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      Dawn & Gill

        Halter Neck Sun Dress Pattern

        SUNDRESS AND JACKET. Full-skirted sundress has a bare bodice with the narrowest of halter straps. Brief, sleeveless jacket fits to the waist in back, knots in front for a striking midriff accent. (A) All one frock. (B) Jacket and dress in contrast.

        Offered here as; Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.

        Size Guide

        Size: 18 (Vintage size)
        Bust: 36" (91cm)
        Waist: 30” (76cm)
        Hips: 39” (99cm)
        Finished back length of skirt from natural waistline – 2” turn-up:31 ¼” (79.4cm)
        Finished length from back of neck to lower edge of jacket – no hem: 16 ½” (42cm)

        Sewing Notions

        3 ½ yds. ½” Seam Binding.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        YARDAGE FOR
        VIEW A DRESS & JACKET
        35” FABRIC (Without Nap), 5 ¼ yds.
        39” FABRIC (Without Nap), 4 5/8 yds.
        45” FABRIC (Without Nap), 4 1/8 yds.
        52” FABRIC (Without Nap), 3 3/8 yds.
        VIEW B DRESS
        35” FABRIC (Without Nap), 3 7/8 yds.
        39” FABRIC (Without Nap), 3 ½ yds.
        JACKET
        35” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 5/8 yds.
        39” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 ½ yds.
        Note: This design is not suitable for fabrics with diagonal stripes or weave.
        Lower Edge Measurement of Dress: Size 16” – 105”
        12” DRESS PLACKET SLIDE FASTENER FOR SIDE OPENING.

        Some common imperial to metric fabric conversions:

        35" (89 cm) , 36" (91.5 cm), 39" (99.1 cm), 44"
        (111.8 cm), 45" (114.3 cm), 1 yd. (91.5 cm)

        1” (25.4 mm), 3/4” (19 mm), 3/8” (9.6 mm), 1/2” (12.7 mm), 1/4 “ (6.4 mm)

        Recommended Fabrics

        Linen, Pique, Chambray, Shantung, Crepe, Cotton Jersey. See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Beginner

        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.