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Retro Mod A-line Dress
'Snobbery has gone out of fashion', by Mary Quant ..... and didn't she just show them? In came the fun and frivolity of the 60's. Our Mod mini dress Dress 'Easy to Sew' Jiffy Dress is A-line with a back zipper and collar. It has a slightly lowered round neckline in the front tapering to a "V" neckline in back. V. 1 has short set-in sleeves. V. 2 has tie collar. Sew with those bright, bold, colourful fabrics, or for the understated look keep to plains or block prints, even add a headscarf for extra glamour. Team with killer heels or flats. A very versatile dress of three styles. Very In at the moment!
Offered here as; Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size 14
Bust 34” (86.4cm), Waist 26” (66cm), Hips 36" (91.4m)
Back length - neck to base of waist 16 1/4". Finished back length of dress 41"
Size 16
Bust 36" (91.4cm), Waist 28” (71.1cm), Hips 38" (96.2cm)
Back length - neck to base of waist 16 1/2". Finished back length of dress 41 1/2"
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Thread, bias seam binding (opt.), 16" neck zipper.
Not suitable for obvious diagonal fabrics.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
View 1 Dress - Size 14
35" or 36" with or without nap, 3 1/4 yds.
44" or 45" with nap, 2 1/2 yds.
44" or 45" without nap, 2 1/4 yds.
54" or 55" without nap, 2 yds.
58" or 59" without nap, 2 yds.
View 1 Dress - Size 16
35" or 36" with or without nap, 3 3/8 yds.
44" or 45" with nap, 2 3/4 yds.
44" or 45" without nap, 2 3/4 yds.
54" or 55" without nap, 2 yds.
58" or 59" without nap, 2 yds.
Width of lower edge of dress 48 1/2"
View 1 Interfacing 3/4 yds. 25", 32", 35" or 36" woven or non woven fabrics
View 2 Dress - Size 14
35" or 36" with or without nap, 3 3/8 yds.
44" or 45" with nap, 2 5/8 yds.
44" or 45" without nap, 2 3/8 yds.
54" or 55" without nap, 2 yds.
58" or 59" without nap, 2 yds.
View 2 Dress - Size 16
35" or 36" with or without nap, 3 3/8 yds.
44" or 45" with nap, 2 7/8 yds.
44" or 45" without nap, 2 7/8 yds.
54" or 55" without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
58" or 59" without nap, 2 yds.
Width of lower edge of dress 50 1/2"
View 2 Interfacing 7/8 yds. 25", 32", 35" or 36" woven or non woven fabrics
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
Cottons and blends: pique, bonded lace, linen, silks, synthetics and blends, brocade, crepe, lightweight wools and blends, wool crepe. Textured knits, double knits. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Beginner
What You Will Receive
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 resealable envelope for easy storage.