50s Pattern – Strapless Ballgown, Prom Dress - Bust=14– 20 (92cm – 107cm)

Vintage Ball Gown Pattern

With attached stole or strapless, this beautiful strapless evening or bridal, wedding gown with beautifully moulded bodice and flowing bouffant skirt (view B) adds a new detail in (view A) the wispy, floating stole-scarf that is attached to one side then drapes around the shoulders.

Size Guide

(14-16-18-20)

Size 14

Bust 36” (92cm)

Waist 28” (71cm)

Hips 38” (97cm)

Size 16

Bust 38” (97cm)

Waist 30” (76cm)

Hips 40” (102cm)

Size 18

Bust 40” (102cm)

Waist 32” (81cm)

Hips 42” (107cm)

Size 20

Bust 42” (107cm)

Waist 34” (87cm)

Hips 44” (112cm)

Fabric Amount

MULTI-SIZED FOR CUSTOM FIT

Vintage Size: 14

DRESS A, B

45” *, 8 ¼ yds.

60” *, 5 ½ yds.

UNDERLINING/LINING A, B

45”, 6 1/8 yds.

CONTRAST B (Drape)

45”, 60” **, 2 ½ yds.

Back length from base of your neck

Dress A, B: 59 ½”

Vintage Size: 16

DRESS A, B

45” *, 8 ¼ yds.

60” *, 5 ½ yds.

UNDERLINING/LINING A, B

45”, 6 3/8 yds.

CONTRAST B (Drape)

45”, 60” **, 2 ½ yds.

Back length from base of your neck

Dress A, B: 59 ¾”

Vintage Size: 18

DRESS A, B

45” *, 8 ¼ yds.

60” *, 5 ½ yds.

UNDERLINING/LINING A, B

45”, 6 ½ yds.

CONTRAST B (Drape)

45”, 60” **, 2 5/8 yds.

Back length from base of your neck

Dress A, B: 60”

Vintage Size: 20

DRESS A, B

45” *, 8 ¼ yds.

60” *, 5 5/8 yds.

UNDERLINING/LINING A, B

45”, 6 ¾ yds.

CONTRAST B (Drape)

45”, 60” **, 2 5/8 yds.

Back length from base of your neck

Dress A, B: 60 ¼”

*with nap. **without nap

Sewing Notions

14” Zipper, 1 5/8 yds. of ¼” Covered Boning, Hooks and Eyes.

Recommended Fabrics

Dress A, B: Shantung, Taffeta and Satin. Contrast B: Chiffon and Organza. Underlining/Lining: Lining Fabrics. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals, plaids or stripes. Use nap yardages/layouts for pile, shaded or one-way design fabrics.

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.