Buy the V1885 vintage special occasion dress sewing pattern from Vogue. It’s perfect for an intermediate dressmaker. Evening or mid-knee length full strapless dress is gathered onto full underdress with foundation. Self bias tube bow or ribbon bow is under bustline. 2 1/4"" hem allowed on dress. Narrow hem for sheers.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
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Suggested fabrics: Dress and Underdress: Brocade, Crepe, Satin, Silk. Also for Dress: Sheer fabrics such as Chiffon, Voile. Foundation: Taffeta. Underlining (for non-sheer dress): China Silk. Underlining (for sheer dress): Sheers. Hem Interfacing: Cotton Flannel. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals.
Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics or for shrinkage.
Sizing: A5 (6-8-10-12-14), F5 (16-18-20-22-24), approx. UK sizes A5 (4/6 – 10), F5 (12 – 20/22). based on our . Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Thread. A, B: One 14"" (36 cm) zipper, four very small covered snaps, three hook and eyes, 31/2 yds. (3.2 m) (3.2m) of 1/4"" (0.6 cm) feather boning, 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) (1.2m) of 1"" (2.5 cm) wide grosgrain ribbon (waistline), 4 yds. (3.7 m) (3.7m) of 1/2"" (1.3 cm) wide grosgrain ribbon, 13/4 yds. (1.6m) of 1/2"" (1.3 cm) elastic, 3/4 yd. (0.7 m) (0.6m) of 1/4"" (0.6 cm) twill tape, two 71/2"" (19.3 cm) zig zag wire stays. Also for B: 21/2 yds. (2.3 m) (2.3m) of 1"" (2.5 cm) wide ribbon (bow).
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