V1885
Evening or mid-knee length full strapless dress is gathered onto full underdress with foundation. Self bias tube bow or ribbon bow is under bustline. 2 1/4" hem allowed on dress. Narrow hem for sheers.
FABRICS: Dress and Underdress: Brocade, Crepe, Satin, Silk. Also for Dress: Sheer fabrics such as Chiffon, Voile. Foundation: Taffeta. Underlining (for non-sheer dress): China Silk. Underlining (for sheer dress): Sheers. Hem Interfacing: Cotton Flannel. 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: A, B: One 14" (36 cm) zipper, four very small covered snaps, three hook and eyes, 31/2 yds. (3.2 m) (3.2m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) feather boning, 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) (1.2m) of 1" (2.5 cm) wide grosgrain ribbon (waistline), 4 yds. (3.7 m) (3.7m) of 1/2" (1.3 cm) wide grosgrain ribbon, 13/4 yds. (1.6m) of 1/2" (1.3 cm) elastic, 3/4 yd. (0.7 m) (0.6m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) twill tape, two 71/2" (19.3 cm) zig zag wire stays. Also for B: 21/2 yds. (2.3 m) (2.3m) of 1" (2.5 cm) wide ribbon (bow). ***With Nap or Without Nap **With Nap *Without Nap
Size Combinations: A5(6-8-10-12-14), F5(16-18-20-22-24)
| Fabric widths given in inches. | |||||||||||
| SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | |
| DRESS A | |||||||||||
| 45"* | 53/8 | 51/2 | 51/2 | 51/2 | 51/2 | 55/8 | 55/8 | 55/8 | 53/4 | 53/4 | yds. |
| 60"* | 47/8 | 47/8 | 47/8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | yds. |
| UNDERDRESS A | |||||||||||
| 45"** | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | yds. |
| 60"** | 13/4 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 21/8 | 21/2 | 23/4 | 27/8 | yds. |
| ADDITIONAL UNDERDRESS FABRIC TO INTERFACE BOW A - 45 TO 60"***, 5/8 yd. - 45 TO 60***, 5/8 yd. | |||||||||||
| DRESS B | |||||||||||
| 45"* | 35/8 | 35/8 | 35/8 | 33/4 | 33/4 | 33/4 | 33/4 | 33/4 | 33/4 | 33/4 | yds. |
| 60"* | 25/8 | 23/4 | 27/8 | 3 | 31/4 | 33/8 | 33/8 | 33/8 | 33/8 | 33/8 | yds. |
| UNDERDRESS B | |||||||||||
| 45"** | 11/2 | 15/8 | 13/4 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/4 | 21/4 | 21/4 | 21/4 | yds. |
| 60"** | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/2 | 13/4 | yds. |
| FOUNDATION A, B | |||||||||||
| 45"* | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | yds. |
| 60"* | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | yds. |
| Bias for Hem Interfacing A, B- 1/2 yd. of 45"**. | |||||||||||
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | |||||||||||
| Measurement at bustline | |||||||||||
| A, B Foundation | 33 | 34 | 35 | 361/2 | 381/2 | 401/2 | 421/2 | 441/2 | 461/2 | 481/2 | |
| Measurement at waistline | |||||||||||
| A, B Foundation | 251/2 | 261/2 | 271/2 | 29 | 301/2 | 321/2 | 341/2 | 361/2 | 391/2 | 411/2 | |
| Measurement at hipline | |||||||||||
| A, B Underdress | 37 | 38 | 39 | 401/2 | 421/2 | 441/2 | 461/2 | 481/2 | 501/2 | 521/2 | |
| Width, lower edge | |||||||||||
| Dress A | 49 | 50 | 51 | 521/2 | 541/2 | 561/2 | 581/2 | 601/2 | 621/2 | 641/2 | |
| Dress B | 431/2 | 441/2 | 451/2 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 57 | 59 | |
| Finished back length from base of neck | |||||||||||
| Dress A | 571/2 | 573/4 | 58 | 581/4 | 581/2 | 583/4 | 59 | 591/4 | 591/2 | 593/4 | |
| Dress B | 39 | 391/4 | 391/2 | 393/4 | 40 | 401/4 | 401/2 | 403/4 | 41 | 411/4 | |
| Fabric widths given in centimeters. | |||||||||||
| SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | |
| DRESS A | |||||||||||
| 115 cm* | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | m |
| 152 cm* | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | m |
| UNDERDRESS A | |||||||||||
| 115 cm** | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | m |
| 152 cm** | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | m |
| ADDITIONAL UNDERDRESS FABRIC TO INTERFACE BOW A - 115 TO 152 cm***, 5/8 yd. (0.6 m) - 41.0 | |||||||||||
| DRESS B | |||||||||||
| 115 cm* | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | m |
| 152 cm* | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | m |
| UNDERDRESS B | |||||||||||
| 115 cm** | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | m |
| 152 cm** | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | m |
| FOUNDATION A, B | |||||||||||
| 115 cm* | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | m |
| 152 cm* | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | m |
| Bias for Hem Interfacing A, B- 1/2 yd. of 45"**. | |||||||||||
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | |||||||||||
| Measurement at bustline | |||||||||||
| A, B Foundation | 84 | 87 | 89 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 103.3 | 108.3 | 113.3 | 118.3 | 123.3 | |
| Measurement at waistline | |||||||||||
| A, B Foundation | 65.3 | 67.3 | 70.3 | 74 | 77.3 | 83.3 | 88.3 | 93.3 | 100.3 | 105.3 | |
| Measurement at hipline | |||||||||||
| A, B Underdress | 94 | 97 | 99 | 103.3 | 108.3 | 113.3 | 118.3 | 123.3 | 128.3 | 133.3 | |
| Width, lower edge | |||||||||||
| Dress A | 125 | 127 | 130 | 133.3 | 138.3 | 143.3 | 148.3 | 153.3 | 158.3 | 164.3 | |
| Dress B | 110.3 | 113.3 | 116.3 | 120 | 125 | 130 | 135 | 140 | 145 | 150 | |
| Finished back length from base of neck | |||||||||||
| Dress A | 146.3 | 147.0 | 147 | 147.6 | 148.3 | 149.0 | 150 | 150.6 | 151.3 | 152.0 | |
| Dress B | 99 | 99.6 | 100.3 | 101.0 | 102 | 102.6 | 103.3 | 104.0 | 104 | 104.6 | |