Wedding Dress or Ball Gown

This lovely portrait gown combines old-fashioned charm and a modern air. Neckline is heart shaped, caught at each side with bows. Bodice and skirt join the sculptured waist yoke. Style I has self-fabric pleating and bows at neck. Sleeves are long and fitted, ending in a point at wrist. The skirt has a slight train. Style II has short sleeves. The bows at neck edge are of ribbon.

Size Guide

Bust: 34” (86cm)

Waist: 28” (71cm)

Hip: 37” (94cm)

Finished Back Length from Base of Neck to Hem of:

Style I (including 10” train): 69” (175cm)

Style II: 59” (149cm)

WIDTH AROUND LOWER EDGE OF STYLE I ABOUT 4 ¼ Yds.; STYLE II ABOUT 4 1/8 Yds.; Size 16

NO HEM ALLOWED

Fabric Amount

WITHOUT NAP OR UP OR DOWN DESIGN UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

NOTE: - Additional material is required when: - material is not pre-shrunk – for matching stripes – for extra seam allowance when material ravels.

STYLE I

35” material, 6 ¾ yds.

39” material, 6 ¼ yds.

WITH NAP OR UP OR DOWN DESIGN

39” velvet or slipper satin, 6 ½ yds. 

STYLE II

35” material, 6 1/8 yds.

39” material, 5 ¾ yds.

44” material, 5 3/8 yds.

BOWS – 1 ½ yds. of 7/8” width ribbon (no.5)

STYLE I-II

SLEEVE PADDING – 1/8 yds. of 35” – 39” lining material.

9” (22cm) SLIDE FASTENER FOR SIDE PLACKET.

¾” (1.9cm) ALLOWED FOR UNDERARM SEAMS

½” (1.2cm) ALLOWED FOR ALL OTHER EDGES

10 pieces pattern

Notions

STYLE I-II – Slide fastener; 2 spools thread (100 yds. each); snap fasteners; hooks and eyes; STYLE I – 12 buttons (10 lines – ¼” diam.); buttonhole twist. STYLE II – 7/8” (No. 5) ribbons.

Recommended Fabrics

STYLE I – Plain or Printed; Slipper satin, bridal satin, crepe romaine, crepe de chine, lace, morocain, crepe, sheer velvet. STYLE II – Plain or Printed: Taffeta, moire, organdie, dimity, eyelet embroidered batiste, novelty silks.

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.