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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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We know you’ll love this sewing pattern as much as we do. If you aren't satisfied with the paper pattern version you have 30-days from receipt to return it. Please see our refund policy for more details;
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Versatile Retro Dress & Petticoat Pattern
This versatile full skirted dress buttons all the way down the front and has its own petticoat. Short kimono sleeves are featured. The dress, View 1, is fashioned with a yoke which forms a high round neckline. View 2: This view features a wide, low neckline. The petticoat is styled with three deep ruffles at the lower edge.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size: 16 (Vintage size)
Bust: 34" (86.4cm)
Waist: 28" (71.1cm)
Hips: 37" (94cm)
Finished Back Length of Dress: 46” (116.9cm)
Finished Back Length of Petticoat: 28 ¾” (73.1cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
DRESS VIEW 1 AND 2: 3 spools of Thread; Bias Seam Binding, Belt, Buckle – (Optional). DRESS VIEW 1: - Round Shoulder Pads – (Optional); 11 Buttons; Embroidery Thread – (Optional), DRESS VIEW 2: - Small Round Shoulder Pads – (Optional); 10 Buttons. PETTICOAT: - 2 spools of Thread.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Yardage
VIEW 1
35” wide fabric – 4 3/4 yds
39” wide fabric – 4 yds
54” wide fabric - 2 7/8 yds
VIEW 2
35” wide fabric – 4 1/2 yds
39” wide fabric – 3 7/8 yds
44” wide fabric – 3 ½ yds
VIEW 2 PETTICOAT
35” or 39” wide fabric – 3 ½ yards
Width around lower edge of dress – 122 ¾ “
2” hem on dress
VIEW 1 INTERFACING – ¼ yd of 35” wide fabric
VIEW 2 INTERFACING – 35” wide fabric 5/8 yds
VIEW 1 or 2 BELT BACKING (OPTIONAL) – 1 yard of ¾” or 1” wide
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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
View 1: Cotton, linen, rayon, faille, wool. View 2: Cotton, linen, rayon, faille, taffeta, shantung. Petticoat: Cotton, rayon, taffeta. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
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.
