{"product_id":"folkwear-239-blonde-bombshell","title":"Folkwear 239 Blonde Bombshell Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuy the 239 Blonde Bombshell Dress sewing pattern from Folkwear. The mid-1950s celebrated femininity with tight-waisted, full-skirted dresses like this. Make it in colourful cotton for a summer sundress or in shimmering brocade for an evening party any time of the year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress is easy to sew, with only five pattern pieces. Its bodice consists of a midriff front and back. The halter ties at the back of the neck in View A or is fastened with hooks and eyes in View B. A low calf-length circular skirt fits smoothly into the waist in back, gathers softly in front, and zips up the centre back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern also includes instructions for knitting a bolero sweater (sizes XS-M) that hugs the bodice and fastens with one button in front. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSewing level: \u003c\/strong\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(available to download immediately after purchase).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is a \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefoldline.com\/pages\/how-to-buy-sewing-patterns\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day).\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefoldline.com\/pages\/how-to-buy-sewing-patterns\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCopy Shop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote if purchasing copy shop printing: Some of the pattern pieces have been split (to fit on the A0 sheets) and will need to be joined together.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested fabrics:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost light to medium weight fabrics, such as cotton, cotton blends, silk, and silkies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric requirements:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView A: 45\" (115 cm) wide fabric: 4 3\/8 - 5 5\/8 yd (4 - 5.1 m) \/\/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60\" (150 cm) wide fabric: 3 3\/8 - 4 1\/2 yd (3.1 - 4.1 m).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView B: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e45\" (115 cm) wide fabric: 4 3\/8 - 5 1\/2 yd (4 - 5 m) \/\/ 60\" (150 cm) wide fabric: 3 3\/8 - 4 1\/2 yd (3.1 - 4.1 m).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e XS – 3XL (approx. UK 4\/6 – 28\/30, \u003c\/span\u003ebased on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefoldline.com\/pages\/sewing-patterns-size-chart\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003estandardised size chart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12\" zipper; one hook and eye \/\/ View B only: two additional hooks and eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDF pattern includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInstructions; US letter\/A4 print-at-home pattern (55 pages); 36\" wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (4 sheets) \/\/ Layers: Yes \/\/ Projector file: Yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you’re looking for more maker inspiration, check out the latest\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefoldline.com\/pages\/sewing-pattern-reviews\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003esewing pattern reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom the sewing community. 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