• Image of a 1940s Pattern Teen's Tea Dress WW2
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      Dawn & Gill

        1940s Retro Teen Tea Dress

        Whether you feel like a stroll in the park, going out for tea or a night in with friends, this versatile little tea dress with not disappoint. Team with chunky trainers and a leather jacket, throw on your sunglasses and you are a modern Miss - or Mrs! View 1, Dress with pockets has collared neckline and buttoned to front including capped sleeves; Purchased Belt. (2) Dress without pockets and with self-belt.

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

        Size Guide

        Bust: 29" (74cm)
        Width across back, 4" (10cm) below neck -12 1/4" (31cm)
        Waist: 24" (61cm)
        Hips: 7" (18cm) below natural waistline) 32” (81cm)

        Width across back, 4" (10cm) below neck 12" 1/4" (31cm)
        Length at centre-back, 2" (5cm) hem allowed 41"(104cm)
        Width at lower edge, about 87"(221cm)



        Bust: 31.5" (80cm)
        Width across back, 4" (10cm) below neck -13" (33cm)
        Waist: 26" (66cm)
        Hips: 7" (18cm) below natural waistline) 34.5” (87.6cm)

        Width across back, 4" (10cm) below neck 12" 1/4" (31cm)
        Length at centre-back, 2" (5cm) hem allowed 42"(106.7cm)
        Width at lower edge, about 91"(231.1cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Buttons, Buckle or purchased belt. Snaps or dress placket slide fastener. Seam binding for skirt hem. 2 x 50 yd. spools of thread

        Fabric Amount Guide

        MATERIAL REQUIRED
        Bust 29"
        View 1, Dress with pockets - Purchased Belt
        35" (90cm) Material (without nap) 2 7/8 yds (2.63 metres)
        39" Material (without nap) 2 5/8 yds (2.4 metres)
        42" Material (without nap) 2 1/2 yds (2.3 metres)

        View 2, Dress without Pockets - Self Belt
        35" inch material (without nap) 2 3/4
        yds (2.5 metres)
        42 inch material (without nap) 2 1/2 yds (2.3 metres)

        Bust 31.5"
        View 1, Dress with pockets - Purchased Belt
        35" (90cm) Material (without nap) 3 yds (2.74 metres)
        39" Material (without nap) 2 3/4 yds (2.5metres)
        42" Material (without nap) 2 3/4 yds (2.5 metres)

        View 2, Dress without Pockets - Self Belt
        35" inch material (without nap) 3
        yds (2.74 metres)
        42 inch material (without nap) 3 1/4 yds (2.5 metres)

        Some common imperial to metric fabric conversions:

        35" (89 cm) , 36" (91.5 cm), 39" (99.1 cm), 44"
        (111.8 cm), 45" (114.3 cm), 1 yd. (91.5 cm)

        1” (25.4 mm), 3/4” (19 mm), 3/8” (9.6 mm), 1/2” (12.7 mm), 1/4 “ (6.4 mm)

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        Skill Level

        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.