskit and Skirt with Apron Ruffle
BLOUSE AND WESKIT
Yardage the same as for View 1
SKIRT WITH APRON RUFFLE
35” Material (without nap), 4 5/8 yds.
½” (1.27cm) ALLOWED FOR ALL SEAMS
13 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
Lace (View “A”), Crepe, Taffeta, Satin, Tissue Shantung. 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.
