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      Dawn & Gill

        50s Wiggle Dress Pattern

        SOFTLY-BLOUSED ONE-PIECE SHEATH DRESS:
        Make it with sleeves or sleeveless for a variety of occasions! New open neckline edged with rolled collar. Slender skirt has shallow pleats at waist front…center back walking pleat. Self contour or novelty belt; side zipper. (V1)  Softly pleated sleeve…band has button closing. (V2) Sleeveless 5/8” Allowed For Seams  - 13 Pieces

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

        Size Guide

        Bust: 34” (86.4cm)
        Waist: 26” (66cm)
        Hips (about 7”(18cm) below natural waistline): 36” (91.5cm)

        Back waist length (neck to waistline): 16 1/4” (41.3cm)
        Back length (neck to lower edge), 16.5” (41.9cm)


        Bust: 36” (91cm)
        Waist: 28” (71cm)
        Hips (about 7”(18cm) below natural waistline): 38” (97cm)

        Back waist length (neck to waistline): 16 ½” (42cm)
        Back length (neck to lower edge), 47” (120cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Matching thread, Bias seam binding, Buttons, 12” Dress placket zipper, Buckle or Contour novelty belt, Optional.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Bust 34"
        VIEW 1 – DRESS WITH SHORT SLEEVE
        35” Fabric (without nap), 3 3/4 yds.
        44” Fabric (without nap), 2 7/8 yds.
        54” Fabric (without nap), 2 ½ yds.

        VIEW 2 – SLEEVELESS DRESS
        35” Fabric (without nap), 3 1/2 yds.
        44” Fabric (without nap), 2 7/8 yds.
        25” or 37” Interfacing – View 1, 1 yd.
        25” or 37” Interfacing – View 2, 3/4 yd.
        2 ½” Hem allowed
        Width at lower edge, about, 1 3/8 yds.

        Bust 36"
        VIEW 1 – DRESS WITH SHORT SLEEVE
        35” Fabric (without nap), 4 yds.
        44” Fabric (without nap), 3 1/8 yds.
        54” Fabric (without nap), 2 ½ yds.

        VIEW 2 – SLEEVELESS DRESS
        35” Fabric (without nap), 3 5/8 yds.
        44” Fabric (without nap), 2 7/8 yds.
        25” or 37” Interfacing – View 1, 1 yd.
        25” or 37” Interfacing – View 2, 7/8 yd.
        2 ½” Hem allowed
        Width at lower edge, about, 1 ½ yds.

        Recommended Fabrics

        Cotton, Novelty Cotton, Linen. Silk or Synthetic: Shantung, Crepe, Faille, Surah, Novelty Weaves. Lightweight Wools or Synthetic: Crepe, Jersey, Novelty Weaves. See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Beginner / 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 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.