mail order 2853; ©1955; miss 16; bust 34″; rockabilly dress pattern:
The 1955 rockabilly dress pattern is a great beginner style, due to the reduced use of seams. The dress is made with minimal seaming in 2 pieces with kimono sleeve cut-in -one, while darts hold fullness in at waist. A facing is used for the collar and cuffs for the sleeve. Sleeve is short or bracelet length. Length is midi.
This restored pattern includes redrawn pieces for the belt, facing and missing cuff.
QUALITY:
pieces: 3 perforated original pieces; 3 tissue paper pieces redrawn – belt, short sleeve cuff & facing pieces; repairs; discoloring.
sheet: discoloration.
includes original mail envelope… ..pls see photos for quality.
this 1955 rockabilly dress pattern comes with a protective storage sleeve and is shipped with a paper folder full of mini-sewing-tutorials! if you are in you can arrange to pick-up this pattern here.
MEASUREMENTS:
bust….34″….86cm
waist…28″….71cm
hip…..37″….94cm
YARDAGE: long sleeve:
54″x3-3/8yds
135cmx3m
MATERIAL:
no material suggestions, but why not try linen, piquee, novelty rayon, poplin, taffetta, shantung, lightweight wool or jersey.
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For more rockabilly styles, check out the resort section of vintage patterns.
