Dress A: Gathered waistline, dolman sleeves and gathered sleeve hems. Jacket B: Lined, cuffs and button closure. Dress B: Contrast bodice, pointed flat collar. Dress C: Sleeveless bodice and purchased trim on gathered skirt. Dress D: flutter sleeves and tiered skirt with contrast overlay. Dress A, B, C, D: Petticoat and lined bodice. Coat E: Lining and snap closures. Note: The proportions for dolls may differ depending on manufacturer. Adjustments to individual pieces during construction may be necessary for a better fit.

Circa 1957

FABRICS: A, B, C, E: Cotton/Cotton Blends. D: Satin/Sateen. Contrast D: Novelty Mesh, Tulle. Also E: Twill, Wool/Wool Blends. Petticoat: Netting.
Unsuitable for obvious diagonals.

NOTIONS: Dress A: 1 / 4 yd. each of 1 / 4 ” Elastic and 1 / 2 ” hook & loop Fastener Tape, 1 1 / 2 yds. of 3 / 8 ” Ribbon, 1 / 2 yd. of 1 / 4 ” Ribbon for Bows and 3 / 4 yd. of 3 / 8 ” Pre-gathered Lace. Jacket, Dress B: Two 1 / 2 ” Buttons, Two Snaps and 1 / 4 yd. each of 1 / 4 ” Elastic and 1 / 2 ” hook & loop Fastener Tape. Dress C: 1 1 / 8 yds. of 3 / 8 ” Ribbon, 2 1 / 4 yds. of 3 /16″ Rickrack and 1 / 4 yd. of 1 / 2 ” hook & loop Fastener Tape. Dress D: 1 yd. of 1 3 / 8 ” Ribbon and 1 / 4 yd. of 1 / 2 ” hook & loop Fastener Tape. Coat E: Two 5 / 8 ” (1.5 cm) Buttons and Two Snaps.

*With Nap. **Without Nap.
Fabric widths given in inches.
A – 45″*/** – 1 / 2 yd.
B – 45″*/** – 1 / 2 yd.
CONTRAST B – 45″*/** – 3 / 8 yd.
LINING A (Bodice) – 13″ x 12″
LINING B – 45″** – 1 / 2 yd.
C – 45″*/** – 1 / 2 yd.
LINING C (Bodice) – 18″ x 6″
PETTICOAT A, B, C – 72″** – 1 / 2 yd.
D
45″*/** – 1 1 / 8 yds.
60″*/** – 7 / 8 yd.
CONTRAST D – 45″, 54″** – 7 / 8 yd.
LINING D – 45″** – 1 / 2 yd.
PETTICOAT D – 72″** – 3 / 4 yd.
E
45″*/** – 5 / 8 yd.
60″*/** – 1 / 2 yd.
LINING E – 45″** – 1 / 2 yd.

Fabric widths given in centimeters.
A – 115 cm*/** – 0.5 m
B – 115 cm*/** – 0.5 m
CONTRAST B – 115 cm*/** – 0.3 m
LINING A (Bodice) – 33 cm x 31 cm
LINING B – 115 cm** – 0.5 m
C – 115 cm*/** – 0.5 m
LINING C (Bodice) – 46 cm x 16 cm
PETTICOAT A, B, C – 183 cm** – 0.5 m
D
115 cm*/** – 1.1 m
150 cm*/** – 0.8 m
CONTRAST D – 115 cm, 137 cm** – 0.8 m
LINING D – 115 cm** – 0.5 m
PETTICOAT D – 183** – 0.7 m
E
115 cm*/** – 0.6 m
150 cm*/** – 0.5 m
LINING E – 115 cm** – 0.5 m

Product Type: Paper
Season: Fall
Collection: Retro
Decade: 1950s
Sewing Rating: Average

Size	One Size Only

Butterick Sewing Pattern 1950s Retro Dresses, Jacket and Coat for 18″ Doll

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