• Models wearing a-line dress made from 1960's Simplicity 6050 sewing pattern
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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        A-Line Dress

        Dress or jumper has slightly lowered round neckline, extended shoulder lines, back zipper closing and optional top-stitching trim. V.1 has flap trim. Right front and back of V.2 contrast left front and back.

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

        Size Guide

        Vintage Size: 16
        Bust: 36” (91cm)
        Wasit: 28” (71cm)
        Hip: 38” (96cm)
        Back length – neck base to waist: 16 ½” (41cm)
        Finished back length of dress or jumper: 42” (106cm)

        Sewing Notions

        View 1 and 2: Thread, bias seam binding (opt.). 20” neck type zipper.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Extra fabric required for matching plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics.
        Use nap yardage and nap layout for one-way design.
        Not suitable for obvious diagonal fabrics.
        Fabric required
        View 1
        35” or 36” with nap, 2 5/8 yds.
        35” or 36” without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
        44” or 45” with nap, 2 5/8 yds.
        44” or 45” without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
        54” with nap, 1 7/8 yds.
        54” without nap, 1 7/8 yds.
        View 2 Right Half of Dress
        35”, 36”, 44”, 45” or 54” with or without nap, 1 3/8 yds.
        View 2 Left Half of Dress
        35”, 36”, 44”, 45” or 54” with or without nap, 1 3/8 yds.
        Width of lower edge of dress or jumper, 49 ½” (125cm)
        View 1 or 2 Interfacing (optional) – ¼ yd. of 18”, 25”, 32”, 35” or 36” woven or non-woven fabric.

        2 ¼” (5.7cm) HEM ALLOWED
        6 pieces pattern

        Recommended Fabrics

        Cottons and blends; sailcloth, corduroy, velveteen. Linen. Silks, synthetics and blends; looped mohair, cotton homespun, ottoman, cotton suede. Wools and blends; herringbone, tweeds and mohair. 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.