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Sewing Instructions are in English

50s Dress - 3 Iconic Styles

JUNIOR MISSES' AND MISSES' ONE-PIECE DRESS: The fluid line, unbroken from shoulder to hem, is shown in views 1 and 2. Pleats at lower edge of side back seams permit walking ease. View 3 has a circular, shaped flounce flaring from above the knee. Small tie slipped through band trim at upper edge or flare adds back interest. Wide contrasting collar, view 2, or soft tie, view 3, may accent low rounded neckline. Bias and bow trim details collar.

Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern

Size Guide

Size: 11 (Vintage size)
Bust: 29" (73.7cm)
Waist: 23 ½” (59.7cm)
Hip: 32" (81.3cm)

Finished Back Length of Dress: 44” (111.8cm)

Sewing Notions

VIEW 1, 2 AND 3: - 2 spools of Thread; Bias Seam Binding – (Optional); 14” Neck Type Zipper for side opening of Dress. VIEW 2: - Contrasting Thread.

Fabric Amount Guide

Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics.
VIEW 1 OR 2
35”, 36” fabric with or without nap, 3 yds.
41”, 42”, 44”, 45” fabric without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 2 ¾ yds.
52” or 54” fabric without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
VIEW 2 – CONTRASTING COLLAR – 5/8 yd. of 35” or 36” fabric without nap.
VIEW 3
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 7/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 3 ¼ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 yds.
Width Around Lower of View 1-2, 49 ¼”
Width Around Lower of View 3, 122 ¾”
VIEW 1, 2 OR 3 – GROSGRAIN RIBBON FOR WAISTLINE STAY
1” wide, ¾ yd.
VIEW 2 – COLLAR INTERFACING ½ yd. of 25”, 35” or 36” fabric.
VIEW 1 OR 3 – DRESS INTERFACING – 1.4 yd. of 25”, 35” or 36” fabric.

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

V.1 or 2: Velveteen, cotton, linen, pique, broadcloth, gingham, rayon, satin, taffeta, shantung, sharkskin, rayon linen or tweed, wool crepe. V.2 contrast collar: Cotton, linen, pique. V.3: Cotton, Cotton taffeta or peau de soie, rayon, brocade, moire. See our Fabric Partners

Skill Level

Intermediate

What You Will Receive

Fabric amounts vary from 2 5/8 yds (2.4 meters) to 3 7/8 yds (3.5 meters), depending on view. Please see the pattern back image for specific details. Check out our extensive range of fabrics from our Recommended Fabric Partners

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