Dress, Overskirt, Blouse, and Bow
Skill Level: Intermediate
A: Pullover dress with close-fitting, self-lined bodice has shoulder straps, elasticized back, and contrasting ruffles. B: Overskirt with front or back opening has boned waistband, and contrast waistband lining and loops. C: Semi-fitted blouse has collar, front tucks, back loops, long sleeves with a gathered cap, and elastic at wrist. D: Double-layered bow. A, B, C, D: Purchased trims. A, B, C: Narrow hems. B, C: Purchased ribbon or cording for lacing.
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FABRICS: Cotton/Cotton Blends. A, B: Also Lawn.
***With or Without Nap.
NOTIONS: A: 11 yds. (10.1 m) of 11/2" - 3" (3.8 cm - 7.5 cm) Lace Edging and 3 yds. (2.7 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) Elastic. Optional: 11 yds. (10.1 m) of 1" (2.5 cm) Pleated Trim, 13 yds. (11.9 m) of 5/8" (1.5 cm) Crochet Lace Trim, 4 yds. (3.7 m) Each of 11/2" (3.8 cm) Beading Lace and 1/4" (6 mm) Ribbon for Beading, Approximately Eighty Pre-tied Mini Ribbon Bows in Three Colors, Three 1/2" (1.3 cm) Ribbon Roses, Eight Assorted Small Shirt Buttons, and Assorted Seed Beads. B: 1 yd. (1.0 m) of 1/4" (6 mm) Plastic Boning and 3 yds. (2.7 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) Ribbon or Cording. Optional: 6 yds. (5.5 m) of 11/2" (3.8 cm) Pleated Trim, 2 yds. (1.9 m) Each of 11/2" (3.8 cm) Crochet Lace Trim and 1/4" - 1/2" (6 mm - 1.3 cm) Novelty Ribbon Trim with Flowers, 21/2 yds. (2.3 m) Each of 5/8" (1.5 cm) Beading Lace and 1/4" - 3/8" (6 mm - 1 cm) Ribbon, and Four 3/8" (1 cm) Shank Buttons. C: 4 yds. (3.7 m) of 11/2" - 2" (3.8 cm - 5 cm) Lace Edging, 1/2 yd. (0.5 m) of 1/4" (6 mm) Elastic, 2 yds. (1.9 m) of 1/4" - 3/8" (6 mm - 1 cm) Ribbon or Cording, and Six 5/8" (1.5 cm) Buttons. D: 1/2 yd. (0.5 m) of 1/2" - 2" (1.3 cm - 5 cm) Lace Edging.
Size Combinations: AX5(4-6-8-10-12), D5(12-14-16-18-20)
Fabric widths given in inches. | ||||||||||
SIZES | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | |
A | ||||||||||
45"*** | 13/4 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | yds. |
CONTRAST A - 2 yd. | ||||||||||
B | ||||||||||
45"*** | 13/4 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 2 | 2 | 21/8 | yds. |
CONTRAST B | ||||||||||
18", 20" | 5/8 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | yds. |
SEW-IN INTERFACING B | ||||||||||
18", 20" | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | yds. |
C | ||||||||||
45"*** | 23/8 | 23/8 | 25/8 | 23/4 | 23/4 | 23/4 | 23/4 | 27/8 | 27/8 | yds. |
SEW-IN INTERFACING C - 18", 20" - 11/8 yds. | ||||||||||
BOW D | ||||||||||
45"*** - 7/8 yd. | ||||||||||
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
Measurement at bustline | ||||||||||
A | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 341/2 | 361/2 | 381/2 | 401/2 | 421/2 | ins. |
C | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 381/2 | 401/2 | 421/2 | 441/2 | 461/2 | ins. |
Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
C | 163/4 | 173/4 | 183/4 | 193/4 | 211/4 | 231/4 | 251/4 | 271/4 | 291/4 | ins. |
Back length from base of your neck | ||||||||||
A | 371/4 | 371/2 | 373/4 | 38 | 381/4 | 381/2 | 383/4 | 39 | 391/4 | ins. |
B | 361/4 | 361/2 | 363/4 | 37 | 371/4 | 371/2 | 373/4 | 38 | 381/4 | ins. |
C | 231/4 | 231/2 | 233/4 | 24 | 241/4 | 241/2 | 243/4 | 25 | 251/4 | ins. |
Fabric widths given in centimeters. | ||||||||||
SIZES | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | |
A | ||||||||||
115 cm*** | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | m |
CONTRAST A - 115 cm*** - 1.9 m | ||||||||||
B | ||||||||||
115 cm*** | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.0 | m |
CONTRAST B | ||||||||||
115 cm*** | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | m |
SEW-IN INTERFACING B | ||||||||||
46 cm, 51 cm | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | m |
C | ||||||||||
115 cm*** | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | m |
SEW-IN INTERFACING C | ||||||||||
46 cm, 51 cm - 1.1 m | ||||||||||
BOW D | ||||||||||
115 cm*** - 0.8 m | ||||||||||
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
Measurement at bustline | ||||||||||
A | 76 | 79 | 81 | 84 | 88 | 93 | 98 | 103 | 108 | cm |
C | 87 | 89 | 92 | 94 | 98 | 103 | 108 | 113 | 118 | cm |
Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
C | 43 | 45 | 48 | 50 | 54 | 59 | 64 | 69 | 74 | cm |
Back length from base of your neck | ||||||||||
A | 95 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 100 | cm |
B | 92 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 97 | cm |
C | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | cm |