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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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We know you’ll love this sewing pattern as much as we do. If you aren't satisfied with the paper pattern version you have 30-days from receipt to return it. Please see our refund policy for more details;
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Vintage 50s Slim or Full Skirt
Three styles to choose from this beautiful 1955 pattern. A sure winner for all occasions. Three styles of sleeves, two styles of skirt - with or without skirt drape. Add your own finishing touched e.g. braid, sequins or leave plain - a very flattering and gorgeous example of this silhouette era. pattern includes a size adjustment guide.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size: 18
Bust: 36” (91.4cm)
Waist: 30” (76.2cm)
*Hip: 39” (99.1cm)
Back Waist length: 16 ¾” (42.5cm)
Finished Dress length from back of neck: 47 ¼” (120cm)
(2” hem)
Width at lower edge of A-C: 101” (256.5cm)
Width at lower edge of B: 51 ½” (130.8cm)
*If your hip is larger, adjust pattern as shown on CUT AND SEW GUIDE.
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread, 6” General Use Zipper for Side Opening
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
VIEW A – Bordered Fabric
35” (Border on One Selvage Only), 4 7/8 yds.
VIEW B -
45” Without Nap*, 3 ¾ yds.
52” Without Nap*, 3 1/8 yds.
7/8 yd. Braid or Novelty Banding, 3 ¾ yds.
Interfacing for Belt – 25” Sheer Canvas or Non-woven Interfacing
12” Dress Placket Zipper for Side Opening, 1/8 yd.
VIEW C –
35” Without Nap*, 5 yds.
42” Without Nap*, 4 ½ yds.
VIEW A or C –
1” Belt Backing (optional), 1 1/8 yds.
6” General Use Zipper for Waist Side Opening
VIEW B or C – GUIMPE
35” Without Nap*, 1 1/8 yds.
39” Without Nap*, 1 1/8 yds.
6” General Use Zipper for Side Opening
*WITHOUT NAP means fabric with either way design, or without nap or pile.
22 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
Border Print Cotton, Polished Cotton, Shantung, Wool Jersey, Crepe, Printed Cotton, Faille, Pongee, Peau de Sole. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
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 re-sealable envelope for easy storage.
