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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        Long Line Dress Pattern

        ONE-PIECE DRESS “EASY-TO-MAKE”
        Four-piece skirt has gathers each side of centre-front seam and joins the bodice at waist-line. Open or closed neck-line below flared collar from built-up neck in back. Long sleeves pushed up for shorter length. Scarf or cummerbund included.

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

        Size Guide

        Bust: 36” (91.5cm)
        Waist: 30” (76.2cm)
        Hips: 39” (99.1cm)

        Bust: 38”(96.5cm)
        Waist: 32” (81.3cm)
        Hips: 41” (104.2cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Matching thread

        Fabric Amount Guide

        YARDAGE
        Fabrics printed in one direction require with nap measurements.
        Size: 18 (Vintage size)
        Bust: 36” (91.5cm)
        DRESS
        Without Nap| 36”, 3 5/8 yds.
        With | or
        Without Nap| 39”, 3 3/8 yds.
        Without Nap| 54”, 2 ½ yds.
        CUMMERBUND OR SCARF
        With | or
        Without Nap| 39”, 1 yd.
        INTERFACING
        35” or 39”, 3/8 yd.
        BELT INTERFACING
        Muslin 35”, ¼ yd.
        12” Dress Placket Fastener
        Length of dress at centre-back from natural neck-
        Line (inches), 47 ½” (120.7cm)

        Size: 20 (Vintage size)
        Bust: 38” (96.6cm)
        DRESS
        Without Nap| 36”, 3 5/8 yds.
        With | or
        Without Nap| 39”, 3 1/2 yds.
        Without Nap| 54”, 2 ½ yds.
        CUMMERBUND OR SCARF
        With | or
        Without Nap| 39”, 1 yd.
        INTERFACING
        35” or 39”, 3/8 yd.
        BELT INTERFACING
        Muslin 35”, ¼ yd.
        12” Dress Placket Fastener
        Length of dress at centre-back from natural neck-
        Line (inches), 48" (123cm)

        3" 'hem allowed.
        | With nap, pile or one-way design.
        | Without nap or pile, or with design in both directions.
        Shoulder Pads: Cotton wadding for padding and V4 yard of 39" material for facing.
        Above requirements do not allow for shrinkage.
        Yardage does not allow for matching squares when a plaid fabric is used.

        Recommended Fabrics

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        Skill Level

        Beginner / 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