Simplicity Vintage Dresses S9848

Buy the S9848 Vintage 1960's Dress sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Vintage Simplicity 1960s dress sewing pattern. The sleeveless and collarless sheath dress View 1 has high round neckline and back zipper. View 2 and 3 with gathered neckline have bias binding and bow trim. View 2 has long set-in sleeves gathered to sleeve bands. Sleeveless view 3 has optional feather trim. When view 2 or 3 is made of lace or sheer fabric, View 1 dress may be worn as an underdress.

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

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: All views in brocade, challis, crepe, metallic knits, matelasse, silks, synthetics and blends. View 1 also in cottons and cotton blends, linen, metallic brocades, metallic crepe. Views 1 and 2 also in jersey, lightweight wool and blends, printed wools, wool crepe. Views 2,3 also in chiffon, cotton shears, lace, metallic netting, voile.

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics or shrinkage.

Sizing: K5 (8-10-12-14-16) Y5 (18-20-22-24-26) which is approx. UK sizes K5 (6-12), Y5 (14-24). based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. Views 1,2,3: Bias seam binding. Also for view 1: 22" (56cm) zipper. Also for views 2,3: 3 1/2 yds. (3.0m) of 5/8" (1.5cm) wide horsehair (when dress is made of lace). Also for view 3: 5 5/8yds. (5.3m) of ostrich feather trim (optional).

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