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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        Women's Cocktail Dress Pattern

        ONE PIECE DRESS. Four piece circular skirt joins the sleeveless bodice at waist-line. Wide, low neck-line, front and back. Shaped collar cut in one with bodice front, joins the back section at the shoulders.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.

        Size Guide

        Size: 16 (Vintage size)
        Bust: 34" (86cm)
        Hips: 37” (94cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Matching thread

        Fabric Amount Guide

        YARDAGE
        DRESS
        35” Without Nap|, 4 ¾ yds.
        39” With Nap*, 4 5/8 yds.
        39” Without Nap|, 4 ½ yds.
        45” Without Nap|, 4 ¼ yds.
        48” Without Nap|, 3 ¾ yds.
        BELT INTERFACING
        25” Hair Canvas, ¼ yd.
        ¾” belting for inside belt, 7/8 yd.
        12” Dress Placket Fastener
        Length of Dress at centre-back from natural neck-line, 45”
        Width at lower edge of Dress in size 16 is 126 ½” (about 3 ½ yds.)
        3” Hem allowed
        *With nap, pile or one-way design.
        | Without nap or pile or with a two-way design.
        Above requirements do not allow for shrinkage.
        Yardage does not allow for matching plaid or stripes.

        Recommended Fabrics

        Peau de soie, Barathea, Taffeta, Shantung, Moire, Faille, Crepe, Satin, Surah, Linen, Pique, Cotton broadcloth 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 resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.