Retro Dress and Petticoat Pattern

A 1950’s one-piece dress and petticoat. This versatile full skirted dress buttons all the way down the front and has its own petticoat. Short kimono sleeves are some of the features. 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.

Sewing Skill Level: Intermediate 

Recommended Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Rayon, Wool, Taffeta, Shantung. Extra fabric is required for plaids and napped fabrics.

Fabric Amount Guideline: Fabric amounts vary from 2 7/8 yds (2.6 meters) to 4 3/4 yds (4.3 meters), depending on view. Please see the pattern back image for specific details. Check out our extensive range of fabrics from our Recommended Partners

Bust: 34" / 86.4cm Waist: 28" / 71.1cm Hips: 37" / 94cm

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.