This Vintage 1953 Wrap Dress (close fitting through bust) has darted front and back bodice, waist and shoulder seams. Back wraps around under the front closing with a hook and eye and has concealed patch pockets. Front has button closing at the waist. View A has contrast skirt and binding. View B has purchased bias tape. Separate pattern pieces are included for cup sizes A, B, C, D.
FABRICS: Chambray, Linen, Broadcloth, Seersucker, Gingham. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals.
Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage.
Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage.
NOTIONS: Thread. A, B: Two ¾" buttons, one hook and eye. B: 2 pkgs. of ½" wide double-fold bias tape. ***With or Without Nap **With Nap *Without Nap
| Fabric widths given in inches. | ||||||||||
| SIZES | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | |
| DRESS A | ||||||||||
| 44"* | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | yds. |
| 58"*** | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | yds. |
| CONTRAST A | ||||||||||
| 44"*** | 37/8 | 37/8 | 37/8 | 37/8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 41/8 | 41/4 | yds. |
| 58"*** | 25/8 | 25/8 | 25/8 | 25/8 | 23/4 | 23/4 | 23/4 | 27/8 | 3 | yds. |
| DRESS B | ||||||||||
| 44"*** | 37/8 | 37/8 | 4 | 4 | 41/8 | 41/4 | 41/2 | 45/8 | 43/4 | yds. |
| 58"*** | 23/4 | 23/4 | 23/4 | 27/8 | 27/8 | 27/8 | 3 | 31/8 | 33/8 | yds. |
| Fabric widths given in centimeters. | ||||||||||
| SIZES | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | |
| DRESS A | ||||||||||
| 44 cm* | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | m |
| 58 cm*** | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | m |
| CONTRAST A | ||||||||||
| 44 cm*** | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | m |
| 58 cm*** | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | m |
| DRESS B | ||||||||||
| 44 cm*** | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | m |
| 58 cm*** | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 3.1 | m |