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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        1960s Mod A-Line Dress

        This fabulous, Mod 1960s A-Line dress is available in five styles, which are sure to bring on bouts of nostalgia and memories of a revolutionary decade. This memorable sixties look hasn't been easier for you to achieve, with this classic A-Line one-piece dress, drawing on the inspiration from Mary Quant. The dress is semi-fitted  with a high scoop or jewel neckline with or without a bias tube collar and bow. You can add braid, jewel or a button trim.  Versions D and E have pockets in side front seams and a choice of sleeves. Nothing says classic 60s style more!

        Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.

        Size Guide

        Bust 36" (91.5cm)
        Waist 28” (71.1cm)
        Hips 38" (96.2cm)

        Length at center-back from natural neck-line:
        Dress: 40 ¾” (103.6cm)
        Width at lower edge in size 14
        Dress – 52 ½” (about 1 ½ yds.) (133.4cm)
        2 ¼” Hem allowed

        Sewing Notions

        22” neckline zipper, hooks and eyes, Version A: eight 1” buttons, Version E: snap fastener for bow

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Yardage:
        No allowance for matching plaid or stripes.
        Version A dress
        35” Without Nap |, 3 ½ yds.
        45” Without Nap |, 2 7/8 yds.
        54” Without Nap |, 2 ½ yds.
        Underlining
        Use same yardage as dress for 35” (89cm) or 45” (114.3cm)

        Version B dress
        35” Without Nap |, 3 yds.
        45” Without Nap |, 2 ½ yds.
        54” Without Nap |, 2 3/8 yds.
        Underlining
        Use same yardage as dress for 35” (89cm) or 45” (114.3cm)


        Version C dress
        35” Without Nap |, 2 7/8 yds.
        45” Without Nap |, 2 ½ yds.
        Underlining
        Use same yardage as dress for 35” (89cm) or 45” (114.3cm)

        Version D dress
        35” Without Nap |, 2 7/8 yds.
        45” With* or Without Nap |, 2 ½ yds.
        Underlining
        Use same yardage as dress for 35” (89cm) or 45” (114.3cm)

        Version E dress
        35” Without Nap |, 3 ¼ yds.
        45” With* or Without Nap |, 2 ¾ yds.
        54” Without Nap |, 2 ¼ yds.
        Underlining
        Use same yardage as dress for 35” (89cm) or 45” (114.3cm)

        Version D or E pockets
        39” Lining, 3/8 yd.
        Version A or E interfacing
        ½ yd. of 36”, 37” or 45” Woven or Non-Woven light weight fabric

        Version B or C interfacing
        3/8 yd. of 36”, 37” or 45” Woven or Non-Woven light weight fabric
        Version A or C – 5 7/8 yds. of 1 ¼” fold-over braid

        Version B – 1 1/8 yds. of 1 ¼” fold-over braid
        Version D – 2 ¾ yds. of 5/8” bead trim

        *With nap, pile or one-way design.
        | Without nap or pile or with a two-way design.

        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

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        Imperial Metric
        ⅛" 3mm
         ¼" 6mm
         ⅓" 8mm
         ⅜" 10mm