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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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40s One Piece Dress
ONE-PIECE DRESS: A shawl collar drapes the lowered V-neckline of the dart-fitted bodice. The flared skirt, cut in four sections, has gathers which concentrate the fullness in back. The belt may be purchased or made. In Style, 1, three-quarter sleeves are trimmed with cuffs. Style 2 has short sleeves, and Style 3 is sleeveless.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size:14 (Vintage size)
Bust: 32" (81.3cm)
Waist: 26" (66cm)
Hip: 33" (88.9cm)
Finished Back Length from Base of Neck to hem of,
Dress: 46 ½” (118.2cm)
Width Around Lower Edge of,
Dress: 76 ¼” (193.7cm)
2” TURN UP FOR HEM
10” SLIDE FASTENER FOR SIDE OPENING OF DRESS
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
STYLE 1, 2 AND 3:-3 Spools of Thread; Belt (Optional); Buckle-prong-type (Optional); Seam Binding: 10" Slide Fastener OR Snap Fasteners and Hook and Eye for dress side opening STYLE 1 AND 2-Small Round Shoulder Pads.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
FABRIC REQUIRED – WITHOUT NAP OR ONE WAY DESIGN UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
NOTE: - Additional material is required when: - not pre-shrunk – matching stripes, nap materials and plaids – for extra seam allowance when material ravels.
If this garment is shortened 2”, it will require 1/8 yd. less fabric than yardage given for every size EXCEPT 54” fabric.
STYLE 1
39” or 41” fabric, 3 5/8 yds.
54” fabric, 2 5/8 yds.
STYLE 2
35” fabric, 4 ¼ yds.
39” or 41” fabric, 3 3/8 yds.
STYLE 3
35” fabrics, 4 yds.
39” or 41” fabric, 3 ¼ yds.
39” fabric with nap, 3 ¾ yds.
STYLE 1, 2 OR 3
INTERFACING FOR BELT (OPTIONAL) – 1/8 yd. of 35” fabric.
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
Silk, wool or rayon crepe, shantung, taffeta, satin, faille, wool or rayon jersey, velvet, chambray, cotton broadcloth, pique, lame, matelasse, surah, foulard, brocade. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
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.
