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1960's Wrap-over Dress
Wrapped shirtdress, in evening or short length, has notched collar and pockets in side seam. Full length sleeves gathered into one button cuffs, short sleeves, or sleeveless. Purchased belts.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size: 12
Bust: 34” (86.4cm)
Waist: 25 ½” (64.7cm)
Hip: 36” (91.4cm)
Back waist length: 16 ¼” (41.3cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Snap fasteners size 0; seam binding; purchased belt also two ½” (line 20) buttons and snap fasteners size 4/) for B.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
No allowance for matching plaid or stripes.
Version A dress
35” With* or Without Nap|, 6 ½ yds.
45” With Nap*, 5 ¼ yds.
45” Without Nap|, 4 ½ yds.
54” With* or Without Nap|, 4 ¼ yds.
60” With* or Without Nap|, 3 ¾ yds.
Underlining: Use same yardage as dress for 35” or 45”
Version B dress
35” With* or Without Nap|, 5 1/8 yds.
45” With* or Without Nap|, 3 ½ yds.
54” With* or Without Nap|, 3 1/8 yds.
60” With* or Without Nap|, 2 5/8 yds.
Underlining: Use same yardage as dress for 35” or 45”
Version C dress
35” With* or Without Nap|, 4 ¼ yds.
45 With* or Without Nap|, 3 1/8 yds.
54” With* or Without Nap|, 2 ½ yds.
Underlining: Use same yardage as dress for 35” or 45”
Version A, B or C pockets
35” or 42” Lining, 3/8 yd.
Finished back length from base of neck
Dress A, 57”
Dress B or C, 39 ¼”
Width at lower edge (excluding overlap)
Dress A, 64”
Dress B or C, 52”
*With nap, shading, pile or with a two deign.
|Without nap, shading or pile
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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¼" | 6mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Crisp or Soft Fabrics such as Lightweight, Wool, Brocade, Satin, Surah, Broadcloth, Linen also 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.