• Women wearing 1940s gathered dress
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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        Chic 40s Tea Dress Pattern

        You'll be in the height of fashion when you make your appearance in this charming dress. Stitching at yoke and a gathered bodice adds chic. Dress features a flared back skirt and detachable bustle. Long or short sleeves may be used.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.

        Size Guide

        Size: 14 (Vintage size)
        Bust: 32” (81.3cm)
        Waist: 27” (68.6cm)
        Hip: 35” (88.9cm)

        Finished Back Length from Base of Neck to Hem of,
        Dress: 44 ½” (113.1cm)
        WIDTH AROUND LOWER EDGE OF DRESS ABOUT: 2 1/8 yds.; Size 16.
        2” (FINISHED) HEM ALLOWED

        Sewing Notions

        Slide fasteners (see yardage); 6 buttons (15 lines diam.) belt or prong-type buckle; ornamental clip: 2 spools thread (100 yds. each); 1 spool contrast 150 yds.); snap fasteners; hooks and eyes; shields.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        MATERIAL ALLOWED
        WITHOUT NAP OR UP OR DOWN DESIGN
        NOTE: - Additional material is required when: - material is not pre-shrunk - for matching stripes – for extra seam allowance when material ravels.
        STYLE I
        DRESS WITH LONG SLEEVES
        39” material, 4 3/8 yds.
        54” material, 3 1/8 yds.
        DRESS WITH SHORT SLEEVES
        35” material, 4 ¼ yds.
        39” material, 4 1/8 yds.
        STYLE II
        DRESS WITH LONG SLEEVES
        39” material, 3 ¾ yds.
        DRESS WITH SHORT SLEEVES
        35” material, 3 ½ yds.
        39” material, 3 3/8 yds.
        A PURCHASED BELT MAY BE USED
        STYLE I AND II
        SLEEVE STIFFENING – ¼ yd. of 39” taffeta or 44” organdy.
        9” SLIDE FASTENER USED FOR PLACKET.

        ¾” ALLOWED FOR UNDERARM SEAMS
        ½” ALLOWED FOR ALL OTHER EDGES

        Recommended Fabrics

        DRESS WITH LONG SLEEVES Faille silk, moire, taffeta, printed silk, moss crepe, sheer wool. DRESS WITH SHORT SLEEVES: Printed cottons, lawn, flat crepe, triple sheers, moss crepe, printed silk, taffeta, moire, faille silk. STYLE II DRESS WITH LONG OR SHORT SLEEVES –Faille silk, moire, taffeta, printed silk, moss crepe, triple sheers, fiat crepe. DRESS WITH SHORT SLEEVES ONLY Printed cottons, lawn. See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        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 resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.