Vogue Sewing Pattern V1879
Misses' Dress
by Claire Shaeffer
Bias cut A-line dress, close-fitting through bust, lining sewn by hand, has front darts, deep-V back neckline with band detail, back zipper sewn by hand with hook and eye closure, lingerie guards, blind hem with hem interfacing and hem weights.
FABRICS: Mikado, Wool Crepe, Silk Duopioni. Lining: Charmeuse, China Silk. Interfacing: Silk Organza. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals
Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage.
Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage.
NOTIONS: One 11" (28 cm) Zipper, Hook and Eye, Hem Weights. ***With Nap or Without Nap **With Nap *Without Nap
| Fabric widths given in inches. | ||||||||||
| SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
| DRESS | ||||||||||
| 45"*** | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/4 | 23/8 | 23/8 | 21/2 | yds. |
| 60"*** | 15/8 | 15/8 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 2 | 2 | yds. |
| LINING | ||||||||||
| 45"** | 2 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/4 | 21/4 | 23/8 | yds. |
| 60"** | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 13/4 | yds. |
| INTERFACING | ||||||||||
| 45, 60"* | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | yds. |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
| Measurement at bustline | ||||||||||
| Dress | 331/2 | 341/2 | 351/2 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | |
| Measurement at waistline | ||||||||||
| Dress | 271/2 | 281/2 | 291/2 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | |
| Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
| Dress | 51 | 52 | 53 | 541/2 | 561/2 | 581/2 | 601/2 | 621/2 | 641/2 | |
| Finished back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
| Dress | 361/2 | 363/4 | 37 | 371/4 | 371/2 | 373/4 | 38 | 381/4 | 381/2 | |
| Fabric widths given in centimeters. | ||||||||||
| SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
| DRESS | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*** | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | m |
| 152 cm*** | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | m |
| LINING | ||||||||||
| 115 cm** | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | m |
| 152 cm** | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | m |
| INTERFACING | ||||||||||
| 115, 152 cm* | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | m |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
| Measurement at bustline | ||||||||||
| Dress | 85.3 | 88.3 | 90.3 | 94 | 99 | 104 | 109 | 115 | 120 | |
| Measurement at waistline | ||||||||||
| Dress | 70.3 | 72.3 | 75.3 | 79 | 84 | 89 | 94 | 99 | 104 | |
| Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
| Dress | 130 | 132 | 135 | 138.3 | 143.3 | 148.3 | 153.3 | 158.3 | 164.3 | |
| Finished back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
| Dress | 93.3 | 94.0 | 94 | 94.6 | 95.3 | 96.0 | 97 | 97.6 | 98.3 | |