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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        Dixie Doll 'Marilyn Monroe' Style Cottagecore Dress Pattern

        A dress of pure delight. So wonderfully flattering you'll want at least one of each version. It's fun, femininity and beautifully flirty! The adorable pouf sleeves and the sleek long sleeve; most dazzling when made of sheers, from airy cotton to elegant chiffon and beautiful in sequins. This 'easy to sew' sewing pattern is available in multi-sizes which is ideal for the beginner sewer. Definitely an elegant, modern fashion showstopper for any occasion! 

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.

        Size Guide

        Bust 30.5" (77.5 cm)
        Waist 23.5" (59.7 cm)
        Hip 32.5" (82.5 cm)
        Back length, neck base to waist: 15" (38.1 cm)
        Back length of dress: 42 1/2" (108 cm)
        Width at lower edge of dress: 132" (3.36m)

        Bust 32" (81.3 cm)
        Waist 25" (63.5 cm)
        Hip 34" (86.4 cm)
        Back length, neck base to waist: 16" (41 cm)
        Back length of dress: 44 1/2" (113 cm)
        Width at lower edge of dress: 133" (3.38m)

        Bust 34" (86.4 cm)
        Waist 26" (66 cm)
        Hip 36" (91.4 cm)
        Back length, neck base to waist: 16 1/4" (41.3 cm)
        Back length of dress: 45" (114.3 cm)
        Width at lower edge of dress: 135" (3.43m)

        Bust 35" (89 cm)
        Waist 27" (68.6 cm)
        Hip 37" (94 cm)
        Back length, neck base to waist: 15 3/4" (40 cm)
        Back length of dress: 45 1/2" (116 cm)
        Width at lower edge of dress: 135" (3.43m)

        Bust 38" (96.5 cm),
        Waist 30" (76.2 cm),
        Hip 40" (101.6 cm).
        Back length, neck base to waist: 16 3/4" (42.6 cm).
        Back length of dress: 46" (117 cm).
        Width at lower edge of dress: 135" (3.43m).

        Bust 38-40" (96.5 - 101.6 cm)
        Waist 30-32" (76.2 - 81.3 cm),
        Hip 40-42" ( 101.6 - 106.7 cm)
        Back length, neck base to waist: 16 3/4" (42.6 cm)
        Back length of dress: 46" (117 cm)
        Width at lower edge of dress: 135" (3.43m)

        Bust 42-44" (106.7-111.8 cm)
        Waist 34-36" (86.4-91.4 cm)
        Hip 44-46" (111.8- 116.8 cm)
        Back length, neck base to waist: 16 3/4" (42.6 cm)
        Back length of dress: 46" (117 cm)
        Width at lower edge of dress: 135" (3.43m)

        Sewing Notions

        Thread, seam binding, 18" neck type zipper. Two 4" neck type zippers for long sleeves.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        BUST 30.5" (77.5 cm)
        VIEW 1 - DRESS - SHORT SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 3/8 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/8 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 4 7/8 yds
        (115cm with or without nap: 4.5m)
        52" without nap: 3 3/4 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE AND SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 1 yd
        44-45" with or without nap: 3/4 yds
        (115cm with or without nap: 4.5m)
        VIEW 2 - DRESS - LONG SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 5/8 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 3/8 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/8 yds
        52" without nap: 4 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE
        35-36-44" without nap: 3/4 yd

        BUST 32" (81.3 cm)
        VIEW 1 - DRESS - SHORT SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 3/8 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/8 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 4 7/8 yds
        (115cm with or without nap: 4.5m)
        52" without nap: 3 3/4 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE AND SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 7/8 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 3/4 yds
        (115cm with or without nap: 4.5m)
        VIEW 2 - DRESS - LONG SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 5/8 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/4 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/8 yds
        52" without nap: 4 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE
        35-36-44" without nap: 5/8 yds

        BUST 34" (86.4 cm)
        VIEW 1 - DRESS - SHORT SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 1/2 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/8 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 4 7/8 yds
        52" without nap: 3 3/4 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE AND SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 1 yd
        44-45" with or without nap: 3/4 yds
        VIEW 2 - DRESS - LONG SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 3/4 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 3/8 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/8 yds
        52" without nap: 4 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE
        35-36-44" without nap: 3/4 yds

        BUST 35" (89 cm)
        VIEW 1 - DRESS - SHORT SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 5/8 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/4 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 5 yds
        52" without nap: 3 7/8 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE AND SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 1 yd
        44-45" with or without nap: 3/4 yd
        VIEW 2 - DRESS - LONG SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 7/8 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/2 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/4 yds
        52" without nap: 4 1/8 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE
        35-36-44" without nap: 3/4 yds

        BUST 38-40" (96.5 - 101.6 cm):
        VIEW 1 - DRESS - SHORT SLEEVES,
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 5/8 yds,
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/4 yds,
        44-45" with or without nap: 5 yds,
        52" without nap: 3 7/8 yds.
        LINING FOR BODICE AND SLEEVES,
        35-36" with or without nap: 1 yd,
        44-45" with or without nap: 3/4 yd.
        VIEW 2 - DRESS - LONG SLEEVES,
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 7/8 yds,
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/2 yds,
        44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/4 yds,
        52" without nap: 4 1/8 yds.
        LINING FOR BODICE,
        35-36-44" without nap: 3/4 yd.

        BUST 42-44" (106.7-111.8 cm)
        VIEW 1 - DRESS - SHORT SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 5 3/4 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 1/2 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/4 yds
        52" without nap: 4 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE AND SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 1 1/8 yd
        44-45" with or without nap: 1 yd
        VIEW 2 - DRESS - LONG SLEEVES
        35-36" with or without nap: 6 yds
        41-42" with or without nap: 5 5/8 yds
        44-45" with or without nap: 5 1/2 yds
        52" without nap: 4 1/4 yds
        LINING FOR BODICE
        35-36-44" without nap: 7/8 yd

        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

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        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        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 re-sealable 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!