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  • Models wearing gowns ib blue and in white with bow detail to back and front, made from Simplicity 1677 sewing pattern
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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        1950s Timeless One Piece Charming Dress 

        Elegance is the beauty that never fades!  This dress is styled to top your party list. A Beautiful example of the new princess line silhouette of the 50s. A charming dress with wide scoop neckline front and back., it features a flaring skirt, gathered at centre back section and trimmed with a big bow.  View 1: boasts a band and small bow under the bust.  Dress is all of one fabric. View 2: bow in back is of contrasting fabric. Why not add extra layers of petticoat for lift? A statement design, for many an occasion.

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

        Size Guide

        Vintage Size 14
        Bust 34” (86.4cm)
        Waist 28” (71.1cm)
        Hip 36” (91.4cm)
        Finished Back Length of Dress 45" 1/2' (115.6 cm)

        Vintage Size 18
        Bust 38” (96.5cm)
        Waist 30” (76.2cm)
        Hip 40” (101.6cm)
        Finished Back Length of dress 46” (116.9cm)

        Sewing Notions

        View 1 and 2:- 2 spools of Thread; 14" Neck Type Zipper for dress side opening; Bias Seam Binding-(Optional). VIEW 2: Contrasting Thread.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        34" Bust
        View 1
        35" or 36" fabric without nap 6 1/2 yds.
        39" fabric without nap 6 1/4 yds.
        44" or 45" fabric without nap 5 1/8 yds.
        44" or 45" fabric with nap 5 3/4 yds.
        50" fabric with or without nap 4 3/4 yds.

        View 2
        35" or 36" fabric without nap 4 3/4 yds.
        39" fabric without nap 4 3/8 yds.
        44" or 45" fabric without nap 3 7/8 yds.
        44" or 45" fabric with nap 4 1/2 yds.
        Width of Lower Edge of Dress 128"

        VIEW 2 - RIBBON BOW - 2 1/8 yds. of 6" width.
        VIEW 1 or 2, INTERFACING (OPTIONAL) WHEN LACE IS USED, CUT OF NET OR MARQUISETTE
        32", 35" OR 36" fabric 3/8 yds.

        Vintage Size 18
        Bust 38” (96.5cm)
        Waist 30” (76.2cm)
        Hip 40” (101.6cm)

        Finished Back Length of dress 46” 9116.9cm)

        38" Bust
        View 1
        35" or 36" fabric without nap 6 7/8 yds.
        39" fabric without nap 6 5/8 yds.
        44" or 45" fabric without nap 5 3/8 yds.
        44" or 45" fabric with nap 6 3/8 yds.
        50" fabric with or without nap 5 1/8 yds.

        View 2
        35" or 36" fabric without nap 5 1/4 yds.
        39" fabric without nap 4 7/8 yds.
        44" or 45" fabric without nap 4 1/4 yds.
        44" or 45" fabric with nap 4 7/8 yds.
        Width of Lower Edge of Dress 133.5"

        VIEW 2 - RIBBON BOW - 2 1/8 yds. of 6" width.
        VIEW 1 or 2, INTERFACING (OPTIONAL) WHEN LACE IS USED, CUT OF NET OR MARQUISETTE
        32", 35" OR 36" fabric 3/8 yds.

        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

        V.1 & V.2 lace, Cotton 'peau de sole', Rayon brocade, Cotton, Pique, tafetta, Plain or embossed organdy, Shantung, Satin, Moire, Nylon. V. 1 also in: Silk and rayon 'peau de sole' See our Fabric Partners

        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 may include age related wear and tear.