Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Late 60's One-Piece Dress
Semi-fitted dress, in evening or street length, has scoop, V-shaped or jewel neckline with front opening. Optional button, fur, or jewel trim. Full length, short sleeves, or sleeveless. Optional purchased belts and scarf.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size: 16
Bust: 38” (96cm)
Waist: 29” (73cm)
Hip: 40” (101cm)
Back waist length: 16 ¾” (42cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
22” neckline zipper; hooks and eyes size1; and purchased belt (Optional); also five 5/8” (line 24) buttons for B, C and E and seam binding for A, D and E.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Obvious diagonal fabrics are not suitable.
No allowance for matching plaid or stripes.
Version A or B dress
35” * or |, 3 7/8 yds.
45” * or |, 3 1/8 yds.
54” * or |, 2 3/8 yds.
Underlining: Use same yardage as dress for 35” or 45” 2 ½ yds. of fur trim for B
Version C dress
35” * or |, 3 3/8 yds.
45” * or |, 2 5/8 yds.
54” * or |, 2 ¼ yds.
Underlining: Use same yardage as dress for 35” or 45”
Version D dress
35” *, 5 ¼ yds.
35” |, 5 yds.
45” * or |, 4 1/8 yds.
54” * or |, 3 3/8 yds.
Underlining: Use same yardage as dress for 35” or 45” 4 /4 yds. of 1 ¼” trim for D
½ yd. of 36”, 37” or 45” interfacing fabric for hem D.
Version E dress
35” * or |, 3 3/8 yds.
45” * or |, 2 5/8 yds.
54” * or |, 2 ¼ yds.
Underlining: Use same yardage as dress for 35” or 45”
Version A, B, D or E interfacing
½ yd. of 36”, 37” or 45” fabric for hem
Finished back length from base of neck:
Dress A, B, C and E, 40 ¼” (102cm)
Dress D, 58” (147cm)
Width at lower edge
Dress A, B, C or E, 62” (157cm)
Dress D, 83” (210cm)
*With nap, shading, pile or one-way design.
| Without nap, shading or pile or with a two-way design.
12 pieces pattern
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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¼" | 6mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Crisp fabrics such as Linen, Pique, Brocade, Satin, Knits, Light and Medium Weight Wool, Flannel and Gabardine. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
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.