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 pattern originally had two cuff options, a facing and a belt. 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.
