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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        1940s Two Piece Dress or Top & Skirt

        Step out in retro style! Imagine yourself in this multi-functional, stylish two-piece 1940's fabulous Two-Piece Dress, with two variations for both the blouse and the skirt. This sewing pattern is available in multi-sizes which is ideal to create the perfect fit.  Fabulous with a self made belt or add your own, team with killer heels for the night time look or play it down with boots. Why not add a hat?

        Video of outfit

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

        Size Guide

        Size 8-10 (UK)
        Bust: 33-35" (84-89 cm)
        Waist: 26-28" (66-71 cm)
        Hips: 39- 41" (99-104 cm)

        Size 12-14(UK)
        Bust: 37-39" (94-99 cm)
        Waist: 30-32" (76-91 cm)
        Hips: 39-41" (99-104 cm)

        Size 16-18(UK)
        Bust: 41-43.5" (104-110.5 cm)
        Waist: 34-36.5" (86-92.5 cm)
        Hips: 43-45.5" (109-115.5 cm)

        Sewing Notions

        4 x Buttons for Blouse. 9 x Buttons for Skirt
        Thread
        Sleeve stiffening if desired,

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Size 8-10:
        View A:
        Blouse
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.25m
        Skirt
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m
        Blouse and Skirt
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.5m

        View B:
        Blouse
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.25m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1m
        Skirt
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
        Blouse and Skirt
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.5m

        View C Blouse:
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.25m

        Sleeve Stiffening: 0.25m
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        Size 12-14:
        View A:
        Blouse
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m
        Skirt
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
        Blouse and Skirt
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.25m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3m

        View B:
        Blouse
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.25m
        Skirt
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
        Blouse and Skirt
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.5m

        View C Blouse:
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m

        Sleeve Stiffening: 0.25m
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        Size 16-18:
        View A:
        Blouse
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
        Skirt
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.25m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m
        Blouse and Skirt
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.75m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.5m

        View B:
        Blouse
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.25m
        Skirt
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
        Blouse and Skirt
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.25m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3m

        View C Blouse:
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m

        Sleeve Stiffening: 0.25m

        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

        Surah, Linen, Pique, Crepe, Muslin, Chambray, Seersucker, jacquard, Wash Silks, Sheer Woolens, Novelty Weaves,. One-Way checks, Strpes or Plaids made from Silk, Cotton, Wool, Rayon or Synthetics.

        An Image illustrates the fabrics: Tencel Lawn – Charlotte and - Silk Stripe – Lime from our Recommended Partner Croft Mill.
        See our Fabric Partners

        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 re-sealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you will receive a piece of history that may include age-related wear and tear!