1980s Pattern - Dirndl Dress, Apron, Cottage-core - Multi-sized
1980s Pattern - Dirndl Dress, Apron, Cottage-core - Multi-sized
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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Dawn & Team
Cottage-core Prairie Hippie Dirndl Style Dress with apron. Very on trend and doesn’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. Escape to the countryside and relax...
Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern
Sizes
Sizes
Bust:
38" + 40" + 42" (96.5cm + 101.6cm + 106.7cm)
44" + 46" + 48" (111.7cm + 116.8cm + 122cm)
International Pattern Size Chart
International Pattern Size Chart
| Vintage Pattern Size | Bust (inches) | Bust (cm) | UK Size | France Size | Germany Size | Italy Size | Spain Size | US / Canada Size |
| 12 | 30 | 76.2 | 4 – 6 | 34 | 32 | 38 | 34 | 0 – 2 |
| 14 | 32 | 81.3 | 6 – 8 | 36 | 34 | 40 | 36 | 2 – 4 |
| 16 | 34 | 86.4 | 8 – 10 | 38 | 36 | 42 | 38 | 4 – 6 |
| 18 | 36 | 91.4 | 10 – 12 | 40 | 38 | 44 | 40 | 6 – 8 |
| 20 | 38 | 96.5 | 12 – 14 | 42 | 40 | 46 | 42 | 8 – 10 |
| 40 | 40 | 101.6 | 14 – 16 | 44 | 42 | 48 | 44 | 10 – 12 |
| 42 | 42 | 106.7 | 16 – 18 | 46 | 44 | 50 | 46 | 12 – 14 |
| 44 | 44 | 111.8 | 18 – 20 | 48 | 46 | 52 | 48 | 14 – 16 |
| 46 | 46 | 116.8 | 20 – 22 | 50 | 48 | 54 | 50 | 16 – 18 |
| 48 | 48 | 121.9 | 22 – 24 | 52 | 50 | 56 | 52 | 18 – 20 |
| 50 | 50 | 127 | 24 – 26 | 54 | 52 | 58 | 54 | 20 – 22 |
| 52 | 52 | 132.1 | 26 – 28 | 56 | 54 | 60 | 56 | 22 – 24 |
| 54 | 54 | 137.2 | 28 – 30 | 58 | 56 | 62 | 58 | 24 – 26 |
Use the size chart above to find your closest modern-day size equivalent in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the USA or Canada, using your bust measurement in inches or centimetres.
How to Measure Your Bust
- Wear a well-fitting bra.
- Wrap a measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust.
- Keep the tape level across your back and comfortably snug, without pulling it tight.
- Record your measurement in inches or centimetres and compare it with our size chart.
For the best fit, always choose your pattern size based on your body measurements, not your usual shop size. Always check your bust measurement before ordering!
For more information about how pattern sizes can slightly vary between brands and decade, how to measure yourself, what is ease etc, please visit our Vintage Sizing Explained.
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
DRESS
ABC 60cm (24”) wide fusible interfacing (wt. & type according to fabric): 0.30m (3/8 yd.) 6 buttons, 15mm (5/8”) in diameter
A 1cm (1/2”) ribbon: 1.40m (55”)
B 3cm (1 ¼”) bias binding: 1.10m (1 ¼ yds.)
C 2.5cm (1”) lace edging@
39 – 42 – 0.06m (3/4 yd.)
44 – 48 – 0.70m (7/8 yd.)
B BLOUSE
1 button, 11mm (1/2”) in diameter
¾ cm (3/8”) elastic
1.5 cm (5/8”) lace edging:
38 – 42 – 1.40m (55”)
44 – 48 – 1.60m (63”)
3 cm (1 ¼”) bias binding: 0.50m (20”)
Skirt length
ABC: 70cm (27 ½”)
Width at lower edge
ABC: 196cm (77”)
Fabric Amounts
Fabric Amounts
Size: 38 + 40 + 42 (96.5cm + 101.6cm + 106.7cm)
ABC
36” (90cm) Apron, 1 yd. (0.95m)
A
36” * (90cm) Dress (plaid fabric), 3 ¾ yds. (3.45m)
45” * (114cm) Robe, 3 yds. (2.70m)
B
36” * (90cm) Dress, 3 ¼ yds. (3.00m)
45” * (114cm) Robe, 2 ½ yds. (2.30m)
B
36” * (90cm) Blouse, 1 ¼ yds. (1.15m)
45” * (114cm) Blusa,1 yd. (0.95m)
C
36” * (90cm) Bodice, 1 ¼ yds. (1.10m)
45” * (114cm) Hault, 1 yd. (0.90m)
C
36” * (90cm) Skirt, 2 ½ yds. (2.25m)
45” * (114cm) Jupe, 1 5/8 yds. (1.50m)
Size: 44 + 46 + 48 (111.7cm + 116.8cm + 122cm)
ABC
36” (90cm) Apron, 1 yd. (0.95m)
A
36” * (90cm) Dress (plaid fabric), 4 yds. (3.70m)
45” * (114cm) Robe, 3 yds. (2.70m)
B
36” * (90cm) Dress, 3 ½ yds. (3.20m)
45” * (114cm) Robe, 2 5/8 yds. (2.40m)
B
36” * (90cm) Blouse, 1 3/8 yds. (1.25m)
45” * (114cm) Blusa, 1 1/8 yds. (1.00m)
C
36” * (90cm) Bodice, 1 3/8 yds. (1.20m)
45” * (114cm) Hault, 1 1/8 yds. (1.00m)
C
36” * (90cm) Skirt, 2 ½ yds. (2.25m)
45” * (114cm) Jupe, 1 5/8 yds. (1.50m)
* without nap
16 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
Cotton fabrics with or without floral prints. 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.
