Description
With this sewing pattern, you can create a stunning 1950s-style dress featuring a wrap-look bodice, a collar, and a full flared skirt.
Body measurement chart
The following table is for size selection. The measurement of the chest circumference is crucial for choosing the correct size.
| Größe/Size EU | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 |
| Brustumfang/chest circumfence | bis/up to 86 cm | bis/up to 90 cm | bis/up to 94 cm | bis/up to 98 cm | bis/up to 102 cm |
| Taillenumfang/waist circumfence | bis/up to 72 cm | bis/up to 78 cm | bis/up to 82 cm | bis/up to 86 cm | bis/up to 90 cm |
| Hüftumfang/hip circumfence | bis/up to 100 cm | bis/up to 103 cm | bis/up to 107cm | bis/up to 110 cm | bis/up to 115 cm |
| Größe/Size EU | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| Brustumfang/chest circumfence | bis/up to 106 cm | bis/up to 110 cm | bis/up to 116cm | bis/up to 122cm | bis/up to 126 cm |
| Taillenumfang/waist circumfence | bis/up to 94 cm | bis/up to 98 cm | bis/up to 104 cm | bis/up to 110 cm | bis/up to 116 cm |
| Hüftumfang/hip circumfence | bis/up to 120 cm | bis/up to 125 cm | bis/up to 130 cm | bis/up to 135 cm | bis/up to 140cm |
| Größe/Size EU | 54 | 56 | 58 | ||
| Brustumfang/chest circumfence | bis/up to 130 cm | bis/up to 135 cm | bis/up to 140 cm | ||
| Taillenumfang/waist circumfence | bis/up to 122 cm | bis/up to 128 cm | bis/up to 134 cm | ||
| Hüftumfang/hip circumfence | bis/up to 145 cm | bis/up to 150 cm | bis/up to 155 cm |
Fabric Recommendation
For sewing, woven fabrics with structure, such as cotton, chambray, poplin, waxed fabrics, cotton-hemp blends, baby cord, etc., are suitable. The dress can also be made from viscose. However, in that case, the cuffs and collar must be reinforced with interfacing such as Vlieseline H180.
Required Amount of Fabric (With a fabric width of 145 cm)
| Größe/Size EU | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 |
| Stofflänge/Fabric length | 3m | 3m | 3m | 3,2m | 3,2m |
| Größe/Size EU | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| Stofflänge/Fabric length | 3,2m | 3,5m | 3,5m | 3,5m | 4m |
| Größe/Size EU | 54 | 56 | 58 | ||
| Stofflänge/Fabric length | 4m | 4,2m | 4,2m |
Bodice Lengths
- Short bodice – for a height up to 1.69m (print the front bodice on pattern pages 1c–7c).
- Long bodice – for a height of 1.70m or taller (print the front bodice on pattern pages 1b–7b).
Required Materials
- Fabric (see above)
- 4 buttons or 4 snap fasteners for the cuffs
- Elastic band, 0.7 cm to 1 cm wide, for gathering the waist at the back
- evtl. Schrägband zum Einfassen des Ausschnittes
- Optional: Vlieseline H180 for reinforcing the collar and cuffs.
- Scissors, measuring tape, pins, or clips
- Sewing machine, serger/coverlock machine (if available), iron
Seam and hem allowances
The pattern does not include seam allowances, they must be added individually.
Legal Notices
All rights to this sewing pattern are owned by Ilka Matthiessen. This pattern is allowed for personal use and can also be used for creating up to 20 items for commercial sale. If you wish to sell more, please acquire a commercial license. Mass production of garments made using this sewing pattern, as well as sharing, selling, trading, copying, printing, or publishing (even partially) this sewing pattern, is strictly prohibited. When selling garments made using this sewing pattern, the following must be stated: Made using the “Calla” pattern by erbsünde.
