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50s Movie Star Dress
Flared skirt drapes over straight front and joins the bodice at waist-line. Open front below the built up neck-line. Long, fitted sleeves cut in one with the front yoke are set into armholes in back.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size: 16 (Vintage size)
Bust: 34” (86.3cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Yardage
Striped, plaid or diagonal fabrics are not suitable.
Length of Dress at Centre-Back from Natural Neck-line, 45”
Dress
39” Fabric Without Nap|, 4 5/8 yds.
45” Fabric Without Nap|, 4 1/8 yds.
48” Fabric Without Nap|, 3 7/8 yds.
54” Fabric Without Nap|, 3 ½ yds.
Underyoke for Slot Detail
39” Fabric With* or Without Nap|, 3/8 yd.
Skirt Stay
39” Fabric, ¾ yd.
Skirt Lining (Optional)
39” Taffeta, 3 yds.
Belt Interfacing
25” Hair Canvas, ¼ yd.
¼” belting for inside belt, 7/8 yd.
22” Slide Fastener for centre back opening
Shoulder Pads
Use Vogue Pattern 7503
Width at lower edge of Dress in size is 132 ½” (about 3 5/8 yds.).
3” Hem allowed.
| Without nap or pile or with a two-way design.
Above requirements do not allow for shrinkage.
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
Taffeta, Crepe, Barathea, Peau de soie, Sheer woollen, Wool crepe
Underyoke in: Satin, Silk organdie, Chiffon Striped, plaid or diagonal fabrics are not suitable. 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.
