Vintage 1950s Pattern, Skirt, Blouse & Cummerbund - Bust=32” (81.3cm)

50s Cummerbund Dress

SKIRT, BLOUSE AND CUMMERBUND. The beautifully fitted blouse features a wide V neckline and short kimono sleeves. Blouse front laps diagonally right over left. A figure moulding peplum at blouse waistline holds the surplice blouse in place and assures a smooth fit. The flared skirt is fitted with darts in each of the eight gores. A matching or contrasting cummerbund gives a one-piece dress look to these mix-match separates.

Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size Guide

Size:14 (Vintage size)
Bust: 32” (81.3cm)
Waist: 26” (66cm)
Hip: 35” (88.9)
Finished Back Length of Blouse: 20 ½” (52.1cm)
Finished Length of Skirt: 29 ½” (75cm)

Notions

2 spools of Thread; Contrasting Thread; Bias Seam Binding; one 10” Neck Type Zipper for blouse side opening; one 7” Zipper for skirt side opening.

Fabric Amount

Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics.
BLOUSE – EVEN LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 3/8 yds.
39” fabric without nap, 1 ¼ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 1/8 yds.
54” fabric without nap, 7/8 yd.
SKIRT – LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35”, 36” or 39” fabric without nap, 3 ¾ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 7/8 yds.
54” fabric without nap, 2 yds.
NOTE: If skirt and blouse are desired of same fabric, combine above yardages.
CUMMERBUND – 3/8 yd. of 35”, 36”, 39”, 44”, 45”, 54” fabric without nap.
Width Around Lower Edge od Skirt, 130 ½”
FEATHER-BONING – ¼ yd.

Recommended Fabrics

Blouse or skirt: Lengthwise stripe or pl.: Cotton, calico, polished cotton, chambray, pique, linen, lawn, voile, gingham, silk broadcloth, taffeta, butcher linen, shantung, rayon, wool jersey. Cummerbund: Cotton, linen, pique, rayon, jersey.

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.