Couldn't load pickup availability
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
-
We know you’ll love this sewing pattern as much as we do. If you aren't satisfied with the paper pattern version you have 30-days from receipt to return it. Please see our refund policy for more details;
-
We dispatch 4 times a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday. For more details see our Shipping Policy. Please be aware customs processing may affect delivery estimates and are outside of our control.
-
Our international shipping is at a reduced rate, and is based on weight - so multiple pattern orders are cost effective. If you would like to discuss the shipping cost, please contact us.
-
You can contact us about your pattern at any time by emailing us; vintagepatternssewbeeit@gmail.com and we promise to respond within 24 hours.
1940s Sweetheart Dresses
Such an elegant dress for any occasion! Bodice fullness is gathered into the shoulder yoke and shaped waistband of the easily made dress, which may have an eight panelled or gathered skirt, long or short sleeves.
For a video tutorial on the making of this dress please click here.
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust: 32” (81.3 cm)
Waist: 26” (66 cm)
Hips: 35" (88.9 cm)
Finished back Length from Neck to Hem: 44"(111.76cm)
1/2"(1.27cm) (Turnings allowed on all Seams.
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching Sewing Cotton or Silk. Hooks & Eyes.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Without Nap or up or down Design.
Note - Additional material is required when matching Stripes and Checks.
View A Long Sleeve, 36" Material, 3 3/8 yds.
View A Short Sleeve, 36" Material, 3 yds.
View A Long Sleeve, 54" Material, 2 1/4 yds.
View B Long Sleeve, 36" Material, 3 3/8 yds.
View B Long Sleeve, 36" Material, 3 yds.
View B Long Sleeve, 54" Material, 2 yds.
Finished Back Length from Neck to Hem: 44” (111.8cm)
Width round lower edge of View A Size 36” is about 2 ¼ yds.
Width round lower edge of View B Size 36” is about 2 yds.
½” Turnings are allowed on all seams.
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
Rayon, Silk, Cotton, Fine Wools, Wool Blends See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for both 8.5"x11" Letter and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full scale pattern pieces.
