1940's Pattern, Elegant Halter Neck Evening Dress
Dreamy 40s Evening Dress
This beautiful dress features full, eight-gored, skirt in two lengths which are joined to the fitted bodice at waist-line. The right side of the bodice front extends over gathered bust fullness. Halter neck-band. Centre-back closing for slide fastener.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.
Sewing Skill Level: Intermediate
Recommended Fabrics: Cotton, Velvets, Satins, Silks, Brocade, Taffeta, Lamé.
Fabric Amount Guideline: Fabric amounts vary between 3.9 yds (3.6 meters) and 5.2 yds (4.75 meters), depending on width of fabric and view. Please see the pattern back image for specific details. Check out our extensive range of fabrics from our Recommended Partners
Size Guide| Bust | 32" (81,3cm) |
|---|---|
| Waist | 26" (66cm) |
| Hips | 35" (89cm) |
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. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you will receive a piece of history that may include age-related wear and tear!
Sizes
Please note that the size number (e.g. size 12) on the reproduced vintage pattern will most likely be completely different to today's sizing. The further back in time you go, the smaller the clothes get, and you may have to adjust up another size or two.
Women
| Sizes | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 76cm /30″ |
81cm /32″ |
86cm /34″ |
91cm /36″ |
96cm /38″ |
101cm /40″ |
106cm /42″ |
111cm /44″ |
116cm /46″ |
| Waist | 59cm /23″ |
64cm /25″ |
69cm /27″ |
74cm /29″ |
79cm /31″ |
84cm /33″ |
89cm /35″ |
94cm /37″ |
99cm /39″ |
| Hips | 84cm /33″ |
89cm /35″ |
94cm /37” |
99cm /39″ |
104cm /41″ |
109cm /43″ |
114cm /45″ |
119cm /47″ |
124cm /49″ |
Men
| Sizes | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (at fullest) | 89.5cm / 35" | 97cm / 38" | 104.5cm / 51" | 112cm / 44" | 119.5cm / 47" |
| Waist | 59cm / 23″ | 64cm / 25″ | 69cm / 27″ | 74cm / 29″ | 79cm / 31″ |
| Hips | 84cm / 33″ | 89cm / 35″ | 94cm / 37” | 99cm / 39″ | 104cm / 41″ |
| Sizes | Age 2 | Age 4 | Age 6 | Age 8 | Age 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 53cm / 21″ | 57cm / 22.5″ | 61cm / 24″ | 66cm / 26″ | 72cm / 28.5″ |
| Waist | 52cm / 20.5″ | 54cm / 21.25″ | 58cm / 23″ | 61cm / 24″ | 63cm / 25″ |
| Height | 95cm / 38″ | 104cm / 41″ | 116cm / 45.5″ | 128cm / 50.5″ | 140cm / 55 |