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Betsy Bow & Bateau Dress
1950s sleeveless dress featuring an elegant bateau neckline and softly forward shoulders for a graceful silhouette. The back dips into a low V-shape, accented with a delicate bow trim and finished with a discreet back zipper closure. The fitted bodice defines the waist before flowing into a full, gathered skirt, creating a classic hourglass shape that embodies timeless mid-century style.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust: 32” (81.3cm)
Waist 25" (64cm)
Hip 34" (86cm)
Back length-neck base ta waist 16" (41cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Thread, Optional Ribbon Seam Binding, 2 Hooks and Eyes, 2 Snaps, 1 Yd. of 1 ½" Ribbon for Bows; 12" Neck-Type Zipper for A; 14" Neck-Type Zipper for 8.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
VIEW A or B-Dress Cut Crosswise 3 S" Lengthwise Striped
Fabric 6 yds.
VIEW A or B-Dress Cut Lengthwise-Crosswise Striped
or Plain Fabric 35" With Nap or
Without Nap 5 7/8 yds.
39" Without Nap 5 5/8 yds.
42" Without Nap 5 1/2 yds.
45" Without Nap or
without Nap 5 1/8 yds.
Above yardage does not include extra for matching stripes,
checks or plaids.
½" Grosgrain Ribbon for Waistline Stay 3/4 yd.
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
Striped Fabrics, Satin, Velveteen, Printed Silk or Cotton, Shantung, Peau de Soie, Linen, Polished Cotton. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
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.
