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Rockabilly Swing Dress Pattern
PRINCESS LINE DRESS (11 Piece). (A) Button trim gives double-breasted effect to a princess dress with contrast collar, below-elbow sleeves. (B) Short sleeved dress, shallow neckline front and back, contrast ribbon trim. (C) Portrait neckline, contrast collar.
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust 36” (91 cm)
Waist 28” (71 cm)
Hips 38” (97 cm)
Finished length from back of neck to lower edge, View A - 2" hem allowed, 47"
Finished back length of dress from natural waistline, View B & C - 2" hem allowed.
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
12" Dress Placket Zipper for side opening. View 1, 7" neck type zipper for back neck opening.
About 5 1/2 yds. Seam Binding. Purchased belt if desired. VIEW A: 8 buttons, purchased tailored shoulder pads. VIEWS A or B: 1/4 yd. 25" interfacing. VIEW B: 3/4 yd. 1 1/4" ribbon. VIEW C: 1/2 yd. 25" interfacing.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
VIEW A
35" fabric (no nap), 5 1/4 yds.
44" fabric (no nap), 4 3/8 yds.
54" fabric (no nap), 3 1/2 yds.
CONTRAST COLLAR 35", 1/4 yd.
VIEW B
35" fabric (no nap), 4 7/8 yds.
41" fabric (no nap), 4 1/2 yds.
44" fabric (no nap), 4 yds.
VIEW C
35" fabric (no nap), 4 7/8 yds.
44" fabric (no nap), 3 7/8 yds.
CONTRAST COLLAR 35", 3/8 yd.
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
Sheer or Lightweight Wools, Shantung, Faille, Crepe, Linen, Pique, Cotton Broadcloth. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Beginner / Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for both 8.5"x11" Letter and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size, full scale pattern pieces.
