Step into pure 1950s glamour with this irresistible halter dress pattern, featuring a chic crisscross neckline with self-ties and back button closures for a perfectly sculpted fit. The full box-pleated skirt delivers swoosh-worthy movement, while the wide gathered cummerbund cinches the waist for that iconic Audrey Hepburn silhouette that never goes out of style. Elegant, playful, and endlessly flattering, this dress is made for garden parties, twirling on sidewalks, and living your very best vintage movie moment.
About
This is a PDF of a vintage pattern available to download and print at home on 8.5 x 11 paper. The file will be delivered electronically via a link sent automatically to the email used during the purchase transaction.
The digital files include: a PDF pattern of full-scale pieces and step-by-step sewing instructions.
Please review document titled "READ FIRST..." to select proper print settings. Proper print settings are a must to ensure accurate sizing of printed pattern.
This same pattern is available in a full-scale paper pattern here
Size Guide
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12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
| Bust |
32" |
34" |
36" |
38" |
40" |
42"
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| Waist |
25"
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27"
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29"
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31"
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33"
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35"
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| Hip |
34"
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36"
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38"
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40"
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42"
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44"
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*Fits up to these measurements -- note this is a vintage size description, please reference measurements.
Recommended Fabrics
Cottons, Novelty Cottons, Linen, Silk-Synthetics or Blends, Crepe, Shantung, Surah, Novelty Weaves.
Lining: Wider Width Cotton, marquisette, Taffeta
Notions
Thread, Bias seam binding, Buttons, 7" skirt placket zipper
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