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'V' Shaped-Back Dress
Whether you are having posh breakfast, a tea party or plan to dance the night a very long way - this 1950's stunning 'V' back gown dress will help with pizzaz! This party-going style features a moulded, figure-flattering line. Dress is sleeveless and has bateau neckline in front that dips to a low V in back. Centre front section of dress is cut all in one. Neck and armhole edges are trimmed with contrast bands. Bodice has lowered waistline that shapes to a point in back. Full skirt has soft pleats. Bows of band fabric trim back neckline and point of bodice in back.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size: 14 (Vintage size)
Bust: 34” (86.4cm)
Waist: 26” (66cm)
Hips: 36” (91.4cm)
Back length – neck-base to waist: 16 ¼” (41.3cm)
Finished length of dress: 46 ½” (118.2cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
2 spools of thread, contrasting thread, 16" neck type zipper for dress back opening.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Extra fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one-way design fabrics.
Size: 14 (Vintage size)
Dress
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 7 1/8 yds.
39” fabric without nap, 5 3/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 5 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 5 yds.
50” fabric with nap, 5 yds.
50” fabric without nap, 4 ½ yds.
Contrasting Bands and hews – 5/8 yd. of 35”, 36”, 39”, 44”, 45” or 50” fabric with or without nap.
Width of lower edge of dress, 176 ½”
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
Cottons, polished cotton, embroidered cottons, broadcloth, muslin, pique, dotted swiss, voile, organdy, rayons, silk, taffeta, shantung, blends, nylon, satin, peau de sole. Contrast: velveteen, cottons, linen, velvet, rayons, silks, nylon, blends, satin. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
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.
