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Dawn & Gill

    Women's Cocktail Dress Pattern

    ONE PIECE DRESS. Four piece circular skirt joins the sleeveless bodice at waist-line. Wide, low neck-line, front and back. Shaped collar cut in one with bodice front, joins the back section at the shoulders.

    Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.

    Size Guide

    Size: 16 (Vintage size)
    Bust: 34" (86cm)
    Hips: 37” (94cm)

    Sewing Notions

    Matching thread

    Fabric Amount Guide

    YARDAGE
    DRESS
    35” Without Nap|, 4 ¾ yds.
    39” With Nap*, 4 5/8 yds.
    39” Without Nap|, 4 ½ yds.
    45” Without Nap|, 4 ¼ yds.
    48” Without Nap|, 3 ¾ yds.
    BELT INTERFACING
    25” Hair Canvas, ¼ yd.
    ¾” belting for inside belt, 7/8 yd.
    12” Dress Placket Fastener
    Length of Dress at centre-back from natural neck-line, 45”
    Width at lower edge of Dress in size 16 is 126 ½” (about 3 ½ yds.)
    3” Hem allowed
    *With nap, pile or one-way design.
    | Without nap or pile or with a two-way design.
    Above requirements do not allow for shrinkage.
    Yardage does not allow for matching plaid or stripes.

    Recommended Fabrics

    Peau de soie, Barathea, Taffeta, Shantung, Moire, Faille, Crepe, Satin, Surah, Linen, Pique, Cotton broadcloth 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 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.