1950s Pattern, Rockabilly Swing Dress, 'Easy to Sew'
50s Sophisticated Pinup Swing Dress
Meet "Pattie", our seductive and very beautiful, post war classic design. A sophisticated rockabilly style, which is a very easy-to make dress, with softly draped yoke and gathered skirt. With the fitted detailed bodice, which would look amazing made with lace. This dress is a sure winner to turn heads.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.
Sewing Skill Level: Beginner
Recommended Fabrics: Silk, Satins, Velvet, Chiffon, Georgette, Rayon.
Fabric Amount Guideline: Fabric amounts vary from 4 1/2 yds (4.1 meters) to 4 3/4 yds (4.3 meters), depending on width of fabric. Please see the pattern back image for specific details. Check out our extensive range of fabrics from our Recommended Partners
Size GuideBust: 32"/81cm Waist: 24"/61cm Hips: 35"/87cm Dress length: 45.5"/114cm
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.
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 |

