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Bridal Dress Pattern
1958; MISSES' AND MISSES' ONE-PIECE BRIDES' AND BRIDESMAID'S DRESS: Dress has set-in sleeves and fitted midriff area. Skirt is slim in front; back is softly pleated to lowered waistline. V. 1 and 2 have a small train; bodice and sleeves are sheer or lace. V. 3 is street length with contrast trim.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
MISSES’
Size: 12 (Vintage size)
Bust: 32” (81.3cm)
Waist: 25” (63.5cm)
Hip: 34” (86.4cm)
Back length – neck base to waist: 16” (40.7cm)
Finished back length of view 1 – 2: 62 ¼” (158.2cm)
Finished back length of view 3: 44” (111.8cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
V. 1 and 2: 3 spools thread, small covered buttons for back and sleeve opening. V. 3: 2 spools thread, contrast thread, 20" neck type zipper for back, bias seam binding.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Use nap yardage and nap layout for satin or one-way design.
MISSES’
Size: 12 (Vintage size)
View 1 or 2 – Skirt, Lower Bodice Back, Trim and Bows
41”, 42” fabric with or without nap, 6 ¾ yds.
44”, 45” fabric with or without nap, 6 5/8 yds.
50” fabric with or without nap, 6 ½ yds.
View 1 – Contrasting bodice front, upper bodice back and sleeves
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 ¼ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 yd.
View 2 – Contrasting bodice front, upper bodice back and sleeves
35” or 36” fabric without nap, ¾ yd.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, ½ yd.
View – Dress
35”, 36” fabric with or without nap, 5 yds.
41”, 42” fabric with or without nap, 4 5/8 yds.
44”, 45” fabric with or without nap, 4 ½ yds.
50” fabric with nap, 4 ½ yds.
50” fabric without nap, 3 7/ yds.
View 3 Contrasting trim and bows 35”, 36”, 44”, 45” or 50” fabric with or without nap, ¾ yd.
Width around lower edge of: View 1 and 2 – 162 ½” (412.8cm), View 3 – 141 ½” (412.8cm).
View 1 Bodice lining – 1 ½ yds. of 35”, 36” net or marquisette, 7/8 yd. of 72” net.
View 2 Bodice lining – 7/8 yd. of 35”, 36” net or marquisette, ½ yd. of 72” net.
View 1 or 2 Horsehair for skirt – 4 5/8 yds. of 4” width.
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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¼" | 6mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Rayons, silks and synthetics; satin, brocade, faille, taffeta, peau de soie. v. 1 and 2 bodices: lace, sheers. V. 3 also in Cottons and blends. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Advance
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.