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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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We know you’ll love this sewing pattern as much as we do. If you aren't satisfied with the paper pattern version you have 30-days from receipt to return it. Please see our refund policy for more details;
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One-piece Dress in Two Lengths, Bra and Shorts
This retro stunning rockabilly dress or beachwear with short beach dress. The 'easy-on' one-piece dress princess dress may be styles as a street length dress, view 1, or short playtime length, view 2. Both versions are sleeveless and have a round collar. View 2 may be worn over the two piece playsuit. Playsuit bra is fashioned with a low, square neckline and a back button closing. Trim shorts are fitted with darts at waistline.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust: 30" (76.2cm)
Waist: 24” (61cm)
Hips: 33" (84cm)
Finished Back Length of View 1 Dress, 46"
Finished Back Length of View 2 Dress, 31 1/2"
Finished Length of View 2 Shorts 12 7/8"
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
DRESS VIEW 1 AND 2:- 2 spools of Thread; Bias Seam Binding - (optional Round Shoulder pads, DRESS VIEW 1:- 12 Buttons. DRESS VIEW 2:- Buttons. BRA VIEW 2:- 1 spool of Thread; 3 buttons. SHORTS VIEW 2: 1 spool of Thread; 1 Button; 7" Skirt Type Zipper for back opening of shorts.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics.
VIEW 1 - DRESS
35" or 36" fabric without nap, 4 3/4 yds.
39" fabric without nap, 4 3/8 yds.
44" or 45" fabric without nap, 3 5/8 yds.
54" fabric without nap 3 1/8 yds.
VIEW 2 - DRESS - (EVEN LENGTHWISE STRIPED FABRIC OR PLAIN FABRIC)
35" or 36" fabric without nap, 3 1/8 yds.
44" or 45" fabric without nap, 2 1/2 yds.
VIEW 2 - BRA AND SHORTS - EVEN LENGTHWISE STRIPED FABRIC OR PLAIN FABRIC
35" or 36" fabric without nap, 1 1/2 yds.
44" or 45" fabric without nap, 1 1/4 yds.
VIEW 2 - BRA FACINGS (OF LIGHTWEIGHT FABRIC)
35", 36", 44" or 45" plain fabric without nap 5/8 yds.
NOTE: If View 2, Dress, Bra and Shorts are desired of one fabric, combine above yardages
Width Around Lower Edge of View 1 Dress 108 1/2"
Width Around Lower Edge of View 2 Dress 70"
VIEW 1 OR 2 - GROSGRAIN RIBBON FOR WAISTLINE STAY, 1" wide, 3/4 yd.
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
V. 1 dress: Cotton, linen, pique, sailcloth, denim, broadcloth, cotton tweed, rayon, sharkskin, butcher linen, wool. V.2 dress, bra and shorts: Even lengthwise stripe or plain: Cotton, pique, linen, chambray, terrry cloth, cord, gingham, rayon, butcher linen. 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.
