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Sew La Di Da Vintage
Sew La Di Da Vintage Blitz Dress
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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 printed A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day.
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Buy the Blitz Dress sewing pattern from Sew La Di Da Vintage. We can do it! Blitz is a simple 40s style utility dress, perfect for jiving, digging for victory or make-do-and-mending in. She’s dedicated to the rationing cause, too – this little gem takes very little fabric!
Blitz is the perfect go-to day dress. With a pointed or rounded Peter Pan collar, short sleeve and empire waist leading to a straight skirt, it’s perfect for a range of figures, ages and styles. For a true 40s aesthetic, use plain or small print cottons, crepe or rayon in navy, grey, rose pink and primary colours. Or by shortening the hem to a mini-skirt length and using an Op Art, psychedelic or monochromatic print, you can make Blitz into a 60s style scooter dress. An improvised pocket, novelty print or tartan are all great modernisers, too. And who can resist a contrasting collar?
And in case you thought Blitz was only suitable for daywear, think again! Use silk or velvet, and get creative with the collar using vintage or embroidered lace – or better still, remove it altogether and finish with a ribbon bow fastening. The possibilities are as endless as your fabric stash!
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: Cotton, crepe, rayon, silk, velvet.
Fabric requirements: 110 cm wide fabric: 3 m // 137 cm wide fabric: 2.5 m.
Sizing: UK 6 - 18. Please check the size chart.
Notions: Interfacing; invisible zip, 50-56 cm (20"-22") long; thread.
PDF pattern includes: Instructions in English and French; A4 print-at-home pattern; US letter print-at-home pattern; A0 copy shop file.
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A really super make, very straight forward and simple to sew. I can see my self wearing this all summer long.
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I would class this pattern as an excellent beginner project for those wanting to try a dress with a zip and sleeves. If you are a keen sewer this is quite a quick project that could easily be cut and sewn up in a day.
You can transform this pattern to an everyday dress as well as a retro looking tea dress. I used a small print cotton to give my dress a vintage look and I also added an old but beautiful lace collar. There is a collar pattern piece included for a normal/rounded collar. The sleeves has got three darts which makes for a wider looking shoulder but I think you could easily redraft this to a gathered sleeve if you prefer. I made the size 12 and would normally have to do a slight bust adjustments but I'd say this dress isn't a close fitting bodice and the gathers do leave a good amount of room if you usually have to add an inch. The front of the bodice is fully lined so if you've got a light fabric with a print you might need to use a lining to ensure the print doesn't show through.
The pattern instructions are nicely printed with photos and text packaged in a sturdy card envelope. The only thing I found was missing is a line drawing of what the back is supposed to look like, but that is just a personal preference.
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