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1940s Retro 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 are 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: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
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)
Bust: 33" (83.8cm)
Width across back, 4" (10cm) below neck -13.5" (34.3cm)
Waist: 27" (68.6cm)
Hips: 7" (18cm) below natural waistline) 36” (91.4cm)
Length at centre-back, 2" (5cm) hem allowed 43"(109.2cm)
Width at lower edge, about 93"(236.2cm)
Sewing Notions
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
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)
Bust 33"
View 1, Dress with pockets - Purchased Belt
35" (90cm) Material (without nap) 31/8 yds (2.9 metres)
39" Material (without nap) 2 7/8 yds (2.6metres)
42" Material (without nap) 2 7/8 yds (2.6 metres)
View 2, Dress without Pockets - Self Belt
35" inch material (without nap) 3 1/8
yds (2.9 metres)
42 inch material (without nap) 2 7/8 yds (2.6 metres)
Imperial to Metric Conversion Fabric Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Fabric 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, Poly-viscose blended, Linen, Georgette, Chambray, Poplin, Batiste, Rayon. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Beginner / 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 A0 (print-shop copy), 8.5"x11" and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full-scale pattern pieces.

Still trying to figure out how to print.
Achat facile... patron pas encore essayé mais semble bien complet
I really liked this pattern. I had no problems printing out the pdf. The sewing instructions were good, and the pattern pieces had good markings. I did have a problem with the collar pieces, though. I had to remove around 1.5 inches from the center of the collar for it to fit the neckline. Other than that one small issue, the pattern worked well, and I'm very pleased with how it turned out.
No problems printing out; pretty straightforward. Looks great! Thank you!
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I really liked this pattern. I had no problems printing out the pdf. The sewing instructions were good, and the pattern pieces had good markings. I did have a problem with the collar pieces, though. I had to remove around 1.5 inches from the center of the collar for it to fit the neckline. Other than that one small issue, the pattern worked well, and I'm very pleased with how it turned out.
Still trying to figure out how to print.
Achat facile... patron pas encore essayé mais semble bien complet
No problems printing out; pretty straightforward. Looks great! Thank you!
Pas reçu le produit ? ... J'ai prévenu et pas de remboursement ? ...
I love this pattern so much
It was my first time making a dress and this was a wonderful pattern to learn with . The instructions were concise and the picture diagrams were a helpful aid.
Got what I ordered in good order!
PDF - 1940's Sewing Pattern - Tea Dress with Pockets & Belt - Multi Sizes - Download
Great product and customer service!
Look forward to making summer dresses with this pattern