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1950s Pattern - Rockabilly Vestee Dress
Dress may feature slim skirt, view 1, or flared skirt, view 2. Wide collar outlines V-neckline which is finished with button trimmed vestee. Dress may have short set-in sleeves or be sleeveless. V. 1 detachable collar is contrasting. V. 2 collar is detailed with top-stitching.
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size: 16
Bust: 34” (86.4cm)
Waist: 28” (71.2cm)
Hip: 37” (94cm)
Finished Back Length of View 1 and 2: 47” (119.4cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
VIEW 1 AND 2: - 2 spools of Thread; 12” Dress Type Zipper for side opening of dress; 1 Button; Bias Binding; Belt, Buckle – (Optional). VIEW 1: - Double Fold Bias Tape; Tailored Shoulder Pads – (Optional).
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Vintage Size: 16
VIEW 1
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 4 yds.
39” fabric without nap, 3 5/8 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 ¼ yds.
54” fabric without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
VIEW 1 – CONTRASTING DETACHABLE COLLAR
35”, 36” or 39” fabric without nap, 7/8 yd.
VIEW 2
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 5 1/8 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 4 yds.
50” fabric without nap, 3 1/8 yds.
Width Around Lower Edge of View 1, 51 ¾”
Width Around Lower Edge of View 2, 106 ½”
VIEW 1 – SKIRT INTERFACING … 3/8 yd. of 35”, 36” or 39” fabric.
VIEW 1 OR 2 – COLLAR AND VESTEE INTERFACING
25”, 32”, 35” or 36” fabric, 5/8 yd.
2” HEM ALLOWED IN DRESS
12 pieces pattern
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
TYPES: - V. 1: Cotton, denim, linen, pique, cotton tweed, rayon, butcher linen, tissue faille, sharkskin, wool. Contrast: Cotton, linen, rayon, silk. V. 2: Cotton, chambray, broadcloth, pique, linen, polished cotton, rayon, taffeta, shantung, faille. 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 both 8.5"x11" Letter and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size, full scale pattern pieces.
