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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        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 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

        Thread, bias seam binding (opt.), 16" neck zipper.
        Not suitable for obvious diagonal fabrics.

        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

        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

        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.

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