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  • Model wearing dress made from Anne Adams36 pattern
  • Model wearing dress made from Anne Adams 36 pattern
  • Model wearing dress made from Anne Adams 36 pattern
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      Dawn & Gill

        1950's 'Sunshine' Dress

        Wide strapped sundress, cuffed bodice, darted to the waist and centre seam.  Bolero Jacket to complete this sunshiny look.

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

        Size Guide

        Vintage Size: 24
        Bust: 42” (106.7cm)
        Waist: 36” (91.4cm)
        Hip (2” below natural waistline): 45” (114.3cm)
        Finished back length (from base of neck to lower skirt edge with 2 ½” turn-up allowed for hem): 47” (119.4cm)
        Width at lower edge, about: 3 ¾ yds.

        Sewing Notions

        1 – 100 yd. spool of thread fpr dress, Seam binding.
        1 – 100 yd. spool of thread for bolero, 16” neck type, zipper.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        VIEW 1 DRESS & BOLERO
        35” Fabric (without nap), 5 3/8 yds.
        39” Fabric (without nap), 5 yds.
        VIEW 1 or 2 BOLERO LINING
        39” Fabric (without nap), 1 1/8 yds.
        VIEW 2 DRESS WITH CONTRASTING BOLERO
        DRESS
        35” Fabric (without nap), 4 ¾ yds.
        42” Fabric (without nap), 4 ¼ yds.
        BOLERO
        35” Fabric (without nap), 1 3/8 yds.
        42” Fabric (without nap), 1 1/8 yds.
        NOTE: For bolero lining see View 1 yardage

        Recommended Fabrics

        Novelty cotton, Linen, Shantung, Novelty Rayon or Silk. Plisse, Crepe. Lining: Taffeta, Wider width cottons. 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.