Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Vintage Ball Gown Pattern
With attached stole or strapless, this beautiful strapless evening or bridal, wedding gown with beautifully moulded bodice and flowing bouffant skirt (view B) adds a new detail in (view A) the wispy, floating stole-scarf that is attached to one side then drapes around the shoulders.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern
Size Guide
Size Guide
(14-16-18-20)
Size 14
Bust 36” (92cm)
Waist 28” (71cm)
Hips 38” (97cm)
Size 16
Bust 38” (97cm)
Waist 30” (76cm)
Hips 40” (102cm)
Size 18
Bust 40” (102cm)
Waist 32” (81cm)
Hips 42” (107cm)
Size 20
Bust 42” (107cm)
Waist 34” (87cm)
Hips 44” (112cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
14” Zipper, 1 5/8 yds. of ¼” Covered Boning, Hooks and Eyes.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
MULTI-SIZED FOR CUSTOM FIT
Vintage Size: 14
DRESS A, B
45” *, 8 ¼ yds.
60” *, 5 ½ yds.
UNDERLINING/LINING A, B
45”, 6 1/8 yds.
CONTRAST B (Drape)
45”, 60” **, 2 ½ yds.
Back length from base of your neck
Dress A, B: 59 ½”
Vintage Size: 16
DRESS A, B
45” *, 8 ¼ yds.
60” *, 5 ½ yds.
UNDERLINING/LINING A, B
45”, 6 3/8 yds.
CONTRAST B (Drape)
45”, 60” **, 2 ½ yds.
Back length from base of your neck
Dress A, B: 59 ¾”
Vintage Size: 18
DRESS A, B
45” *, 8 ¼ yds.
60” *, 5 ½ yds.
UNDERLINING/LINING A, B
45”, 6 ½ yds.
CONTRAST B (Drape)
45”, 60” **, 2 5/8 yds.
Back length from base of your neck
Dress A, B: 60”
Vintage Size: 20
DRESS A, B
45” *, 8 ¼ yds.
60” *, 5 5/8 yds.
UNDERLINING/LINING A, B
45”, 6 ¾ yds.
CONTRAST B (Drape)
45”, 60” **, 2 5/8 yds.
Back length from base of your neck
Dress A, B: 60 ¼”
*with nap. **without nap
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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¼" | 6mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Dress A, B: Shantung, Taffeta and Satin. Contrast B: Chiffon and Organza. Underlining/Lining: Lining Fabrics. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals, plaids or stripes. Use nap yardages/layouts for pile, shaded or one-way design fabrics. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
If you select a Paper Pattern, you will receive a true to scale reproduction sewing pattern printed on A0 premium paper, along with instructions, and a full-colour front cover. Your pattern will arrive, in a clear resealable envelope for easy storage.