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'Dreamy' 40s Evening Dress
This beautiful Vogue 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.
Full eight gored skirt in two lengths joins the fitted bodice at waistline. Right side of bodice front extends over gathered bust fullness. Halter neckband. Centre-back closing for slide fastener.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust: 32" (81.3cm)
Waist: 26" (66cm)
Hips: 35" (89cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread, 14" side fastener.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
YARDAGE
Size: 14 (Vintage size)
Bust: 32 (81.3cm)
VIEW A
39” Without Nap |, 5 1/8 yds.
50” With Nap*, 5 1/8 yds.
VIEW B
39” With Nap*, 4 ¼ yds.
39” Without Nap |, 4 yds.
SKIRT STIFFENING – VIEW A
36” Stiffened Net or Crinoline, 5 1/8 yds.
SKIRT STIFFENING – VIEW B
36” Stiffened Net or Crinoline, 3 7/8 yds.
BODICE LINING
39”, ½ yd.
¾” Belting for Belt Interfacing, 1 yd.
1” Belting for inside belt, 7/8 yd.
14” Slide Fastener
Length of View A at centre-back from natural neck-line (“), 59 ¾” (151.8cm)
Length of View A at centre-back from natural neck-line (“), 47 ½” (120.7cm)
Width at lower edge of View A in size 16 is 153” (about 4 ¼ yds.)
Width at lower edge of View B in size 16 is 118 ½” (about 3 ¼ yds.)
2” Hem allowed on View B
* With nap, pile or one-way design.
| Without nap or pile or with a two-way design.
Above requirements do not allow for shrinkage.
Yardage does not allow for matching plaid or stripes.
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
Satin, Taffeta, Brocade, Moire, Damask, Lame, Slipper Satin, Taffeta Shantung, Surah 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 resealable envelope for easy storage.
