Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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We know you’ll love this sewing pattern as much as we do. If you aren't satisfied with the paper pattern version you have 30-days from receipt to return it. Please see our refund policy for more details;
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60s Sleek Couturier Dress
One-Piece Dress, low-waisted semi-fitted dress, which has the neck and side front banding with a concealed zipper closing. It also features an A-line wrapped skirt with a patch pocket, with wrist length sleeves or sleeveless and a top-stitch trim.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size: 12 (Vintage size)
Bust: 34” (86cm)
Waist: 25 ½” (64.8cm)
Hip: 36” (91.5cm)
Back waist length: 16 ¼” (41.3cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
18” neckline zipper; hooks and eyes size 1; snap fasteners size 3; buttonhole twist thread for top-stitching
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Striped, plaid or obvious diagonal fabrics are not suitable.
Version A dress
35” With* or Without Nap|, 3 ¼ yds.
45” With* or Without Nap|, 2 3/8 yds.
54” With* or Without Nap|, 2 yds.
60” With* or Without Nap|, 1 7/8 yds.
Underlining: Use same yardage as dress for 35” or 45”
Version B dress
35” With* or Without Nap|, 3 5/8 yds.
45” With* or Without Nap|, 2 7/8 yds.
54” With* or Without Nap|, 2 ¼ yds.
60” With* or Without Nap|, 2 1/8 yds.
Underlining: Use same yardage as dress for 35” or 45”
Version A and B interfacing
5/8 yd. of 25”, 27”, 36”, 37” or 45” fabric for hem.
** This size requires piecing.
Finished back length from base of neck:
Dress, 39 ¼”
Width at lower edge:
Dress, 55 ¼”
*With nap, pile or one-way design.
| Without nap or pile or with a two-way design.
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
Crisp fabrics such as Double Knit, Gaberdine, Linen, Silk and Worsted. Striped, plaid or obviously diagonal fabrics are not suitable. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
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.