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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        50s One-Piece Dress Pattern

        One piece dress. Skirt has a cross over released dart pleats from the waist-line in back and joins the sleeveless bodice at the waist-line. Wide low neckline, collarless in front, cut deeper in back with draped cowl from shoulders.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.

        Size Guide

        Size: 16 (Vintage size)
        Bust: 36” (92cm)
        Waist: 32” (81cm)
        Hips: 40” (102cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Thread, ribbon seam binding, hooks and eyes

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Yardage
        Striped or plaid fabrics are not suitable.
        Dress
        35” Without Nap|, 3 7/8 yds.
        39” With Nap*, 3 3/8 yds.
        39” Without Nap|, 3 3/8 yds.
        45” Without Nap|, 2 5/8 yds.
        48” Without Nap|, 2 5/8 yds.
        ¾” grosgrain belting for inside belt, 7/8 yd.
        14” Dress Palcket Zipper
        Length of Dress at centre-back from natural neck-line, 47”
        Width at lower edge of Dress in size 14 is 59” (about 1 5/8 yds.)
        3” Hem allowed
        *With nap, pile or one-way design.
        | Without nap or pile or with a two-way design.

        Recommended Fabrics

        Crepe, Satin, Surah, Tissue taffeta, Mat jersey, Peau de soie, Barathea, Shantung, Lawn, Cotton broadcloth, Cotton damask. 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.