1960's Sewing Pattern: Two-Piece, Top & Skirt Maternity Dress - Multi Sizes

Two-Piece Mother-To-Be Dress Pattern

TWO-PIECE MATERNITY DRESS IN MISSES' SIZES: Skirt has a cut out front, adjustable waistline and back kick pleat. Top has pockets. Neckline is round in front and V in back with roll collar that ties in back. V. 1 has short set-in sleeves and contrasting collar. V. 2 is sleeveless and has braid trim.

Size Guide

Size: 12 (Vintage size)

Bust: 32" (81.3cm)

Waist: 25" (63.5cm)

Hip: 34" (86.4cm)

Back length – neck base to waist: 16” (40.7cm)

Finished back length of top: 25 ¾” (65.5cm)

Finished length of skirt: 27 ¼” (69.3cm)

Size: 18 (Vintage size)

Bust: 38" (96.5cm)

Waist: 30" (76.2cm)

Hip: 40" (101.6cm)

Back length – neck base to waist: 16 ¾” (42.6cm)

Finished back length of top: 26 ½” (67.4cm)

Finished length of skirt: 28” (71.2cm)

Fabric Amount

Size: 16 (Vintage size)

View 1 Dress

35” or 36” fabric with or without nap, 3 ¾ yds.

41” or 42” fabric without nap, 3 ¼ yds.

44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 ¾ yds.

54” fabric without nap, 2 ¼ yds.

View 1 Neck facings (when heavy fabric is used) – 3/8 yd. of 35”, 36” or 39” lightweight fabric without nap.

View 1 Contrasting collar and collar facing

35” or 36” fabric with or without nap, 7/8 yd.

41”, 42”, 44”, 45”, 54” fabric with or without nap, ¾ yd.

View 2 Skirt

35” or 36” fabric with or without nap, 2 1/8 yds.

41”, 42”, 44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 7/8 yds.

View 2 Top

35” or 36” fabric with or without nap, 2 ½ yds.

41” or 42” fabric without nap, 2 1/8 yds.

44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 7/8 yds.

View 2 Neck and Armhole facings (when heavy fabric is used) – ½ yd. of 35”, 36” or 39” lightweight fabric without nap.

Width around lower edge of dress, 49 ½”

View 2 Braid trims ½” and ¼” width, 2 ¼ yds.

View 1 or 2 Collar interfacing (opt.) ¾ yd. 25”, 32”, 35”, 36” woven or non-woven fabric.

View 1 or 2 Cotton twill tape or grosgrain ribbon – 1 ¾ yds. of ½” width.

Size: 18 (Vintage size)

View 1 Dress

35” or 36” fabric with or without nap, 4 1/8 yds.

41” or 42” fabric without nap, 3 ½ yds.

44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 ¼ yds.

54” fabric without nap, 2 ½ yds.

View 1 Neck facings (when heavy fabric is used) – 3/8 yd. of 35”, 36” or 39” lightweight fabric without nap.

View 1 Contrasting collar and collar facing

35” or 36” fabric with or without nap, 7/8 yd.

41”, 42”, 44”, 45”, 54” fabric with or without nap, ¾ yd.

View 2 Skirt

35” or 36” fabric with or without nap, 2 ¼ yds.

41”, 42”, 44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 7/8 yds.

View 2 Top

35” or 36” fabric with or without nap, 2 ¾ yds.

41” or 42” fabric without nap, 2 ¼ yds.

44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 yds.

View 2 Neck and Armhole facings (when heavy fabric is used) – ½ yd. of 35”, 36” or 39” lightweight fabric without nap.

Width around lower edge of dress, 54 ½”

View 2 Braid trims ½” and ¼” width, 2 3/8 yds.

View 1 or 2 Collar interfacing (opt.) ¾ yd. 25”, 32”, 35”, 36” woven or non-woven fabric.

View 1 or 2 Cotton twill tape or grosgrain ribbon – 1 ¾ yds. of ½” width.

Sewing Notions

View 1 and 2: Thread. View 1: Tailored shoulder pads (opt.).

Recommended Fabrics

Both views: Cottons and blends: corduroy, velveteen, pique, denim. Linen. Rayons, silks, synthetics; brocade, sharkskin, faille, shantung, crepe. V. I also in wools.

Skill Level

Intermediate

What You Will Receive

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 resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.