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Grace Kelly Dress Pattern
JUNIOR AND MISSES' BRIDES' AND BRIDESMAIDS' DRESS AND SLIP: Dress has bateau neckline, lowered waistline, back zipper and gathered skirt. V. 1 and 3 have scalloped front neckline and bias binding. Floor length, V. 1, has long set-in sleeves pointed at wrist, Street length, V. 2 and 3, have short set-in sleeves, Slip, V. 1 and 3, has left side zipper, lowered waistline and gathered skirt.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust: 36” (91.4cm)
Waist: 28” (71.1cm)
Hips: 38” (96.5cm)
Back Length – neck base to waist: 16 ½” (41.3cm)
Finished back length of dress v.1: 61 ½” (156.2cm)
Finished back length of dress v.2-3: 43” (109.2cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
View 1, 2 and 3: 2 spools of thread, 24” neck type zipper for back. Slip View 1 and 3: 2 spools of thread, 16” neck type zipper for side. Dress View 2 and 3: Bias seam binding (opt.). Dress View 3: 4 yds. of ½” wide net footing for lace dress.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Use nap yardage and nap layout for satin.
View 1 Dress
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 8 ¼ yds.
44”, 45” fabric with or without nap, 7 3/8 yds.
50” fabric with or without nap, 7 yds.
View 1 Slip
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 7 ¼ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 6 7/8 yds.
50” fabric without nap, 5 yds.
(cut crosswise)
View 2 or 3 Dress
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 5 ¾ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 5 yds.
50” fabric without nap, 5 yds.
View 3 Slip (cut crosswise)
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 5 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 4 ¼ yds.
50” fabric without nap, 4 1/8 yds.
View 1 or 3 Bias binding (same color as dress) 3/8 yd. 35”, 36”, 41”, 42”, 44”, 45” net or marquisette when lace fabric is used or plain fabric when embroidered fabric are used.
Width around lower edge of: 168 ½” dress view 2-3: 152 ½”
View 2 Neck Interfacing (opt.). – ¼ yd. 32”, 35”, 36” woven or non-woven fabric.
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
All dresses: Cottons and blends; cotton satin. Rayons, silks, synthetics; tissue taffeta, brocades, shantung, fallie, peau de soie, satin. Dress, V. 1 and 3, also in lace, sheers, embroidered organdy, organdy, eyelet batiste, organza.
Slip: cotton satin, taffeta. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Advanced
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.