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1980's Shoulder Dress
For a custom fit -Three sizes in one pattern.
Dress 5” (12.5cm) below-mid-knee has blouson bodice, flared skirt, cutaway armholes, elasticized waistline and side pockets. A: Black outline slit and back buttoned band. B: Front slit with shaped collar. Purchased belts. Instructions are in French and also English. Three sizes in one pattern
Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
3 sizes in one pattern - 6-8-10
Size: 6
Bust: 78cm (34")
Waist: 58cm
Hip: 83cm
Back Waist Length: 39.5cm
Size: 8
Bust: 80cm (36")
Waist: 61cm
Hip: 85cm
Back Waist Length: 40cm
Size: 10 (38")
Bust: 83cm
Waist: 64cm
Hip: 88cm
Back Waist Length: 40.5cm
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
7/8 yd. (0.80cm) of 3/8” (10mm) Elastic One ½” (13mm) Buttons for A.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Size 6
DRESS A
115cm */**,2.80m
150cm */**, 2.30m
NON WOVEN INTERFACING
Fusible/ Thermocollant 46.56cm, 0.60m
90cm, 0.30m
DRESS B
115cm */**, 2.80m
150cm */**, 2.30m
NON WOVEN INTERFACING
Fusible/ Thermocollant 46.56cm, 0.20m
90cm, 0.20m
Width at lower edge
Dress A, B: 187”
Finished back length from base of neck (excluding blousing)
Dress A, B: 109”
Size: 8
DRESS A
115cm */**, 2.80m
150cm */**, 2.30m
NON WOVEN INTERFACING
Fusible/ Thermocollant 46.56cm, 0.60m
90cm, 0.30m
DRESS B
115cm */**, 2.80m
150cm */**, 2.30m
NON WOVEN INTERFACING
Fusible/ Thermocollant 46.56cm, 0.60m
90cm, 0.30m
Width at lower edge
Dress A, B: 191”
Finished back length from base of neck (excluding blousing)
Dress A, B: 110”
Size: 10
DRESS A
115cm */**, 2.80m
150cm */**, 2.40m
NON WOVEN INTERFACING
Fusible/ Thermocollant 46.56cm, 0.60m
90cm, 0.30m
DRESS B
115cm */**,2.80m
150cm */**, 2.30m
NON WOVEN INTERFACING
Fusible/ Thermocollant 46.56cm, 0.60m
90cm, 0.30m
Width at lower edge
Dress A, B: 194”
Finished back length from base of neck (excluding blousing)
Dress A, B: 112”
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
Soft or Crisp fabrics: Pongee, Lightweight Cottons -Single knits, Chambray. The sewing fabric is also suitable but nay be more difficult to handle: Crepe de Chine. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
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 resealable envelope for easy storage.
