Vogue Vintage Dress V8789

Buy the V8789 vintage dress sewing pattern from Vogue® Patterns. It's perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. An original 1957 design, this pullover dress has a fitted bodice, skirt front/back cut-in-one, no right side seam and left side zipper. A: Bias bodice. B: Button/loop shoulder closing, dress cut on the crosswise grain. Bias, self-lined cummerbund has hook/eye closure.

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: A and Cummerbund: Lightweight broadcloth, crepe, shantung // B: Border prints.

Note: Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage.

Sizing: A5 (6-8-10-12-14), E5 (14-16-18-20-22), approx. UK sizes A5 (4/6 - 10), E5 (10 - 18/20). based on our standardised size chart . Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: A, B: 12" zipper, two pkgs. of 1/2" seam binding, 1 1/4 yds. of 3/4" grosgrain ribbon, two hooks and eyes // B: Ten 3/8" buttons // Cummerbund: Three hook and eye closures.

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