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70s Dress Pattern
After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to download your pattern(s). The pattern is full-scale and in three formats: US Letter, EU A4 (for home printing), and A0 (for print shop use).
Offered here as a Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size: S (10-12)
Bust: 32 ½” – 34” (82.5cm – 86.4cm)
Waist: 25” – 26 ½” (63.5cm – 67.3cm)
Hip: 34 ½” – 36” (87.6cm – 91.4cm)
Back-neck to waist: 16” – 16 ¼” (40.7cm – 41.3cm)
Vintage Size: M (14-16)
Bust: 36” – 38” (91.4cm – 96.5cm)
Waist: 28” – 30” (71.2cm – 76.2cm)
Hip: 38” – 40” (96.5cm – 101.6cm)
Back-neck to waist: 16 ½” – 16 ¾” (42cm – 42.5cm)
Vintage Size: L (18-20)
Bust: 40” - 42” (101.6cm – 106.7cm)
Waist: 32” – 34” (81.3cm – 86.4cm)
Hip: 42” – 44” (106.7cm – 111.8cm)
Back-neck to waist: 17” – 17 ¼” (43.2cm – 43.8cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Thread. A: One 22” zipper, one hook and eye, 4 ¾ yd. of ½” wide hem tape. B: 2 ¾ yd. of ½” wide hem tape, one ½” button. Look for Simplicity Trims.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Vintage Size: S (10-12)
Sizes-European: 36 -38
A Caftan
45” **, 4 yds.
60” **, 4 yds.
Interfacing – ½ yd. of 20” to 25” wide lightweight fusible, such as Pellon
Flexible trim – 6 3/8 yds. each of ¼”, 5/8”, and 1 ¼” wide
B Caftan
45” **, 3 ¾ yds.
60” **, 3 ½ yds.
Interfacing – ½ yd. of 20” to 25” wide lightweight fusible, such as Pellon
Flexible trim – 1 ¾ yds. each of ½” wide twill tape or ribbon
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (Chest and Hip Printed on Pattern Tissue)
A Bust: 37 ½” (95.3cm)
Finished back length form base of neck:
A, B: 54” (137cm)
Vintage Size: M (14-16)
Sizes-European: 40 – 42
A Caftan
45” **, 6 5/8 yds.
60” **, 4 1/8 yds.
Interfacing – ½ yd. of 20” to 25” wide lightweight fusible, such as Pellon
Flexible trim – 6 3/8 yds. each of ¼”, 5/8”, and 1 ¼” wide
B Caftan
45” **, 6 yds.
60” **, 3 ½ yds.
Interfacing – ½ yd. of 20” to 25” wide lightweight fusible, such as Pellon
Flexible trim – 1 ¾ yds. each of ½” wide twill tape or ribbon
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (Chest and Hip Printed on Pattern Tissue)
A Bust: 41 ½” (105.4cm)
Finished back length form base of neck:
A, B: 54 ½” (138.4cm)
Vintage Size: L (18-20)
Sizes-European: 44 – 46
A Caftan
45” **, 6 5/8 yds.
60” **, 4 1/8 yds.
Interfacing – ½ yd. of 20” to 25” wide lightweight fusible, such as Pellon
Flexible trim – 6 3/8 yds. each of ¼”, 5/8”, and 1 ¼” wide
B Caftan
45” **, 6 yds.
60” **, 3 ½ yds.
Interfacing – ½ yd. of 20” to 25” wide lightweight fusible, such as Pellon
Flexible trim – 1 ¾ yds. each of ½” wide twill tape or ribbon
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (Chest and Hip Printed on Pattern Tissue)
A Bust: 45 ½” (115.6cm)
Finished back length form base of neck:
A, B: 55” (139.7cm)
*without nap **with nap ***with or without nap
9 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
Batiks, Cotton Types, Crepe, Linen Types, Silky Types. A also in Sateen. B also in Crushed Velvet. Extra fabric needed to match plaids.
Stripes or one-way design fabrics. 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 A0 (print-shop copy), 8.5"x11" and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full-scale pattern pieces
