1950s Pattern, Women's Flared Dress
Elegant 50s Gown Pattern
This elegant Vogue design for a (wedding) gown or evening dress features a pleated front skirt section is cut in one with bodice extension bands. Flared skirt side fronts and back join the elongated bodice. Front extension bands continue above the wide, low neckline. Three quarter length push up sleeves or short sleeves
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.
Sewing Skill Level: Intermediate
Recommended Fabrics: Crepe, Wool, Linen, Cotton, Taffeta. Please see the pattern back image for more recommendations.
Fabric Amount Guideline: Fabric amounts vary between 3 5/8 yds (3.35 meters) and 6 yds (5.5 meters), depending on width of fabric and view. 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: 26.5”/67cm Hips: 35”/89cm
Back Length to Waistline: 16.25”/41cm Sleeve Length: 17”/43cm
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 |

