Dress has bias shoulder and armhole binding, fitted bodice, scalloped lace-edged neckline, three-quarter length sleeves, waistband yoke, flared skirt and purchased ribbon belt. Fitted slip has shoulder straps, and side slits. A, B: French darts, underlined and back zipper.
Learn the inside secrets of luxurious couture construction details, including:
• Scallop lace-edged neckline
• Figure flattering skirt yoke
• Double layered slip
• Organza layer adds volume to the skirt
Directions written by Claire Shaeffer
FABRICS: A: Double-Edge Scalloped Lace. Underlining A: Organza. Contrast A (Binding), Slip/Underlining B: Chiffon.
Unsuitable for obvious diagonals.
NOTIONS: A: 22" Zipper, 11/2 yds. of 7/8" Ribbon, Hook & Eye. B: 14" Zipper, Hook & Eye.
Size Combinations: B5(8-10-12-14-16), F5(16-18-20-22-24)
| *With Nap. **Without Nap. | |||||||||||
| Fabric widths given in inches. | |||||||||||
| SIZES | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | ||
| A | |||||||||||
| 45"* | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 51/2 | 55/8 | 55/8 | 53/4 | 53/4 | yds. | |
| 60"* | 31/8 | 31/8 | 33/4 | 37/8 | 37/8 | 4 | 4 | 41/8 | 41/8 | yds. | |
| UNDERLINING A | |||||||||||
| 45"** | 4 | 4 | 4 | 43/8 | 43/8 | 45/8 | 45/8 | 43/4 | 47/8 | yds. | |
| 60"** | 31/8 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 33/8 | 33/8 | 33/8 | 31/2 | 31/2 | yds. | |
| CONTRAST A & SLIP B | |||||||||||
| 45"* | 17/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 2 | 2 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | yds. | |
| 60"* | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | yds. | |
| UNDERLINING B | |||||||||||
| 45"** | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | yds. | |
| 60"** | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | yds. | |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | |||||||||||
| Measurement at bustline | |||||||||||
| A | 35 | 36 | 371/2 | 391/2 | 411/2 | 431/2 | 451/2 | 471/2 | 491/2 | ins. | |
| B | 34 | 35 | 361/2 | 381/2 | 401/2 | 421/2 | 441/2 | 461/2 | 481/2 | ins. | |
| Measurement at hipline | |||||||||||
| B | 37 | 38 | 391/2 | 411/2 | 431/2 | 451/2 | 471/2 | 491/2 | 511/2 | ins. | |
| Width, lower edge | |||||||||||
| B | 37 | 38 | 391/2 | 411/2 | 431/2 | 451/2 | 471/2 | 491/2 | 511/2 | ins. | |
| Back length from base of your neck | |||||||||||
| A | 383/4 | 39 | 391/4 | 391/2 | 393/4 | 40 | 401/4 | 401/2 | 403/4 | ins. | |
| B | 373/4 | 38 | 381/4 | 381/2 | 383/4 | 39 | 391/4 | 391/2 | 393/4 | ins. | |
| Fabric widths given in centimeters. | ||||||||||
| SIZES | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | |
| A | ||||||||||
| 115 cm* | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.3 | m |
| 150 cm* | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | m |
| UNDERLINING A | ||||||||||
| 115 cm** | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.5 | m |
| 150 cm** | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 | m |
| CONTRAST A & SLIP B | ||||||||||
| 115 cm* | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | m |
| 150 cm* | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | m |
| UNDERLINING B | ||||||||||
| 115 cm** | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | m |
| 150 cm** | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | m |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
| Measurement at bustline | ||||||||||
| A | 89 | 91 | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 116 | 121 | 126 | cm |
| B | 86 | 89 | 93 | 98 | 103 | 108 | 113 | 118 | 123 | cm |
| Measurement at hipline | ||||||||||
| B | 94 | 97 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 116 | 121 | 126 | 131 | cm |
| Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
| B | 94 | 97 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 116 | 121 | 126 | 131 | cm |
| Back length from base of your neck | ||||||||||
| A | 98 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 101 | 102 | 102 | 103 | 104 | cm |
| B | 96 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 101 | cm |