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Item Number B6551
Very loose fitting dress has neckline and length variations. B, C: Shaped hemline.
FABRICS: Unsuitable for obvious diagonals.
*With Nap.**Without Nap.
Challis, Linen, Cotton Blends, Silk, Crepe.
Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage.
NOTIONS: 2 yds. (1.9 m) of 1/2" (1.3 cm) Single Fold Bias Tape.
Size Combinations: Y(XSmall-Small-Medium), ZZ(Large-XLarge-XXLarge)
Fabric widths given in inches. | |||||||
SIZES | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
(4-6) | (8-10) | (12-14) | (16-18) | (20-22) | (24-26) | ||
A | |||||||
45"*/** | 21/4 | 21/4 | 23/8 | 23/8 | 25/8 | 25/8 | yds. |
60"*/** | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 13/4 | 21/8 | 21/8 | yds. |
B | |||||||
45"*/** | 27/8 | 27/8 | 27/8 | 3 | 31/4 | 31/4 | yds. |
60"*/** | 17/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 25/8 | 25/8 | yds. |
FUSIBLE INTERFACING A, B | |||||||
18, 20" | 5/8 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | yds. |
C | |||||||
45"*/** | 27/8 | 27/8 | 27/8 | 3 | 31/8 | 31/4 | yds. |
60"*/** | 13/4 | 13/4 | 17/8 | 2 | 25/8 | 25/8 | yds. |
FUSIBLE INTERFACING C | |||||||
18, 20" | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 5/8 | yds. |
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | |||||||
Width, lower edge | |||||||
A | 441/2 | 461/2 | 50 | 54 | 58 | 62 | |
Back length from base of neck | |||||||
A | 361/2 | 37 | 371/2 | 38 | 381/2 | 39 | |
B | 471/2 | 48 | 481/2 | 49 | 491/2 | 50 | |
C | 471/2 | 48 | 481/2 | 49 | 491/2 | 50 |
Fabric widths given in centimeters. | |||||||
SIZES | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
(4-6) | (8-10) | (12-14) | (16-18) | (20-22) | (24-26) | ||
A | |||||||
115 cm*/** | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.4 | m |
152 cm*/** | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.0 | m |
B | |||||||
115 cm*/** | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.0 | m |
152 cm*/** | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.4 | m |
FUSIBLE INTERFACING A, B | |||||||
46, 51 cm | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | m |
C | |||||||
115 cm*/** | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 3.0 | m |
152 cm*/** | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.4 | m |
FUSIBLE INTERFACING C | |||||||
46, 51 cm | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | m |
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | |||||||
Width, lower edge | |||||||
A | 113.3 | 118.3 | 127 | 137 | 147 | 157 | |
Back length from base of neck | |||||||
A | 93.3 | 94 | 95.3 | 97 | 98.3 | 99 | |
B | 121.3 | 122 | 123.3 | 125 | 126.3 | 127 | |
C | 121.3 | 122 | 123.3 | 125 | 126.3 | 127 |
Size Combinations: Y(XSmall-Small-Medium), ZZ(Large-XLarge-XXLarge)
FABRICS: Unsuitable for obvious diagonals.
*With Nap.**Without Nap.
Challis, Linen, Cotton Blends, Silk, Crepe.
Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage.
NOTIONS: 2 yds. (1.9 m) of 1/2" (1.3 cm) Single Fold Bias Tape.
Fabric widths given in inches. | |||||||
SIZES | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
(4-6) | (8-10) | (12-14) | (16-18) | (20-22) | (24-26) | ||
A | |||||||
45"*/** | 21/4 | 21/4 | 23/8 | 23/8 | 25/8 | 25/8 | yds. |
60"*/** | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 13/4 | 21/8 | 21/8 | yds. |
B | |||||||
45"*/** | 27/8 | 27/8 | 27/8 | 3 | 31/4 | 31/4 | yds. |
60"*/** | 17/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 25/8 | 25/8 | yds. |
FUSIBLE INTERFACING A, B | |||||||
18, 20" | 5/8 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | yds. |
C | |||||||
45"*/** | 27/8 | 27/8 | 27/8 | 3 | 31/8 | 31/4 | yds. |
60"*/** | 13/4 | 13/4 | 17/8 | 2 | 25/8 | 25/8 | yds. |
FUSIBLE INTERFACING C | |||||||
18, 20" | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 5/8 | yds. |
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | |||||||
Width, lower edge | |||||||
A | 441/2 | 461/2 | 50 | 54 | 58 | 62 | |
Back length from base of neck | |||||||
A | 361/2 | 37 | 371/2 | 38 | 381/2 | 39 | |
B | 471/2 | 48 | 481/2 | 49 | 491/2 | 50 | |
C | 471/2 | 48 | 481/2 | 49 | 491/2 | 50 |
Fabric widths given in centimeters. | |||||||
SIZES | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
(4-6) | (8-10) | (12-14) | (16-18) | (20-22) | (24-26) | ||
A | |||||||
115 cm*/** | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.4 | m |
152 cm*/** | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.0 | m |
B | |||||||
115 cm*/** | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.0 | m |
152 cm*/** | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.4 | m |
FUSIBLE INTERFACING A, B | |||||||
46, 51 cm | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | m |
C | |||||||
115 cm*/** | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 3.0 | m |
152 cm*/** | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.4 | m |
FUSIBLE INTERFACING C | |||||||
46, 51 cm | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | m |
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | |||||||
Width, lower edge | |||||||
A | 113.3 | 118.3 | 127 | 137 | 147 | 157 | |
Back length from base of neck | |||||||
A | 93.3 | 94 | 95.3 | 97 | 98.3 | 99 | |
B | 121.3 | 122 | 123.3 | 125 | 126.3 | 127 | |
C | 121.3 | 122 | 123.3 | 125 | 126.3 | 127 |