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  • Model wearing 1950s dress with two skirts and detachable collar made from Simplicity 1132 34 pattern
  • Model wearing 1950s dress with two skirts and detachable collar made from Simplicity 1132 34 pattern
  • Model wearing 1950s dress with two skirts and detachable collar made from Simplicity 1132 34 pattern
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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        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

        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

        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

        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

        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

        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.