50s Fitted Dress with Pleats & Bows This beautiful dress feature a sgaure neck, fitted bodice with short sleeves with a suprise V back and pleated centre back skirt daintily finished with bows. Designed by Sybil Connolly. The blue dress in the second image was created in 1957. Offered here as: Paper Pattern and Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/VintagePatternsSewBI?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&search_query=McCalls+4084 Skill Level: Intermediate Size Guide: Vintage Size 16 Bust: 36" (91.4cm) Waist: 28" (71.1cm) Hips: 38" (96.5cm) Sewing Notions: Matching thread, Zip. Fabric Amount Guide: Yardage for : 36"material without nap - 5 5/8 yds. 39" material without nap - 5 1/4yds. 42" material without nap - 5 yds. 45" material without nap - 4 5/8 yds. 52" material without nap - 4 yds. Bodice Lining: 35" Fabric 1 yd. 39" fabric 1yd. Skirt Lining: 25" sheer canvas or non-woven interfacing 2 7/8 yds. OR 39" Taffeta 2 yds. 1/2" Grasgrain ribbon for waistline stay 7/8 yd. Recommended Fabrics: Linen, peau de soie, crepe, faille, printed silk or cotton, silk and worsted, polished cotton, waffle pique, honan. Note* Not suitable for diagonal prints or diagonal weaves. 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.
