50s Pattern – One-piece Dress, Cottage-core, Peasant Style - Multi-sizes

1950s Peasant Style Dress

Dress may be worn on or off the shoulder. Bodice upper front gathers and joins to a fitted midriff. Neck and sleeve edges are gathered and bound. Elastic controls upper edge of sleeve. Side seam pockets are featured in the full circle skirt. Self or ribbon tie belt may be used.

Size Guide

Vintage Size: 14

Bust: 32” (81.3cm)

Waist: 26” (66cm)

Hip: 35” (88.9cm)

Finished Back Length of Dress: 45.5” (115.6cm)

Vintage Size: 16

Bust: 34” (86.4cm)

Waist: 28” (71.2cm)

Hip: 37” (94cm)

Finished Back Length of Dress: 46” (116.8cm)

Fabric Amount

Bust 32"

DRESS

35” or 36” fabric, 4 7/8 yds. 

39” fabric, 4 1/2 yds. 

44” or 45” fabric, 4 1/8 yds. 

50” fabric, 3 5/8 yds. 

BELT BACKING (OPTIONAL)

¾” or 1” wide, 1 yd. 

RIBBON BELT (OPTIONAL) –1/2 yds. of 1” width. 

ELASTIC – 1/8” width, ½ yd.  

Width Around Lower Edge of Dress, 212” 

5/8” HEM ALLOWED IN DRESS

Bust 34"

DRESS

35” or 36” fabric, 5 yds. 

39” fabric, 4 ¾ yds. 

44” or 45” fabric, 4 3/8 yds. 

50” fabric, 3 5/8 yds. 

BELT BACKING (OPTIONAL)

¾” or 1” wide, 1 yd. 

RIBBON BELT (OPTIONAL) – 1 ¾ yds. of 1” width. 

ELASTIC – 1/8” width, ½ yd.  

Width Around Lower Edge of Dress, 214” 

5/8” HEM ALLOWED IN DRESS

9 pieces pattern

Sewing Notions

2 spools of Thread; Bias Seam Binding – (Optional); 12” Zipper for dress side opening; Belt, Buckle – (Optional)..

Recommended Fabrics

Cotton, organdy, gingham, plisse, voile, eyelet and embroidered cotton, silk, sheer rayons, novelty sheers, shantung, taffeta.

Skill Level

Intermediate

What You Will Receive

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.