1950s Pattern Rockabilly Dress 'Easy to Make'
1950s Rockabilly, Retro Swing Dress
At home, meeting friends or taking a walk, make your seasonal fashion statement with our 1950s 'easy to make' swing dress in three styles. Having three necklines to choose from and sleeves to suit your style this classic beauty to rockabilly dresses won't let you down. Team this easy to make pattern, with a bandeau to match your for added pizzaz!
Offered here as; Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Sewing Skill Level; Beginner
Recommended Fabrics: Cottons, Velvets, Satins, Silks, Poplin, Calico, Crepe, Rayon, Linen, Viscose, Stretches.
Fabric Amount Guideline: Fabric amounts vary, depending on size, width of fabric and view. Please see the pattern back image for specific details. Check out our extensive range of fabrics from our Recommended Fabric Partners.
Size GuideBust: 34" (86.5cm) Waist: 27" (68.5cm) Hips: 37" (100cm)
Bust: 38" (96.5 cm) Waist: 31" (78.7cm) Hips: 41" (104.1cm)
What You Will ReceiveIf 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.
Sizes
Please note that the size number (e.g. size 12) on the reproduced vintage pattern will most likely be completely different to today's sizing. The further back in time you go, the smaller the clothes get, and you may have to adjust up another size or two.
Women4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
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Bust |
76cm /30″ |
81cm /32″ |
86cm /34″ |
91cm /36″ |
96cm /38″ |
101cm /40″ |
106cm /42″ |
111cm /44″ |
116cm /46″ |
Waist |
59cm /23″ |
64cm /25″ |
69cm /27″ |
74cm /29″ |
79cm /31″ |
84cm /33″ |
89cm /35″ |
94cm /37″ |
99cm /39″ |
Hips |
84cm /33″ |
89cm /35″ |
94cm /37” |
99cm /39″ |
104cm /41″ |
109cm /43″ |
114cm /45″ |
119cm /47″ |
124cm /49″ |
Sizes | XS | S | M | L | XL |
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Chest (at fullest) | 89.5cm / 35" | 97cm / 38" | 104.5cm / 51" | 112cm / 44" | 119.5cm / 47" |
Waist | 59cm / 23″ | 64cm / 25″ | 69cm / 27″ | 74cm / 29″ | 79cm / 31″ |
Hips | 84cm / 33″ | 89cm / 35″ | 94cm / 37” | 99cm / 39″ | 104cm / 41″ |
Sizes | Age 2 | Age 4 | Age 6 | Age 8 | Age 10 |
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Chest | 53cm / 21″ | 57cm / 22.5″ | 61cm / 24″ | 66cm / 26″ | 72cm / 28.5″ |
Waist | 52cm / 20.5″ | 54cm / 21.25″ | 58cm / 23″ | 61cm / 24″ | 63cm / 25″ |
Height | 95cm / 38″ | 104cm / 41″ | 116cm / 45.5″ | 128cm / 50.5″ | 140cm / 55 |

