Simplicity Vintage Sewing Patterns
Ohhh y'all, have I got a find for you! Check out this vintage sewing pattern - Simplicity 4090 B. Can you believe it's still in relatively good condition?
If you're anything like me, you know there ain't nothin' like a good vintage sewing pattern. They just don't make 'em like they used to, ya know?
So let's dive into the deets of this pattern:
Description
Simplicity 4090 B is a dress pattern from the 1960s. It features a slim-fitting, semi-circular dress with a bias collar, back zipper, and set-in sleeves. The dress can be made with or without a detachable dickey.
Materials
For this pattern, you'll need:
- 3 1/2 yards of 36" fabric for the dress with dickey
- 2 5/8 yards of 36" fabric for dress without dickey
- 7/8 yard of 36" for dickey
- 1/4 yard lining fabric for dickey
- 22" zipper
- Snap fasteners for dickey
Pattern Sizes
This pattern comes in a range of sizes:
- Bust 32", Waist 25", Hip 34"
- Bust 34", Waist 26", Hip 36"
- Bust 36", Waist 28", Hip 38"
- Bust 38", Waist 30", Hip 40"
- Bust 40", Waist 32", Hip 42"
How To
Now, let's get down to business. Here's how to construct this beautiful dress:
- First, cut out all of your pattern pieces according to your desired size.
- Begin by sewing the side and shoulder seams of the main dress pieces together, leaving the zipper opening in the back.
- Attach the sleeves to the dress, then sew in the zipper.
- Now it's time to create the dickey. Sew the front and back pieces together at the shoulders and sides.
- Create your collar by sewing the collar pieces together, then attach it to the dickey.
- Attach the dickey to the dress.
- Finish up by hemming the bottom of the dress and the sleeves, and adding snap fasteners to the dickey.
And there you have it, folks! A beautiful, vintage dress to show off at your next event. Happy sewing!
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