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50s Starlet Dress Pattern
Softly curving yoke simulates a short bolero. Buttoned self-bands at front forms flattering neckline. Short sleeve cut in one with front yoke and back bodice. Four gore, moderately flared skirt. (VI) Make it glamorous in LACE and LINED. (V2) UNLINED in plain or printed fabrics. Add a decorative bow in stripes or other fabrics. Vi-Novelty belt.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern..
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size: 18 ½ (Vintage size)
Bust: 39” (99cm)
Waist: 33” (84cm)
Hip (about 7” below natural waistline): 43” (109cm)
Back waist length (neck to waistline):16” (40.7cm)
Back length (neck to hem): 46” (116.9cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread, Seam binding, 1 Button, Buckle for V2, Belt backing or Novelty belt, 12" Dress placket zipper.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
YARDAGE REQUIRED
VIEW 1 – DRESS
35” Lace, 3 7/8 yds.
COMPLETE DRESS LINING
35” Fabric (without nap), 3 ¾ yds.
44” Fabric (without nap), 3 ¼ yds.
VIEW 2 – DRESS WITH CONTRAST BOW
35” Fabric (without nap), 4 yds.
44” Fabric (without nap), 3 ¼ yds.
54” Fabric (without nap), 2 5/8 yds.
CONTRAST BOW (Optional)
35” or 44” Fabric (with or without nap), 3/8 yd.
25” or 37” Interfacing, 5/8 yd.
2 ½” Hem allowed
Width at lower edge, about: 2 ¾ yds.
5/8” Allowed For Seams
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
Lace, Cotton. Silk or Synthetic: Shantung, Taffeta, Surah. Dress Wools or Synthetics. Contrast Bow:
Taffeta, Satin. Lining: Cotton Satin, Taffeta. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
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.
