This stunning dress has a princess line bodice and half circle skirt with optional collar, either with peter pan corners or a sharper collar. The bodice sits higher than your natural waistline for a more flattering fit. Designed for us by our in house designer and pattern expert Maria Pulley.
You will receive a printed package containing full scale pattern sheets and an instructions to guide you through the steps.
Suggested Fabrics: Lightweight fabrics such as cotton lawn, shirting, linen, voile, cotton poplin, seersucker, chambray
Sizing: The pattern is for UK sizes 8 to 16. Please note that vintage patterns come up SMALL.
Please see the tab FIND YOUR SIZE for more information.
You will need: 3m of fabric, a 50cm zip, thread and interfacing.
Suitable For: Ideal intermediate sewing project, some sewing knowledge is required.
We can also put together a complete kit with any fabrics from our range.
SIZE CHART (cms)
UK Size | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
BUST | 83 | 86 | 91 | 96 | 101 | 106 | 112 |
WAIST | 65 | 69 | 74 | 79 | 84 | 89 | 95 |
HIPS | 90 | 94 | 99 | 104 | 109 | 114 | 120 |
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (cms)
8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | |
BUST | 81 | 86 | 91 | 96 | 101 |
WAIST | 63 | 68 | 73 | 78 | 83 |
DRESS LENGTH | 95 | 95.5 | 96 | 96.5 | 97 |
As with most vintage styles, the waist may be a smaller measurement than you are used to. Please check the finished garment sizes carefully against your waist and bust. Free fitting over the hips. If you prefer a looser fit, go up a size or stitch with a 1cm seam allowance.