Butterick Sewing Pattern 1950s Retro Dresses, Jacket and Coat for 18" Doll
Item Number B6265
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, 11/2 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: 11/8 yds. of 3/8" Ribbon, 21/4 yds. of 3/16" Rickrack and 1/4 yd. of 1/2" hook & loop Fastener Tape. Dress D: 1 yd. of 13/8" 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"*/** - 11/8 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 |
