Below mid-calf length, sleeveless dresses have close-fitting V-neck bodice with princess seams and extended shoulders, flared skirt with godets, side zipper and inside belt. Self-fabric or purchased belt. Purchased petticoat.
Circa 1957
FABRICS: A: Lace. B: Peau de soie, Shan-tung and Broadcloth. Belt Interfacing A, B: Hair Canvas.
Unsuitable for obvious diagonals.
NOTIONS: 12" Zipper, One 3/4" Buckle with Prong, 11/4 yds. of 5/8" Grosgrain, Hooks & Eyes, Three Packages of 1/2" Seam Binding and Two 1/4" Snaps.
Size Combinations: AA(6-8-10-12), EE(14-16-18-20)
| *With Nap. **Without Nap. | |||||||||
| Fabric widths given in inches. | |||||||||
| SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | |
| DRESS AND BELT A | |||||||||
| 45"* | 6 | 6 | 6 | 63/8 | 61/2 | 61/2 | 65/8 | 65/8 | yds. |
| 60"* | 43/4 | 43/4 | 43/4 | 43/4 | 43/4 | 43/4 | 43/4 | 43/4 | yds. |
| LINING A | |||||||||
| 45" | 53/8 | 53/8 | 53/8 | 53/8 | 53/8 | 53/8 | 51/2 | 55/8 | yds. |
| DRESS AND BELT B | |||||||||
| 45"* | 65/8 | 65/8 | 63/4 | 63/4 | 67/8 | 67/8 | 7 | 71/4 | yds. |
| 45"** | 55/8 | 55/8 | 55/8 | 55/8 | 55/8 | 55/8 | 53/4 | 57/8 | yds. |
| 60"* | 41/2 | 41/2 | 41/2 | 41/2 | 45/8 | 45/8 | 45/8 | 45/8 | yds. |
| 60"** | 41/8 | 41/8 | 41/8 | 41/8 | 45/8 | 45/8 | 45/8 | 45/8 | yds. |
| BELT INTERFACING A, B (Hair Canvas) | |||||||||
| 25"** | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | yds. |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | |||||||||
| Back length from base of your neck | |||||||||
| Dress A, B | 45 | 451/4 | 451/2 | 453/4 | 46 | 461/4 | 461/2 | 463/4 | ins. |
| Fabric widths given in centimeters. | |||||||||
| SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | |
| DRESS AND BELT A | |||||||||
| 115 cm* | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | m |
| 150 cm* | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | m |
| LINING A | |||||||||
| 115cm | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 | m |
| DRESS AND BELT B | |||||||||
| 115 cm* | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.7 | m |
| 115 cm** | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | m |
| 150 cm* | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | m |
| 150 cm** | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | m |
| BELT INTERFACING A, B (Hair Canvas) | |||||||||
| 64 cm** | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | m |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | |||||||||
| Back length from base of your neck | |||||||||
| Dress A, B | 115 | 115 | 116 | 116 | 117 | 117 | 118 | 119 | cm |