• Model wearing halter dress made from sewing pattern printed Pattern 4498
  • Model wearing halter dress made from sewing pattern printed Pattern 4498
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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        Wrap-Around Sun Dress

        If you love a project that doesn't have fastenings then this dress is the perfect garment. Quick and easy to make featuring a halter neck, dart fitted bodice and skirt that flares from the hip. Secured with a tie belt.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.

        Size Guide

        Vintage Size: 16
        Bust: 36” (91cm)
        Waist: 28” (71.cm)
        Hips: 38” (96cm)
        Finished back length, neck to waist: 16 ½” (42cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Matching Thread.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        WITHOUT NAP
        Backwrap Dress
        35” Fabric, 3 ¾ yds.
        39” Fabric, 3 ½ yds.
        45” Fabric, 2 7/8 yds.
        35” Interfacing, ½ yd.

        One row of Ric-Rac or Trim about 2 ¾ yds.
        2” Hem allowed on lower edge of dress.
        Width of lower edge, size 16, about 2 ¾ yds. Each additional size 2” more.
        Allow extra yardage for matching plaid or stripes.

        5/8” (1.6cm) Seam allowance

        7 pattern piece

        Recommended Fabrics

        Linen, Peau de Soie, Crepe, Faille, Printed Silk or Cotton, Silk and Worsted, Polished Cotton, Waffle Pique, Honan.
        NOTE: Not Suitable for Diagonal Prints or Diagonal Weaves.         See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Beginner/Intermediate

        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 re-sealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which may include age related wear and tear.