• Model wearing 1960s dress, single and double breasted jacket and cummerbund made from Simplicity 3883 pattern
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Dawn & Gill

    Vintage 1960s pattern - MISSES’ DRESS

    Sleeveless dress has a lowered squared neckline, left side zipper closing and contracting cummerbund. Slim skirt has soft pleats at front waistline and back kick pleat. Lined short jacket has lowered neckline (squared in front), collar, short kimono sleeves and front button closing. V.1 is double breasted and has button trim. V.2 is single breasted.

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

    Size Guide

    Bust: 36” (91.4cm)
    Waist: 28” (71.2cm)
    Hip: 38” (96.5cm)
    Back length – neck base to waist: 16 ½” (42cm)
    Finished back length of dress: 43” (109.2cm)
    Finished back length of jacket: 15 ½” (39.4cm

    Sewing Notions

    Dress View 1 and 2: 2 spools of thread, contrast thread, bias seam binding (opt.), 16” neck type zipper for side. Jacket View 1 and 2: 2 spools of thread, round shoulder pads (opt.). Jacket View 1: Four 1 ¼” buttons. Jacket View 2: Two 1 3/8” buttons.

    Fabric Amount Guide

    View 1 Dress
    35” or 36” fabric with or without nap, 3 yds.
    41” or 42” fabric without nap, 2 3/8 yds.
    44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 3/8 yds.
    View 1 Jacket
    35” or 36” fabric with or without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
    41” or 42” fabric without nap, 1 7/8 yds.
    44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 5/8 yds.
    View 2 Dress and Jacket
    35” or 36” fabric with or without nap, 4 5/8 yds.
    41” or 42” fabric without nap, 3 ¾ yds.
    44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 1/8 yds.
    V.1 or 2 Contrasting cummerbund 3/8 yd. 35” 36” 41” 42” 44” 45” fabric with or without nap.
    Width around lower edge of dress, 49”
    View 1 or 2 Jacket lining
    35”, 36” or 39” fabric without nap, 7/8 yd.
    44” or 45” fabric without nap, 7/8 yd.
    View 1 or 2 Dress interfacing (opt.) – ¼ yd. 32”, 35”, 36” woven or non-woven fabric.
    View 1 or 2 Jacket interfacing – 7/8 yd. of 32”, 35”, 36” woven or non-woven fabric.
    View 1 or 2 Boning – ¼ yd.

    3” HEM ALLOWED IN DRESS

    16 pieces pattern

    Recommended Fabrics

    Both views: Cottons and blends; broadcloth, poplin, pique, sailcloth, velveteen, cotton satin. Linen, Rayons, silks, synthetics: silk surah, crepe, jersey, sharkskin, shantung, silk linen. See our Fabric Partners

    Skill Level

    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.