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40s Tea Dress Pattern
ONE-PIECE DRESS. The skirt and bodice are gathered at the waistline and the dress is finished with a front-button closing to the hip from which a pleat is released. Scallops outline the neck and front edge, Style I has three-quarter sleeves. Style II features lowered armholes and scallop-edged cap sleeves. Top-stitching may be used for trimming.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size: 12 (Vintage size)
Bust: 30” (76.2cm)
Waist: 25” (63.5cm)
Hip: 33”(83.9cm)
Finished Back Length from Base of Neck to Hem of:
Dress, 42”(106.7cm)
Width Around Lower Edge of:
Dress, 68 ½”(174cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
STYLE I AND II: - 2 spools of thread; Buttonhole Twist – for worked buttonholes and thread loops; 6 Buttons (3/4” diam.); Hook and Eye; Seam Binding – for hem and facings; Triangular Shoulder Pods. STYLE II: - Belt.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
FABRIC REQUIRED – WITHOUT NAP OR ONE WAY DESIGN
NOTE: Additional fabric is required when: - not pre-shrunk – matching stripes – for nap fabrics and plaids – for extra seam allowance when fabric ravels.
Size: 12 (Vintage size)
STYLE I
39” fabric, 3 ¼ yds.
41” fabric, 3 ¼ yds.
54” fabric, 2 ¼ yds.
LINING FOR POCKET – (When 54” fabric is used) – 1/8 yd. of 35” fabric for all sizes.
STYLE II
35” fabric, 3 3/8 yds.
39” fabric, 3 yds.
41” fabric, 3 yds.
STYLE I AND II
SEAM BINDING FOR GUIDE, ¾ yd.
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
Cottons, Linen, Gingham, Batiste, Cotton Broadcloth, Lightweight Wool. 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.
