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Size: 16 (Vintage size)
Bust: 34” (86.4cm)
Waist: 28” (71.2cm)
Hip: 37” (94cm)

Finished Back Length from Base of Neck to Hem of,
Dress: 45” (114.3cm)
WIDTH AROUND LOWER EDGE OF DRESS ABOUT 2 ¼ yds. for Size 16
1 ½” (FINISHED) HEM ALLOWED

FIGURE I, II— 9"Slide fastener; 5 buttons (35 lines - 7/8” diam.); buttonhole twist; seam binding: shoulder pads; 1 spool matching thread (100 yds.: snap fasteners; hooks and eyes; shields. FIGURE I: belt. FIGURE II: prong-type buckle.

MATERIAL ALLOWED
WITHOUT NAP OR UP OR DOWN DESIGN, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
NOTE: - Additional material is required when: - material is not pre-shrunk - for matching stripes – for extra seam allowance when material ravels.
STYLE I
35” (0.9 meters) material, 4 ¼ yds (3.9 meters)
39” (1 meter) material, 4 yds (3.65 meters)
54” (1.4 meters) material, 3 1/8 yds (2.9 meters)
35” (90cm) lengthwise striped material, 4 5/8 yds (4.25 meters)
A PURCHASED BELT MAY BE USED.
STYLE II
39” (1 meter) material, 4 3/8 yds (4 meters)
54” (1.4 meters) material, 3 ¼ yds (3 meters)
STYLE I AND II – 9” SLIDE FASTENER FOR SIDE OPENING OF DRESS.

¾” ALLOWED FOR UNDERARM SEAMS
½” ALLOWED FOR ALL OTHER EDGES

Yards to Centimeter

 Inches to Millimeters/Centimeter

Roll Width (Inches to Centimeters)

Seam Allowances

STYLE I AND II- Flat crepe, surah, flannel, sheer wool, wool jersey, canton crepe. STYLE I: Lengthwise striped cottons, linen, pique, shantung. See our Fabric Partners

Intermediate

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.