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1960's Dress
Three section dress, lightly fitted by French darts at front and vertical back darts, may have short or below elbow length set-in sleeves. Away-from-neck bias collar is faced and interfaced. Dress has zipper and low pleat at back and may be underlined. Purchased belt for dress with longer sleeves is optional.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust: 43” (109 cm)
Waist: 37.5” (95 cm)
Hips: 47” (120 cm)
Back waist length 16 1/2" (42 cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Thread, 22" Neck-Type Zipper for Half Sizes, 24" Neck-Type Zipper for Women's Sizes, 2 Hooks and Eyes, Optional Purchased Belt for View A.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
View A Dress
35" or 36" without nap 3 7/82 1/2 yds.
44" or 45" without nap 3 1/2 yds.
52" Without Nap 2 3/4 yds.
View B Dress
35" or 36" without nap 3 5/8 yds.
44" or 45" without nap 3 1/4 yds.
52" Without Nap 2 3/4 yds.
View A or B
Dress Underlining (Optional)
35" 2 3/4 yds.
45" 2 1/2 yds.
39" Woven Interfacing for Collar-½ yd. All Sizes.
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
SUGGESTED FABRICS: View A or B-Wool Crepe, Crepe, Synthetic Mixtures, Printed Silks or Cottons, Silk or Cotton Broadcloth, Jersey, Shantung, lightweight Flannel.
NOTE: Not Suitable for Diagonal Prints or Diagonal Weaves. 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.
