simplicity #5504; ©1964; miss S; bust 31-2″: a pastel paradise pattern, super 60s, fun and 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.
QUALITY::
pieces: 5; printed; discoloring; cut with pinking sheers; extra belt piece.
instruction sheet: discoloring; good.
envelope: discoloring.
Please see photos for quality.
Pattern includes an archival sleeve for storage.
MEASUREMENTS:
bust ……31-2″…..78.5-81cm
waist…. 24-5″….. 61-63.5cm
hip …….33-4″…..83.5-86cm
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.
