Folkwear 241 Fifties Fit and Flair Dress

Buy the 241 Fifties Fit and Flair Dress sewing pattern from Folkwear. It features dolman sleeves, a fitted waist, gored circular skirt, and three neckline options: a refined jewel neck, elegant wide V-neck, and classic turtleneck. The jewel and turtleneck versions go through fall and winter in wool crepe, jersey, challis, or other soft fabrics. The V-neck dress is picture perfect in a flowery cotton print for summer, or in taffeta for holiday parties. Your favourite wide belt or a self-covered belt (instructions included) creates the perfect accent. There are even pockets hidden in the front gores. To echo the original retro feeling, exaggerate the fullness with several stiff petticoats, or for a contemporary look, let the skirt swing free!

Knitting instructions are also included for a six-foot stole, made in rib stitch from mohair yarn.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (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). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Soft wools such as crepe, challis, jersey; medium weight taffeta, cotton, and blends.

Fabric requirements: All requirements are for fabric without nap, pile, or one-way design.

45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 6 - 6 1/8 yd (5.5 - 5.6 m).

60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 3 7/8 - 4 1/2 yd (3.5 - 4.1 m).

Sizing: XS – 2XL (approx. UK 4/6 – 24/26, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Dress Views A and B: 22" (56 cm) zipper; one size 3 hook and eye // Dress View C: 22" (56 cm) zipper; two size 3 hook and eyes // Optional belt: Heavyweight interfacing; purchased buckle // Stole: Approx. 630 yd of worsted weight yarn (blend of mohair, wool, and nylon); size 10 knitting needles.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (54 pages); 36″ wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (5 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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