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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        50s Cheongsam Dress Pattern

        Dress and overcoat with elegant oriental-inspired cheongsam styling. Stylish slim fitting unlined coat. This super sleek co-ordinate will suit many an occasion!

        Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.

        Size Guide

        Size:14 (Vintage size)
        Bust: 32” (81cm)
        Waist: 26 ½” (66cm)
        Hips: 33” (89cm)

        Finished Coat length from back of neck: 46 ½”
        (1 5/8” hem)
        Width at lower edge of Dress: 45 ½” (115.6cm)
        Width at lower edge of Coat: 54 ½” (138.5cm)

        Size:20 (Vintage size)
        Bust: 38” (96.5cm)
        Waist: 32” (81.3cm)
        Hips: 41” (104.1cm)

        Finished Coat length from back of neck: 47 1/4”
        (1 5/8” hem)
        Width at lower edge of Dress: 51.5” (130.8 cm)
        Width at lower edge of Coat: 58.5” (148.6cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Matching thread

        Fabric Amount Guide

        FABRIC REQUIRED
        Bust 32"
        DRESS -
        35” With Nap*, 3 yds.
        35” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
        39” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
        42” With Nap*, 2 7/8 yds.
        42” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
        52” Without Nap**, 1 7/8 yds.
        12” Dress Placket Zipper for Side Opening.
        COAT -
        35” With Nap*, 5 3/8 yds.
        35” or 42” Without Nap**, 3 7/8 yds.
        52” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
        25” Sheer Canvas or Non-Woven Interfacing, 1 ½ yds.

        *WITH NAP means fabric with one way design, or with nap or pile.
        **WITHOUT NAP means fabric with either way design, or without nap or pile.

        Bust 38"
        FABRIC REQUIRED
        DRESS -
        35” With Nap*, 3 yds.
        35” Without Nap**, 3 yds.
        39” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
        42” With Nap*, 3yds.
        42” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
        52” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
        12” Dress Placket Zipper for Side Opening.
        COAT -
        35” With Nap*, 5 1/2 yds.
        35” or 42” Without Nap**, 4 yds.
        52” Without Nap**, 3 1/8 yds.
        25” Sheer Canvas or Non-Woven Interfacing, 1 ½ yds.

        *WITH NAP means fabric with one way design, or with nap or pile.
        **WITHOUT NAP means fabric with either way design, or without nap or pile.

        Recommended Fabrics

        Linen, Surah, Satin, Printed Cotton Broadcloth, Faille, Polished Cotton, Velveteen, Jersey, Coat – Linen, Flannel, Cotton Coatings, Cotton Damask, Jersey Coatings, Bengoline, Velveteen.
        Note: Not suitable for Diagonal Prints or Diagonal Weaves.
        See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        What You Will Receive

        After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for both 8.5"x11" Letter and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full scale pattern pieces.
        If you Purchase the 38" bust pattern you will receive all of the above plus an A0 Print Shop Copy.