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1960s Pattern, Bardot Style Cottage-core Dirndl Dress - Multi Sizes

1960s Pattern, Bardot Style Cottage-core Dirndl Dress - Multi Sizes

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Dawn & Team

Create your own pin up silhouetted with the retro Darcy’ Dirndl Dress. The sundress has  (A) a full gathered skirt; self-bodice inset, straps and trim, (B) has a lace insertion and (C)  has gathered contrast inset and self- bow-tied shoulder straps. Looks fabulous slipped over your own blouse, with or without sleeves. A perfect addition to your summer wardrobe.

Offered here as: A Paper Pattern. Also offered as a Digital Download.

Sizes

Bust 32” (83 cm)
Waist 25" (63.3 cm)
Hip 34" (86 cm)
Back waist length 16" (40.6cm)
Finished back length from natural waistline 27 ¾" (70.5cm)

Bust 36” (91.5 cm)
Waist 28" (71.1 cm)
Hip 38" (96.5 cm)
Back waist length 16½" (41.9cm)
Finished back length from natural waistline 28¼ (71.8cm)

International Pattern Size Chart

 

Vintage Pattern Size Bust (inches) Bust (cm) UK Size France Size Germany Size Italy Size Spain Size US / Canada Size
12 30 76.2 4 – 6 34 32 38 34 0 – 2
14 32 81.3 6 – 8 36 34 40 36 2 – 4
16 34 86.4 8 – 10 38 36 42 38 4 – 6
18 36 91.4 10 – 12 40 38 44 40 6 – 8
20 38 96.5 12 – 14 42 40 46 42 8 – 10
40 40 101.6 14 – 16 44 42 48 44 10 – 12
42 42 106.7 16 – 18 46 44 50 46 12 – 14
44 44 111.8 18 – 20 48 46 52 48 14 – 16
46 46 116.8 20 – 22 50 48 54 50 16 – 18
48 48 121.9 22 – 24 52 50 56 52 18 – 20
50 50 127 24 – 26 54 52 58 54 20 – 22
52 52 132.1 26 – 28 56 54 60 56 22 – 24
54 54 137.2 28 – 30 58 56 62 58 24 – 26

Use the size chart above to find your closest modern-day size equivalent in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the USA or Canada, using your bust measurement in inches or centimetres.

How to Measure Your Bust

  1. Wear a well-fitting bra.
  2. Wrap a measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust.
  3. Keep the tape level across your back and comfortably snug, without pulling it tight.
  4. Record your measurement in inches or centimetres and compare it with our size chart.

For the best fit, always choose your pattern size based on your body measurements, not your usual shop size. Always check your bust measurement before ordering!

For more information about how pattern sizes can slightly vary between brands and decade, how to measure yourself, what is ease etc,  please visit our Vintage Sizing Explained.

Sewing Notions

Thread.
About 4 yds seam binding.
¼ yd of 25" woven or non-woven interfacing.
1 Hook and Eye.

Fabric Amounts

Bust 32:
VIEW A
35" Fabric (No Nap), 4⅝ yds.
44" Fabric (No Nap), 4 ⅛ yds.
VIEW B
35" Fabric (No Nap), 4⅜ yds.
44" Fabric (No Nap), 4⅛ yds.
1/2" Lace Insertion, 11 ¾ yds.
VIEW C
35" Fabric (No Nap), 4⅜ yds.
44" Fabric (No Nap), 3 ⅞ yds.
CONTRAST INSET
35" Fabric (No Nap), ⅜ yd.

Bust 36:
VIEW A
35" Fabric (No Nap), 4⅝ yds.
44" Fabric (No Nap), 4 ¼ yds.
VIEW B
35" Fabric (No Nap), 4½ yds.
44" Fabric (No Nap), 4¼ yds.
1/2" Lace Insertion, 12 yds.
VIEW C
35" Fabric (No Nap), 4½ yds.
44" Fabric (No Nap), 4 yds.
CONTRAST INSET
35" Fabric (No Nap), ⅜ yd.

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

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 resealable envelope for easy storage.

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1960s Pattern, Bardot Style Cottage-core Dirndl Dress - Multi Sizes

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Rebecca Guzzi

1960s Pattern, Bardot Style Cottage-core Dirndl Dress - Multi Sizes