A pastel paradise pattern, super 60s, fun and an easy one-piece dress style. Super for every day wear. It would look great with appliqué work, paint it with textile paints or your own creative embellishments.
The chemise or shift dress is sleeveless. front diagonal darts and back neckline darts. Back zipper closing. the contrasting trim is flat woven braid. Side seams are open and accented with flat bows. A purchased or self fabric belt may be worn. V. 1 has bateau neckline. V. 2 features a V neckline in front; same as V. 1 in back. The dress is lined when made of eyelet.
simplicity #5504; ©1964; miss S; bust 31-2″; chemise dress pattern
DETAILS
This is a tissue paper pattern for recreating the styles shown on the pattern cover. The original pieces are printed tissue paper and should be handled with care. A heat transfer, used for embellishment designs, is included for use with an iron. The envelope back has a text description of the styles, guide to pieces, material useage chart, notions needed and material suggestions. The information sheets show the process of construction with some tips. This includes a protective archival sleeve or bag & a pattern folder with tips. Please see photos for quality.
pieces: 5 printed; discoloring; cut with pinking sheers; extra belt piece.
instruction sheet: discoloring; good.
envelope: discoloring.
· Yardage: (1) 130cmx1.5m
· Notions: thread; bias seam binding (opt); 22”/56cm neck zipper; 1” belt backing & buckle (opt)
· Material: eyelet, piquee, sateen, terry, broadcloth, poplin, oxford, denim, seersucker, homespun, crepe, sharkskin, interlock.
FIT
Ths style is straight cut, fitting at the bust & hip.
MEASUREMENTS:
bust ……31-2″…..78.5-81cm
waist…. 24-5″….. 61-63.5cm
hip …….33-4″…..83.5-86cm
USE
In order to recreate a style you will need to purchase your material, notions and anything you might need for embellishing. To test the fit before using expensive fabric, purchase muslin & recreate the style in a basic version. It is advisable to make a paper copy when resizing or altering the design.
CARE
- For small tears, use archival tape or a glue stick & tissue paper.
- Store the pattern in its protective sleeve or bag to reduce breakage and further discoloring.
For more information, please view Pattern Care.
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SHIPPING
I aim to dispatch parcels within 1-2 days. You will be notified of any delays within this time. Shipping is tracked delivery with DHL, unless requested otherwise. 4-5 patterns can be shipped together in a large envelope. For customers shipping within the eu, prices include all relevant import duties and taxes.
For international orders, DHL or UPS are generally used. Please note that duties, taxes, customs, and brokerage fees (if any) are the recipient’s responsibility. Delivery times for international shipping may vary depending on your location. Please check the article page for the actual shipping cost of the item.
RETURNS
Unfortunately, I cannot accept returns for vintage patterns/magazines or custom made items.
If this size is too small, check out simplicity #5982
