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1950s Dancing in the Diner, Rockabilly Shirt Dress
A gem of a dress for this era! We just love love love this pattern! An easily made dress with a roll collar buttoned to the waist. Skirt and sleeves may be finished with braid or embroidery if desired. An extremely rare sewing pattern that will take you from daytime to night-time. Just pull-on your jacket, lace up your sneakers, and off you go or pull on your gloves, lace up your shoes and you are ready for that special occasion. A very versatile indeed.
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust: 34" (86.4cm)
Waist: 28" (71.2cm)
Hips: 37" (93.4cm)
Bust: 36" (91.4cm)
Waist: 30" (76.2cm)
Hips: 39" (99.1cm)
Pattern inclue instructions on how to shorten, lengthen dress and how to widen the hipline.
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
To complete garment you will need :- Matching sewing cotton or Silk. Buttons. Shoulder Pads.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Bust 34"
36" Material, 3 3/4 yds.
54" Material, 2 1/2 yds.
Insertion of Braid 1" 1/2' wide, 5 1/4 yds.
1" 1/2' webbing for hem of dress if desired 3 yds.
Finished Length from Back of Neck to Hem 43 1/2 inches
Width round lower edge of Skirt size 34" is about 3 yds. 2" Hem allowed.
Bust 36"
36" Material, 3 3/4 yds.
54" Material, 2 1/2 yds.
Insertion of Braid 1" 1/2' wide, 5 1/4 yds.
1" 1/2' webbing for hem of dress if desired 3 yds.
Finished Length from Back of Neck to Hem 43 1/2 inches
Width round lower edge of Skirt size 34" is about 3 yds. 2" Hem allowed.
36" Material, 3 3/4 yds.
54" Material, 2 1/2 yds.
Insertion of Braid 1" 1/2' wide, 5 3/8 yds.
1" 1/2' webbing for hem of dress if desired 3 1/8 yds.
Finished Length from Back of Neck to Hem 44"
Width round lower edge of Skirt size 34" is about 3 yds. 2" Hem allowed.
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
Rayon, Silks, Cottons, Linen, Jersey, Fine Woollens.
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Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for both 8.5"x11" Letter and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size, full scale pattern pieces.
