This 1958 reproduction sewing pattern is replicated from a Ceil Chapman Design. Pattern is cut to Designer Measurements NOT Standard Pattern Measurements. It is sized as follows:
Bust - 35 Inches
Waist - 25 Inches
Hips (5" below waistline) - 36 Inches
Length of dress is 48-1/2 inches
Length from nape of neck to waist is 16-3/4 inches
This one-piece formal dress features a dramatic pleated front bodice with pleated and layered off-shoulder short sleeves. The waistline is darted with layers of pleats along the back for a fabulous drape. Dress closes at back with a zipper. Thanks to Jess and Laura for the fabulous photos of their dresses. For wonderful constructions details, take a look at Laura's Blog: http://www.lauramaedesigns.com/2014/04/out-of-season.html
**Due to the designer details of this design, this pattern is recommended for an ADVANCED sewer. A MUSLIN IS A MUST!**
SUGGESTED MATERIALS: Plain or Printed Silks, Novelty Cottons, Silk Taffeta, Satin, Peau de Soie. MATERIAL FOR LINING: Lightweight Crepe. MATERIAL FOR INTERFACING: Cotton Lawn
DRESS AS SHOWN:
39 Inch Wide Material - Without Nap 4-7/8 Yards
42 Inch Wide Material - Without Nap 4-5/8 Yards
50 Inch Wide Material - Without Nap 4 Yards
LINING:
39 Inch Wide Material - Without Nap 1-3/4 Yards
INTERFACING:
35 Inch Wide Material - Without Nap 3/8 Yard
ADDITIONAL NOTIONS
18 Inch zipper, seam-binding, hoods & eyes, thread.
This Spadea - Ceil Chapman Original Design pattern was originally created by Dec. 30, 1959 and has been re-digitized into it's current format. All content falls under the copyright www.BeespokeVintagePatterns.com 2010, and as such, no portion of this pattern may be photocopied or reproduced by any means without written consent.
Patterns are reproduced directly from the original source material, with no changes in order to retain the historical accuracy of the pattern. Prior sewing experience and knowledge of working with vintage patterns is recommended.
Please note: This is NOT a finished garment and the original documentation and pattern are NOT included.
**PLEASE KEEP IN MIND**
This is an exact copy of the original vintage pattern and as such may retain any original errors or miscalculations in formatting native to the original pattern. While I have made up some of these patterns, I have not tested them all out and cannot attest to their accuracy or perfect fit. As with all garment construction, it is best to make a mock-up for fitting in test fabric prior to cutting and constructing with your final fashion fabric.
**NOT YOUR SIZE?**
Here are some resources for resizing a pattern...
https://www.patreon.com/posts/grading-your-own-68272892
http://sensibility.com/blog/tips/how-to-resize-a-pattern/
**CAN YOU MAKE THIS FOR ME?**
I sure can! I'd be happy to make this up in your size and your choice of fabric. Please message me with a custom order request and we can finalize the details.
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