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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 a Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size: 14
Bust: 34” (86cm)
Sewing Notions
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
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
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
Lightweight Woolen, Georgette, Cottons, Synthetics, Silks. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
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
