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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        Vintage 1960s pattern - Sheath DRESS

        Slim sleeveless dress, consisting of three main pieces plus facings, and triangular scarf. Dress has long darts at back and front, scooped or jewellery neckline, center back zipper and pleat. Dress may be worn with or without belt. Scarf is finished with narrow hem.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.

        Size Guide

        Body Measurements:
        Bust: 34” (86.4cm)
        Waist: 26” (66.1cm)
        Hip: 36” (91.4cm)
        Back waist length, 16 ¼” (41.3cm)
        Finished length from back of regular neckline, 43 ½” (110.5cm)
        (2” hem)
        Width at lower edge, 46” (116.8cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Thread, Seam Binding, 24” Neck type Zipper, 1 Hook and Eye, Optional Purchased Belt or Buckle for 1” Wide Belt.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Vintage Size: 14
        VIEW A – Dress Only
        35” Without Nap*, 3 yds.
        45” Without Nap*, 2 3/8 yds.
        60” Without Nap*, 1 5/8 yds.
        VIEW A – Scarf Only
        35”, 45” or 60” Without Nap*, ¾ yd.
        VIEW B – Dress and Scarf
        35” Without Nap*, 3 3/8 yds.
        45” Without Nap*, 2 7/8 yds.
        52”/54” Without Nap*, 2 1/8 yds.
        VIEW A or B –
        1” Wide Belt Backing (optional), 1 yd.

        *WITHOUT NAP means fabric with either way design, or without nap or pile.

        6 pieces pattern

        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

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        Skill Level

        Beginner / Intermediate

        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.

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