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Sewing Instructions are in English

1950s Pattern - Versatile Dress

A trio of flattering necklines vary this double-skirted dress. (A) Cut-out neckline gracefully highlights the long-sleeved version. (B) Slim-skirted dress as Peter Pan collar, three-quarter sleeves. (C) Deep-throated neckline invites jewellery and scarves; self belt.

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

Size Guide

Vintage Size: 16
Bust: 36” (91.4cm)
Waist: 28” (71.2cm)
Hip: 38” (96.5cm)
Back waist length: 16 ½” (42cm)
Finished back length form back of neck to lower edge –
3” hem allowed: 45” (114.3cm)

Sewing Notions

Thread. Purchased Tailored Shoulder Pads (Optional). Purchased Belt if desired. VIEW A: About 4 ¼ yds. Seam Binding. 3/8 yd. 25” Interfacing. 4 Snaps. VIEW B: About 2 ½ yds. Seam Binding. ½ yd. 25” Interfacing. 3 Buttons. VIEW C: About 4 yds. Seam Binding. ¼ yd. 25” Interfacing.
14” DRESS PLACKET ZIPPER FOR SIDE OPENING.

Fabric Amount Guide

Vintage Size: 16
VIEW A
39” Fabric (Without Nap), 4 yds.
44” Fabric (Without Nap), 3 ¼ yds.
54” Fabric (Without Nap), 2 5/8 yds.
VIEW D
35” Fabric (Without Nap), 3 5/8 yds.
44” Fabric (Without Nap), 2 7/8 yds.
54” Fabric (Without Nap), 2 1/8 yds.
VIEW C
35” Fabric (Without Nap), 2 3/8 yds.
44” Fabric (Without Nap), 3 1/8 yds.

Do not use fabric with a diagonal stripe or a decided diagonal weave. The above yardage does not allow for shrinkage or for matching stripes or plaids. Lower Edge Measurement: Size 16 – Views A and C – 96”; View B – 48”.

12 pieces pattern

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

All garments (V.1 jumper even plaid or plain): Cottons and blends; broadcloth, chambray, calico. Linen, Rayons, silk and synthetics; faille, sharkskin, shantung. Wools; jersey, crepe. Jumper also in flannel, tweeds. 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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