• Model wearing bridal gown and bridesmaid dress made from Simplicity 8425 pattern
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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        Bridal Gown & Bridesmaid Dress

        The scalloped bodice is top stitched to a sheer yoke of bridal gown, View 1. The long sleeves from points over wrists. Lace over-skirt is worn over a full length underskirt. View 2 has cummerbund and scalloped bodice. Yoke is optional. A tie slips through a slash to gather up lower edge of the three quarter sleeves.

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

        Size Guide

        Vintage Size: 16
        Bust: 34” (86cm)
        Waist: 28” (71cm)
        Hip: 37” (94cm)
        Finished Back Length of View 1: 58 ½” (148cm)
        Finished Back Length of View 2: 48 ½” (123cm)

        Sewing Notions

        DRESS: - 3 spools thread; Purchased loops; Straight seam binding; Covered buttons. UNDERSKIRT VIEW 1: - 2 spools thread; Straight seam binding. CUMMERBUND VIEW 2: - 2 spools thread; Straight seam binding.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Extra Fabric is required for plaids and napped fabrics.
        VIEW 1 – UNDERSKIRT AND BODICE LINING
        39” fabric, 8 ¼ yds.
        44” or 50” fabric, 7 ½ yds.

        VIEW 1 – SKIRT: - 5 yds. of 35” or 39” lace flouncing.
        VIEW 1 – BODICE
        35” or 39” all over lace, 1 5/8 yds.
        NOTE: - If Skirt and bodice are desired of plain fabric, combine above given yardages.
        VIEW 2 – DRESS
        35” fabric, 7 ¾ yds.
        39” fabric, 7 ½ yds.
        44” fabric, 6 ¾ yds.
        50” fabric, 6 3/8 yds.

        VIEW 1 OR 2 – YOKE (OPTIONAL) for Views
        39” or 44” fabric, ½ yd.

        Lower Edge View 1 Underskirt, 210 ½” (534cm)
        Lower Edge View 1 Skirt, 178 ½” (453cm)
        Lower Edge View 2 Dress, 196” (497cm)

        VIEW 1. NET FOOTING ½” wide, 2 7/8 yds.
        VIEW 2, NET FOOTING ½” wide, ¾ yd.
        VIEW 1 OR 2 – HORSEHAIR – 6 yds. of 5” width.
        VIEW 1 OR 2 – CABLE CORD: - 7/8 yd. of ¼” width.

        12 pieces pattern

        Recommended Fabrics

        TYPES: - Skirt, View 1: silk taffeta, marquisette, organza, slipper satin, Dress: lace, organza. Yoke, View 1 and 2: net, chiffon. View 2: cotton, eyelet, embroidered organdie, silk, taffeta, faille, satin. 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.