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The Riviera Ribbon Dress
A graceful 1960s one-piece design featuring a high-waisted bodice and softly gathered skirt, in your choice of evening or street length. Finished with an elegant bias roll collar and ribbon belt, with options for patch pockets and button trim. Choose sleeveless or full-length sleeves gathered into bands, with a striking contrast skirt option for added charm.
Featured in Vogue Pattern Book December 1966/January 1967
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust: 34” (87 cm)
Length at centre-bock from natural neck-line
Versions A or B 58 3/4"
Version C 40 1/4"
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
22"neckline zipper, hooks and eyes, Version A or 8: 7121' Ba 11 Buttons
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
No allowance for matching plaid or stripes.
Bust 34"
Version A bodice
35" With· or Without Nap 2 yds
45" Without Nap 1 1/2" yds
54" Without Nap 1 1/4yds
Underlining
Use some yardage as bodice for 35" or 45"
Version A skirt
35" With Nap 5 1/4 yds
35" Without Nap 4 1/8 yds
45" or 54" Without Nap 2 7/8 yds
Underlining
Use some yardage as skirt for 35" or 45" t
Version B dress
35" With Nap 5 1/4 yds
35" Without Nap 4 3/4 yds
45" With Nap 3 7/8 yds
45" Without Nap 3 1/4 yds
Underlining
Use some yardage as dress for 35" or 45"
Version C dress
35" With Nap 4 yds
35" Without Nap 3 7/8 yds
45" With Nap 3 1/8 yds
45" Without Nap 3 1/8 yds
Underlining
Use some yardage as dress for 45" or 45''
Versions A,B or C
1 3/4 yards of 1 1/4 Ribbon for Belt
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
Cotton -Silk -Velveteen • Brocade -Lightweight Wool Synthetics -Quilted 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.
