Rare 50s Scalloped Neck Gown Pattern

Fabulous Ultra Rare Cocktail/Evening/Wedding Dress. A beautiful and extremely rare dress pattern for a dress with scalloped neckline, ruched sleeves with ties, fitted bodice and full skirt with optional cummerbund, side zip fastening.

Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size Guide

Size 16:
Bust: 34” (86cm)
Waist: 28” (71cm)
Hips (7" below natural waistline): 37” (94cm)

Width across back, 4" below neck 14"
Finished length from center of shoulder over the bust to the natural waistline, 17" 3/8'
Finished Skirt Side-front Length from natural waistline, no hem, 31"
Width at lower edge, about 271"

Notions

3-5 yds. Spools of thread. 10" Dress Placket fastener

Fabric Amount

View 1, Dress with Optional Contrasting Skirt Facing
35" Material (without nap) 7 7/8 yds.
39" Material (without nap) 7 3/8 yds.
42" Material (without nap) 7 yds.
35" Contrast Material (without nap) 2 3/4 yds.
39" Contrast Material (without nap) 2 1/2 yds.

View 1 or 2, 1/4" Elastic 3/8 yds.
View 2, Dress with Novelty Belt, 45" Material (without nap) 5 1/2 yds.

Recommended Fabrics

Cotton, Taffeta, Sheer Cotton, Sheer Rayon, Nylon, Faille, Shantung, Surah.

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 re-sealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which may include age related wear and tear.