• Model wearing easy to make dress made from Vogue 6881 pattern
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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        A-Line Dress

        “Easy to Make” Dress. Slightly fitted A – line dress with or without band at hemline; rolled or shaped collar. Sleeveless or long sleeves with or without band at wrist.

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

        Size Guide

        Vintage Size: 14
        Bust: 34” (86cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Thread. JUMPER: About 1 ½ yds. Seam Binding. 1 1/8 yds. 25” Woven or Non-Woven Interfacing. 1 Hook and Eye. Purchased Belt. BLOUSE: VIEW A – ¾ yd. 25” Woven or Non-Woven Interfacing. 5 Buttons. VIEWS A and B – About 1 ½ yds. Seam Binding. VIEWS B, C and D – 3/8 yd. 25” Woven or Non-Woven Interfacing. 4 Buttons. VIEWS C and D – 1 3/8 yds. Seam Binding. VIEW C – ¾ yd. ¼” Elastic.
        22” NECKLINE TYPE ZIPPER FOR JUMPER BACK OPENING.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        No allowance for matching plaid or stripes.
        Version A dress
        35” Without Nap|, 3 ½ yds.
        45” Without Nap|, 2 5/8 yds.
        54” Without Nap|, 2 1/8 yds.
        60” Without Nap|, 2 yds.
        Underlining
        Use same yardage as dress for 35” or 45” fabric
        Version B dress (with contrasting bands)
        35” Without Nap|, 2 7/8 yds.
        45” Without Nap|, 2 ¼ yds.
        54” Without Nap|, 1 ¾ yds.

        Underlining
        Use same yardage as dress for 35” or 45” fabric
        Contrast bands B
        35” Without Nap|, 1 ¼ yds.
        45” Without Nap|, 1 1/8 yds.
        54” Without Nap|, 7/8 yd.

        Contrast underlining B

        Recommended Fabrics

        Lightweight Woolen, Georgette, Cottons, Synthetics, Silks. 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.