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Hollywood Classic Dresses Pattern
"Sew-Easy” Background dress with a choice of a slim skirt or a four piece flared skirt. Body and sleeves in one…Notched bateau neckline…bow trim is opening. Three quarter length sleeve or short sleeves. (VI-V2). Dress with FLARED SKIRT – other length sleeves. (V3-V4) SHEATH dress… SLIM Skirt with released folds at hips – either length sleeves.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust: 34" (86.4cm)
Waist: 26" (66.1cm)
Hip (About 7" below natural waistline): 36" (91.5cm)
Back waist length (neck to waistline): 16 1/4" (41.25cm)
Back length (neck to hem): 46 1/2" (117.4cm)
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Bust: 42" (109.25cm)
Waist: 34" (86.4cm)
Hip (About 7" below natural waistline): 44" (111.75cm)
Back waist length (neck to waistline): 17 1/8" (43.5cm)
Back length (neck to hem): 47" (119.4cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread, Bias seam binding, 22” Neck type zipper, Buckle 1” Belt buckling, Novelty belt, Shoulder pads (optional)
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
YARDAGE REQUIRED
VIEW 1 - DRESS WITH FULL SKIRT, ¾ LENGTH SLEEVE
44”-45” Fabric (without nap): 3 ¾ yds.
54” Fabric (without nap), 3 ¼ yds.
VIEW 2 - DRESS WITH FULL SKIRT, SHORT SLEEVE
35”-36” Fabric (without nap), 4 ⅜ yds.
VIEW 3 - DRESS WITH SHEATH SKIRT, ¾ LENGTH SLEEVE
44”-45” Fabric (without nap), 3 yds.
54” Fabric (without nap), 2 ⅜ yds.
VIEW 4 - DRESS WITH SHEATH SKIRT, SHORT SLEEVE
35”-36” Fabric (without nap), 3 ¼ yds.
44”-45” Fabric (without nap), 2 ¾ yds.
DETACHABLE CONTRAST BOW ALL VIEWS (Optional)
35”-36” Fabric (without nap), ⅜ yd.
25” or 37” Interfacing for All Views, ½ yd.
2 ½” Hem allowed for either Skirt
Width at lower edge V1-2, about, 4 ¼ yds.
Width at lower edge, V3-4, about, 1 ½ yds.
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BUST: 42” (106.7cm)
VIEW 1 - DRESS WITH FULL SKIRT, ¾ LENGTH SLEEVE
44”-45” Fabric (without nap), 4 ⅜ yds.
54” Fabric (without nap), 3 ⅜ yds.
VIEW 2 - DRESS WITH FULL SKIRT, SHORT SLEEVE
35”-36” Fabric (without nap), 5 ⅛ yds.
VIEW 3 - DRESS WITH SHEATH SKIRT, ¾ LENGTH SLEEVE
44”-45” Fabric (without nap), 3 ½ yds.
54” Fabric (without nap), 2 ¾ yds.
VIEW 4 - DRESS WITH SHEATH SKIRT, SHORT SLEEVE
35”-36” Fabric (without nap), 3 ⅜ yds.
44”-45” Fabric (without nap), 3 ⅛ yds.
DETACHABLE CONTRAST BOW ALL VIEWS (Optional)
35”-36” Fabric (without nap), ⅜ yd.
25” or 37” Interfacing for All Views, ⅜ yd.
2 ½” Hem allowed for either Skirt
Width at lower edge V1-2, about, 4 ½ yds.
Width at lower edge, V3-4, about, 1 ¾ yds.
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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¼" | 6mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Cotton, Novelty Cottons, Silk-Synthetics Blends, Crepe, Shantung, Faille, Taffeta, Novelty Weaves, Wools, Synthetics-Blends, Crepes, Jersey, Novelty Weaves. 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.