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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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1950s One-Piece Dress
ONE-PIECE DRESS: A stunning 1950’s 'v' front rockabilly one-piece dress pattern. The dress has a V neckline with a tie at beck neck. The front bodice and tie are cut in one. The bodice is fitted, skirt is softly pleated. View 1 has short sleeves. View 2 is sleeveless. The dress may be worn with a self-fabric or purchased belt.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size: 12 (Vintage size)
Bust: 30" (76.2cm)
Waist: 25" (63.5cm)
Hips: 33" (83.82cm)
Finished Back Length from Base of Neck to hem of,
Dress: 44” (111.8cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
VIEW 1 AND 2:-Bias Seam Binding, 5' Neck Type Zipper for side opening; Snap Fasteners; 3 spools of Thread; Belt, Buckle-(Optional). VIEW 1:-Triangular Shoulder Pads-(Optional).
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics.
VIEW 1
35” fabric, 4 1/8 yds.
39” fabric, 4 yds.
44” fabric, 3 7/8 yds.
VIEW 2 – LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC (SKIRT CUT CROSSWISE)
35” fabric, 4 ½ yds.
39” fabric, 4 ¼ yds.
44” fabric, 3 7/8 yds.
Width Around Lower Edge of Dress, 101”
VIEW 1 OR 2 – INTERFACING – 1/8 yd. of 72” net.
VIEW 1 OR 2 – BELT BACKING (OPTIONAL)
¾” or 1” wide, 1 yd.
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
View 1: Cotton, chambray, rayon, surah, shantung. View 2, Length wise st. or pl. cotton, broadcloth, rayon, plisse, taffeta. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
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.
