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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Retro Dress / Tops & Skirt in Two Lengths
Front wrapped, three-gore skirt in choice of two lengths, bra top with or without short set-in sleeves and back buttoned halter top. Right skirt front is draped and hooked to left skirt front under applied bow. Skirt may be lined. Scooped neck bra top has elastic in hem at lower edge. Buttoned edges of halter top are interfaced.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size: 16
Bust: 36” (91.5cm)
Waist: 28” (71cm)
Hip: 38” (96.5cm)
Back waist length: 16 ½” (42cm)
Finished Long Skirt length from waistline: 38 ½” (97.8cm)
[2” (5cm) hem]
Finished Short Skirt length from waistline: 27” (68.6cm)
[2” (5cm) hem]
Width at lower edge of Long Skirt: 62” (157.5cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Thread; Halter Top – Seam Binding, Four 5/8” Buttons, 2 Snaps; Skirt – Seam Binding, 4 Hooks and Eyes.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
FABRIC REQUIRED
BRA TOP WITH SLEEVES –
35” Without Nap*, 1 3/8 yds.
45” Without Nap*, 1 yd.
SLEEVELESS BRA TOP –
35” Without Nap*, 1 3/8 yds.
45” Without Nap*, 1 yd.
For Bra Top –
¼” Wide Elastic for Casing, 7/8 yd.
HALTER TOP –
35” Without Nap*, 1 ½ yds.
45” Without Nap*, 1 1/8 yds.
Back Interfacing –
35” Woven Interfacing, ¾ yd.
SHORT SKIRT –
35” Without Nap*, 2 ¾ yds.
45” Without Nap*, 2 yds.
Skirt Lining (Optional) –
39” Fabric, 2 ½ yds.
LONG SKIRT –
35” Without Nap*, 3 ¾ yds.
45” Without Nap*, 2 ½ yds.
Skirt Lining (Optional) –
39” Fabric, 3 3/8 yds.
Waistband Interfacing –
45” Woven Interfacing (firm), 1/8 yd.
*WITHOUT NAP means fabric with either way design, or without nap or pile.
19 pieces pattern
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
Printed Silk or Cotton, Crepe, Surah, Tissue Faille, Synthetic Mixtures, Cotton satin, Cotton Surah, Cotton Crepe. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
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.
