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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: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.

        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

        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

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        Skill Level

        Beginner/ Intermediate

        What You Will Receive

        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.

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