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40s Ball Gown - 2 Two Styles
Once you slip into this beautiful, incredibly feminine 1940’s Evening Dress, you will certainly heat up the house! Featured in Mademoiselle magazine. View 1, Ankle-length Dress without Shoulder Drape or Overskirt,n self Belt. View 1 or 2, Hat Wire for Upper Edge of Bodice. View 2, Ankle-length Dress with Shoulder Drape and Net Overskirt with Velvet Ribbon Tie-Belt.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size 16
Bust: 34" (86cm)
Width across back, 4" below neck 14"
Waist: 28” (71cm)
Hips (7" below natural waistline) 37” (94cm)
Width at lower edge, about 110"
Over skirt length, no hem 42"
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
View 1, 2-50 yd. Spools of thread
View 2, 3-50 yd. Spools of thread
Seam binding for dress hem and overskirt belt
Buckle for belt. 9" Dress placket side fastener
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
View 1, Ankle length Dress without Shoulder Drape or Over skirt - Self Belt
35" Material (with nap) 5 3/4 yds.
39" Material (without nap) 5 1/8 yds.
42" Material (without nap) 4 1/2 yds.
View 1 or 2
Hat wire for Upper Edge of Bodice 1 3/8 yds.
Feather boning 1 3/8 yds.
Interfacing - 39" Taffeta 5/8 yds.
View 2, Ankle-length with Shoulder Drape and Net Over-skirt with Velvet Ribbon Tie-belt
35" Material (without nap) 7 1/4 yds.
39" Material (without nap) 6 3/4 yds.
42" Material (without nap) 6 yds.
OVER-SKIRT
39" Net or Other Material 5 yds.
42" Material 5 yds.
72" Net or Lace 3 3/4 yds.
1" Ribbon for Sash 2 3/4 yds.
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
Taffeta, Organza, Chiffon, Velvet, Charmeuse, Georgette, Tulle. 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.
