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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        1940s Sweetheart Dresses

        Such an elegant dress for any occasion! Bodice fullness is gathered into the shoulder yoke and shaped waistband of the easily made dress, which may have an eight panelled or gathered skirt, long or short sleeves.

        For a video tutorial on the making of this dress please click here.

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

        Size Guide

        Bust: 32” (81.3 cm)
        Waist: 26” (66 cm)
        Hips: 35" (88.9 cm)

        Finished back Length from Neck to Hem: 44"(111.76cm)
        1/2"(1.27cm) (Turnings allowed on all Seams.

        Sewing Notions

        Matching Sewing Cotton or Silk. Hooks & Eyes.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Without Nap or up or down Design.
        Note - Additional material is required when matching Stripes and Checks.

        View A Long Sleeve, 36" Material, 3 3/8 yds.
        View A Short Sleeve, 36" Material, 3 yds.
        View A Long Sleeve, 54" Material, 2 1/4 yds.
        View B Long Sleeve, 36" Material, 3 3/8 yds.
        View B Long Sleeve, 36" Material, 3 yds.
        View B Long Sleeve, 54" Material, 2 yds.
        Finished Back Length from Neck to Hem: 44” (111.8cm)

        Width round lower edge of View A Size 36” is about 2 ¼ yds.
        Width round lower edge of View B Size 36” is about 2 yds.
        ½” Turnings are allowed on all seams.

        Recommended Fabrics

        Rayon, Silk, Cotton, Fine Wools, Wool Blends 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.