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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        Vintage Rockabilly Blouse Pattern 

        Blouse of Many Moods. A blouse and a wonderfully split-personality designed for wear morning to evening. (A) Afternoon blouse with below-elbow, puff sleeves. (B) Dinner appetiser with deep cut yoke, short- sleeves. (C) Sleeveless morning casual.

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

        Size Guide

        Size: 12 (Vintage size)
        Bust: 30” (76cm)
        Waist: 25" (63.5cm)
        Hips: 33" (84cm)
        Finished length from back of neck to lower edge – no hem allowed: 22 ¼” (56.6cm)

        Size: 18 (Vintage size)
        Bust: 36” (91.4cm)
        Waist: 30" (76.2cm)
        Hips: 39" (99.1cm)
        Finished length from back of neck to lower edge – no hem allowed: 23 ¼” (59.1cm)

        Sewing Notions

        25” Interfacing: Views A and C, 3/8 yd.; View B, ¼ yd. About 1 ½ yds. ½” Seam Binding. Buttons: Views A & C, 4; View B, 3. Views A & C, Purchased Rounded Shoulder Pads.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        YARDAGE FOR
        Bust 30"
        VIEW A
        35” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 7/8 yds.
        41” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 5/8 yds.
        VIEW B
        35” -39" FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 3/8 yds.
        VIEW C
        35” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 ¾ yds.
        39” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 5/8 yds.
        Note: This design is not suitable for striped fabric or fabrics with a decided diagonal weave. The above yardage does not allow for matching plaids.

        YARDAGE FOR
        Bust 36"
        VIEW A
        35” FABRIC (Without Nap), 2 yds.
        41” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 3/4 yds.
        VIEW B
        35” -39" FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 3/8 yds.
        VIEW C
        35” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 ¾ yds.
        39” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 3/8 yds.
        Note: This design is not suitable for striped fabric or fabrics with a decided diagonal weave. The above yardage does not allow for matching plaids.

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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 may include age related wear and tear.