Vogue Patterns 1960s Misses’ Special Occasion Dress

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.
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: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage.
NOTIONS: A, B: One 14″ (36 cm) zipper, four very small covered snaps, three hook and eyes, 3 1 / 2 yds. (3.2 m) (3.2m) of 1 / 4 ” (0.6 cm) feather boning, 1 1 / 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, 1 3 / 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 7 1 / 2 ” (19.3 cm) zig zag wire stays. Also for B: 2 1 / 2 yds. (2.3 m) (2.3m) of 1″ (2.5 cm) wide ribbon (bow). ***With Nap or Without Nap **With Nap *Without Nap
Size Combinations: A5(6-8-10-12-14), F5(16-18-20-22-24)
Fabric widths given in inches.
SIZES 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
DRESS A
45″* 5 3 / 8 5 1 / 2 5 1 / 2 5 1 / 2 5 1 / 2 5 5 / 8 5 5 / 8 5 5 / 8 5 3 / 4 5 3 / 4 yds.
60″* 4 7 / 8 4 7 / 8 4 7 / 8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 yds.
UNDERDRESS A
45″** 3 1 / 4 3 1 / 4 3 1 / 4 3 1 / 4 3 1 / 4 3 1 / 4 3 1 / 4 3 1 / 4 3 1 / 4 3 1 / 4 yds.
60″** 1 3 / 4 1 3 / 4 1 3 / 4 1 3 / 4 1 3 / 4 1 3 / 4 2 1 / 8 2 1 / 2 2 3 / 4 2 7 / 8 yds.
ADDITIONAL UNDERDRESS FABRIC TO INTERFACE BOW A – 45 TO 60″***, 5/8 yd. – 45 TO 60***, 5 / 8 yd.
DRESS B
45″* 3 5 / 8 3 5 / 8 3 5 / 8 3 3 / 4 3 3 / 4 3 3 / 4 3 3 / 4 3 3 / 4 3 3 / 4 3 3 / 4 yds.
60″* 2 5 / 8 2 3 / 4 2 7 / 8 3 3 1 / 4 3 3 / 8 3 3 / 8 3 3 / 8 3 3 / 8 3 3 / 8 yds.
UNDERDRESS B
45″** 1 1 / 2 1 5 / 8 1 3 / 4 2 1 / 8 2 1 / 8 2 1 / 8 2 1 / 4 2 1 / 4 2 1 / 4 2 1 / 4 yds.
60″** 1 1 / 4 1 1 / 4 1 1 / 4 1 1 / 4 1 1 / 4 1 1 / 4 1 1 / 4 1 1 / 4 1 1 / 2 1 3 / 4 yds.
FOUNDATION A, B
45″* 1 1 / 8 1 1 / 8 1 1 / 8 1 1 / 8 1 1 / 8 1 1 / 8 1 1 / 8 1 1 / 8 1 1 / 8 1 1 / 8 yds.
60″* 7 / 8 7 / 8 7 / 8 7 / 8 7 / 8 7 / 8 7 / 8 7 / 8 7 / 8 1 yds.
Bias for Hem Interfacing A, B- 1/2 yd. of 45″**.
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Measurement at bustline
A, B Foundation 33 34 35 36 1 / 2 38 1 / 2 40 1 / 2 42 1 / 2 44 1 / 2 46 1 / 2 48 1 / 2
Measurement at waistline
A, B Foundation 25 1 / 2 26 1 / 2 27 1 / 2 29 30 1 / 2 32 1 / 2 34 1 / 2 36 1 / 2 39 1 / 2 41 1 / 2
Measurement at hipline
A, B Underdress 37 38 39 40 1 / 2 42 1 / 2 44 1 / 2 46 1 / 2 48 1 / 2 50 1 / 2 52 1 / 2
Width, lower edge
Dress A 49 50 51 52 1 / 2 54 1 / 2 56 1 / 2 58 1 / 2 60 1 / 2 62 1 / 2 64 1 / 2
Dress B 43 1 / 2 44 1 / 2 45 1 / 2 47 49 51 53 55 57 59
Finished back length from base of neck
Dress A 57 1 / 2 57 3 / 4 58 58 1 / 4 58 1 / 2 58 3 / 4 59 59 1 / 4 59 1 / 2 59 3 / 4
Dress B 39 39 1 / 4 39 1 / 2 39 3 / 4 40 40 1 / 4 40 1 / 2 40 3 / 4 41 41 1 / 4

Fabric widths given in centimeters.
SIZES 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
DRESS A
115 cm* 5.0 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.3 5.3 m
152 cm* 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 m
UNDERDRESS A
115 cm** 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 m
152 cm** 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.7 m
ADDITIONAL UNDERDRESS FABRIC TO INTERFACE BOW A – 115 TO 152 cm***, 5 / 8 yd. (0.6 m) – 41.0
DRESS B
115 cm* 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 m
152 cm* 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.7 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 m
UNDERDRESS B
115 cm** 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 m
152 cm** 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.6 m
FOUNDATION A, B
115 cm* 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 m
152 cm* 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 m
Bias for Hem Interfacing A, B- 1/2 yd. of 45″**.
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Measurement at bustline
A, B Foundation 84 87 89 93.3 98.3 103.3 108.3 113.3 118.3 123.3
Measurement at waistline
A, B Foundation 65.3 67.3 70.3 74 77.3 83.3 88.3 93.3 100.3 105.3
Measurement at hipline
A, B Underdress 94 97 99 103.3 108.3 113.3 118.3 123.3 128.3 133.3
Width, lower edge
Dress A 125 127 130 133.3 138.3 143.3 148.3 153.3 158.3 164.3
Dress B 110.3 113.3 116.3 120 125 130 135 140 145 150
Finished back length from base of neck
Dress A 146.3 147.0 147 147.6 148.3 149.0 150 150.6 151.3 152.0
Dress B 99 99.6 100.3 101.0 102 102.6 103.3 104.0 104 104.6

Product Type: Paper
Sewing Rating: Advanced
Figure Flattery: T|R|H
Season: Summer
Collection: Vintage Vogue
Decade: 1960s