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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        1950s Queens Gambitt 'V' Pinafore Dress

        Blouse has wide collar, long set-in sleeves gathered into French cuffs and button front closing. Jumper has deep V front neckline and top-stitching detail. V.1 jumper has full softly pleated skirt. Shaped self belt may be fastened with button and buttonhole or nylon tape closure. V.2 has slim skirt with soft pleats at front waistline and back kick pleat. Belt is purchased.

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

        Size Guide

        Vintage Size: 12
        Bust: 32” (81.3cm)
        Waist: 25” (63.5cm)
        Hip: 34” (86.4cm)
        Back length – neck base to waist: 16” (40.7cm)
        Finished back length of blouse: 22 ¼” (56.5cm)
        Finished back length of jumper: 43” (109.2cm)

        Vintage Size: 14
        Bust: 34” (86.4cm)
        Waist: 26” (66.1cm)
        Hip: 36” (91.5cm)
        Back length – neck base to waist: 16¼” (41.3cm)
        Finished back length of blouse: 22½” (57.2cm)
        Finished back length of jumper: 43½” (110.5cm)

        Vintage Size: 16
        Bust: 36” (91.4cm)
        Waist: 28” (71.1cm)
        Hip: 38” (96.5cm)
        Back length – neck base to waist: 16½” (41.9cm)
        Finished back length of blouse: 22¾” (57.8cm)
        Finished back length of jumper: 44” (111.8cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Blouse V.1 and 2: Thread, 4 buttons for front, 4 buttons for cuff links. Jumper V. 1 and 2: Thread, 24” neck type zipper for center back opening. Belt V. 1: Two 3” zig-zag wires (opt.), 4” of nylon tape closure (opt.), 1 button. Jumper V.2 : Belt.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Bust 32":
        View 1 Blouse
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 ¼ yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 yds.
        54” fabric without nap, 1 ½ yds.
        View 1 Jumper Even plaid or plain fabric
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 4 yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 ⅜ yds.
        54” fabric without nap, 2 ¾ yds.
        View 2 Blouse
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 ⅜ yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 yds.
        54” fabric without nap, 1 ⅝ yds.
        View 2 Jumper
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 ⅝ yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 ⅛ yds.
        54” fabric without nap, 1 ⅝ yds.
        Width lower edge view 1 jumper, 88”
        Width lower edge view 2 jumper, 44”

        Bust 34":
        View 1 Blouse
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 ¼ yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2⅛ yds.
        54” fabric without nap, 1⅝ yds.
        View 1 Jumper Even plaid or plain fabric
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 4⅛ yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 ½ yds.
        54” fabric without nap, 2 ¾ yds.
        View 2 Blouse
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 ½ yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2¼ yds.
        54” fabric without nap, 1 ⅝ yds.
        View 2 Jumper
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 ⅝ yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 ⅛ yds.
        54” fabric without nap, 1 ⅝ yds.
        Width lower edge view 1 jumper, 89”
        Width lower edge view 2 jumper, 45”

        Bust 36":
        View 1 Blouse
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 ½ yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2¼ yds.
        54” fabric without nap, 1¾ yds.
        View 1 Jumper Even plaid or plain fabric
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 4¼ yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 ½ yds.
        54” fabric without nap, 2 ¾ yds.
        View 2 Blouse
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 ¾ yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2¼ yds.
        54” fabric without nap, 1 ¾ yds.
        View 2 Jumper
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2½ yds.
        54” fabric without nap, 1 ⅞ yds.
        Width lower edge view 1 jumper, 89”
        Width lower edge view 2 jumper, 47”

        All Sizes
        View 1 or 2 Blouse interfacing (opt.) ½ yd. 32”, 35”, 36” woven or non-woven fabric.
        View 1 or 2 Jumper interfacing – ¼ yd. of 32”, 35”, 36” woven or non-woven fabric.
        View 1 Belt interfacing (heavy) 3/8 yd. of 25”, 32”, 35”, 36” woven or non-woven fabric.

        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

        Beginner / 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.

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