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Dawn & Gill

Sewing Instructions are in English

Co-ordinating Outfit Pattern

A stunning example of how 1950s Hollywood glamour always wins! This full outfit features softened sheath with raised, squared neckline and is sleeveless. For variety wear it with a contrasting cape with a Peter Pan collar, a whirl-wide sheer overskirt, or a wide cumber-bund sash that ties in back. Zipper side opening. Sew your heart out! You're worth it!

After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to download your pattern(s). The pattern is full-scale and in three formats: US Letter, EU A4 (for home printing), and A0 (for print shop use).

This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.

How to print and assemble at home.

Size Guide

Size: 16 (Vintage size)
Bust: 36” (91cm)
Waist: 28” (71cm)
Hips: 38” (97cm)
Finished back length from natural waistline of skirt – 2 ½” hem allowed, of overskirt, 8” hem allowed: 30 ½” (77.5cm)
Finished length from back of neck to lower edge of cape – no hem allowed:

Sewing Notions

DRESS: About 2 yds. Sea Binding. Purchased Belt if desired. CAPE: 1 Button, 3/8 yd. 25" Interfacing. OVERSKIRT: 1 Button.

Fabric Amount Guide

YARDAGE FOR
DRESS
35” ALL FABRICS, 3 3/8 yds.
44” FABRIC (Without Nap), 2 3/8 yds.
CAPE
35” FABRIC (With Nap), 2 yds.
35” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 7/8 yds.
44” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 5/8 yds.
OVERSKIRT
35” FABRIC (Without Nap), 4 ½ yds.
44” FABRIC (Without Nap), 4 3/8 yds.
CUMMERBUND SASH
35” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 5/8 yds.
44” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 3/8 yds.
Note: This design is not suitable for fabrics with diagonal stripes or a decided diagonal weave.
The above yardage does not allow for shrinkage or for matching stripes or plaids. Lower Edge Measurement of Skirt: Size 16” – 48”; Overskirt, 136”
12” DRESS PLACKET ZIPPER FOR SIDE OPENING.

Imperial to Metric Conversion Fabric 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

DRESS & CAPE: Linens, Rayons, Sturdy Cotton, Velveteen, Corduroy. OVERSKIRT & SASH: Cotton or Silk Organdy, Sheers, Chiffons. 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 A0 (print-shop copy), 8.5"x11" and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full-scale pattern pieces

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