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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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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 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
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 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, Poly-viscose blended, , Linen, Georgette, Chambray, Poplin, Batiste, Rayon. See our Fabric Partners 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.
