1950s Timeless One Piece Charming Dress
Elegance is the beauty that never fades! This dress is styled to top your party list. A Beautiful example of the new princess line silhouette of the 50s. A charming princess line dress with wide scoop neckline front and back. Styled to top your party list, it features a flaring skirt, gathered at centre back section and trimmed with a big bow. View 1: boasts a band and small bow under the bust. Dress is all of one fabric. View 2: bow in back is of contrasting fabric. Why not add extra layers of petticoat for lift? A statement design for many an occasion.
Offered as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size Guide
Size 14
Bust 34” (86.4cm)
Waist 28” (71.1cm)
Hip 36” (91.4cm)
Finished Back Length of Dress 45" 1/2'
Notions
View 1 and 2:- 2 spools of Thread; 14" Neck Type Zipper for dress side opening; Bias Seam Binding-(Optional). VIEW 2: Contrasting Thread.
Fabric Amount
View 1
35" or 36" fabric without nap 6 1/2 yds.
39" fabric without nap 6 1/4 yds.
44" or 45" fabric without nap 5 1/8 yds.
44" or 45" fabric with nap 5 3/4 yds.
50" fabric with or without nap 4 3/4 yds.
View 2
35" or 36" fabric without nap 4 3/4 yds.
39" fabric without nap 4 3/8 yds.
44" or 45" fabric without nap 3 7/8 yds.
44" or 45" fabric with nap 4 1/2 yds.
Width of Lower Edge of Dress 128"
VIEW 2 - RIBBON BOW - 2 1/8 yds. of 6" width.
VIEW 1 or 2, INTERFACING (OPTIONAL) WHEN LACE IS USED, CUT OF NET OR MARQUISETTE
32", 35" OR 36" fabric 3/8 yds.
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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.