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The Belle Fontaine Dress
SKIRT, BLOUSE AND CUMMERBUND. The beautifully fitted blouse features a wide V neckline and short kimono sleeves. Blouse front laps diagonally right over left. A figure moulding peplum at blouse waistline holds the surplice blouse in place and assures a smooth fit. The flared skirt is fitted with darts in each of the eight gores. A matching or contrasting cummerbund gives a one-piece dress look to these mix-match separates.
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size:14 (Vintage size)
Bust: 32” (81.3cm)
Waist: 26” (66cm)
Hip: 35” (88.9)
Finished Back Length of Blouse: 20 ½” (52.1cm)
Finished Length of Skirt: 29 ½” (75cm)
Size:18 (Vintage size)
Bust: 36” (91.4cm)
Waist: 30” (76.2cm)
Hip: 39” (99cm)
Finished Back Length of Blouse: 21” (53.3cm)
Finished Length of Skirt: 30” (76.2cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
2 spools of Thread; Contrasting Thread; Bias Seam Binding; one 10” Neck Type Zipper for blouse side opening; one 7” Zipper for skirt side opening.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Size 32" Bust
Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics.
BLOUSE – EVEN LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 3/8 yds.
39” fabric without nap, 1 ¼ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 1/8 yds.
54” fabric without nap, 7/8 yd.
SKIRT – LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35”, 36” or 39” fabric without nap, 3 ¾ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 7/8 yds.
54” fabric without nap, 2 yds.
NOTE: If skirt and blouse are desired of same fabric, combine above yardages.
CUMMERBUND – 3/8 yd. of 35”, 36”, 39”, 44”, 45”, 54” fabric without nap.
Width Around Lower Edge of Skirt, 130 ½”
FEATHERBONING – ¼ yd.
Size 36" Bust
Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics.
BLOUSE – EVEN LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 5/8 yds.
39” fabric without nap, 1 3/8 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 1/4 yds.
54” fabric without nap, 1 yd.
SKIRT – LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35”, 36” or 39” fabric without nap, 3 ¾ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 yds.
54” fabric without nap, 21/4 yds.
NOTE: If skirt and blouse are desired of same fabric, combine above yardages.
CUMMERBUND – 3/8 yd. of 35”, 36”, 39”, 44”, 45”, 54” fabric without nap.
Width Around Lower Edge of Skirt, 136 ½”
FEATHERBONING – ¼ yd.
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
Blouse or skirt: Lengthwise stripe or pl.: Cotton, calico, polished cotton, chambray, pique, linen, lawn, voile, gingham, silk broadcloth, taffeta, butcher linen, shantung, rayon, wool jersey. Cummerbund: Cotton, linen, pique, rayon, jersey. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
If you Purchase the 36" bust pattern you will receive:
An email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for A0 (print-shop copy), (Letter-8.5"x11") and (A4) printing. The Letter/A4 consists of 76 pages. This digital download will print actual size full-scale pattern pieces.
If you purchase the 32" (same as above excluding the A0)
