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Item Number PDM7453
Pullover dress has elasticized neckline, sleeves and waist and narrow hem. B: Contrast skirt. Cummerbunds have rows of encased elastic at back, bottom variations and purchased trims. D: Wrong side of fabric will show. E: Contrast skirt. G: Contrast skirt and overlay. Purchased hat and wings.
Patterns designed for the beginner
Easy-to-follow instructions and basic sewing tips
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FABRICS: A, B, C, D, E, F, G: Cotton/Cotton Blends, Satin/Sateen. Contrast E, G: Lace, Novelty Mesh, Novelty Organza. Also E: Metallic Fabrics. Lining D: Tulle.
NOTIONS: A, B: 2 yds. (1.9 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) Wide Elastic. Optional Trims A: 5/8" (1.5 cm) Wide Rick Rack: 51/2 yds. (5.1 m) for Children's; 61/2 yds. (6.0 m) for Girls, 21/4 yds. (2.1 m) of 3/4" - 1" (2 cm - 2.5 cm) Wide Pre-gathered Eyelet or Lace, One Flower. Optional Trims B: 5/8" (1.5 cm) Wide Rick Rack: 33/4 yds. (3.5 m) for Children's; 43/4 yds. (4.4 m) for Girls, 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) of 3/4" - 1" (2 cm - 2.5 cm) Wide Ribbon. C, D, E, F, G: 13/4 yds. (1.6 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) Wide Elastic. C: 1 yd. (1.0 m) of 5/8" (1.5 cm) Wide Rick Rack. D: 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) of 3/8" - 1/2" (1 cm - 1.3 cm) Wide Braid, Lace or Rick Rack. E: 1 yd. (1.0 m) of 3/4" - 1" (2 cm - 2.5 cm) Wide Pre-gathered Eyelet or Lace, 1 yd. (1.0 m) of 5/8" (1.5 cm) Wide Rick Rack. F, G: 13/4 yds. (1.6 m) of 5/8" - 3/4" (1.5 cm - 2 cm) Wide Ribbon, 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) of 1/4" - 3/8" (0.6 cm - 1 cm) Wide Ribbon. G: Two Flowers.
Size Combinations: CCE(3-4-5-6), CHJ(7-8-10-12-14)
*With Nap. **Without Nap. ***With or Without Nap. | ||||||||||
Fabric widths given in inches. | ||||||||||
Children's | Girls' | |||||||||
SIZES | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | |
A | ||||||||||
45"*** | 11/4 | 13/8 | 13/4 | 17/8 | 13/4 | 17/8 | 2 | 21/8 | 21/4 | yds. |
60"*** | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 11/2 | 11/2 | yds. |
B | ||||||||||
45", 60"*** | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | yds. |
CONTRAST B | ||||||||||
45"*** | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 11/2 | 11/2 | yds. |
60"*** | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 11/2 | 11/2 | yds. |
C, E, G | ||||||||||
45", 60"*** | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | yds. |
CONTRAST E | ||||||||||
45"* | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | yds. |
60"* | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | yds. |
CONTRAST G | ||||||||||
45"* | 7/8 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 11/2 | 11/2 | yds. |
60"* | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 13/8 | yds. |
D | ||||||||||
45"*** | 7/8 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 11/2 | 11/2 | yds. |
60"*** | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 7/8 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | yds. |
LINING D | ||||||||||
54"** | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 7/8 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | yds. |
72"** | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 1 | yds. |
108"** | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | yds. |
CUMMERBUND F | ||||||||||
45"*** | 7/8 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 11/2 | 11/2 | yds. |
60"*** | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 13/8 | yds. |
FUSIBLE INTERFACING C, D, E, F, G | ||||||||||
18", 20" - 1/2 yd. | ||||||||||
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
Measurement at chestline | ||||||||||
A B | 321/2 | 331/2 | 341/2 | 351/2 | 36 | 37 | 381/2 | 40 | 42 | ins. |
Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
A B | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 72 | ins. |
E | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 72 | ins. |
Back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
A B | 271/2 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 301/4 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | ins. |
Back length from waist | ||||||||||
E | 81/2 | 91/2 | 11 | 121/2 | 123/4 | 14 | 151/4 | 161/2 | 173/4 | ins. |
Fabric widths given in centimeters. | ||||||||||
Children's | Girls' | |||||||||
SIZES | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | |
A | ||||||||||
115 cm*** | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.1 | m |
150 cm*** | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | m |
B | ||||||||||
115 cm, 150 cm*** | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | m |
CONTRAST B | ||||||||||
115 cm*** | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | m |
150 cm*** | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | m |
C, E, G | ||||||||||
115 cm, 150 cm*** | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | m |
CONTRAST E | ||||||||||
115 cm* | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | m |
150 cm* | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | m |
CONTRAST G | ||||||||||
115 cm* | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | m |
150 cm* | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.3 | m |
D | ||||||||||
115 cm*** | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | m |
150 cm*** | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | m |
LINING D | ||||||||||
137 cm** | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | m |
183 cm** | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | m |
275 cm** | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | m |
CUMMERBUND F | ||||||||||
115 cm*** | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | m |
150 cm*** | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.3 | m |
FUSIBLE INTERFACING C, D, E, F, G | ||||||||||
46 cm, 51 cm - 0.5 m | ||||||||||
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
Measurement at chestline | ||||||||||
A B | 83.3 | 85.3 | 88.3 | 90.3 | 92 | 94 | 98.3 | 102 | 107 | cm |
Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
A B | 140 | 142 | 145 | 147 | 165 | 168 | 173 | 178 | 183 | cm |
E | 132 | 135 | 137 | 140 | 165 | 168 | 173 | 178 | 183 | cm |
Back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
A B | 70.3 | 74 | 79 | 84 | 76.6 | 82 | 87 | 92 | 97 | cm |
Back length from waist | ||||||||||
E | 22.3 | 24.3 | 28 | 32.3 | 33.0 | 36 | 38.6 | 42.3 | 45.0 | cm |
Size Combinations: CCE(3-4-5-6), CHJ(7-8-10-12-14)
FABRICS: A, B, C, D, E, F, G: Cotton/Cotton Blends, Satin/Sateen. Contrast E, G: Lace, Novelty Mesh, Novelty Organza. Also E: Metallic Fabrics. Lining D: Tulle.
NOTIONS: A, B: 2 yds. (1.9 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) Wide Elastic. Optional Trims A: 5/8" (1.5 cm) Wide Rick Rack: 51/2 yds. (5.1 m) for Children's; 61/2 yds. (6.0 m) for Girls, 21/4 yds. (2.1 m) of 3/4" - 1" (2 cm - 2.5 cm) Wide Pre-gathered Eyelet or Lace, One Flower. Optional Trims B: 5/8" (1.5 cm) Wide Rick Rack: 33/4 yds. (3.5 m) for Children's; 43/4 yds. (4.4 m) for Girls, 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) of 3/4" - 1" (2 cm - 2.5 cm) Wide Ribbon. C, D, E, F, G: 13/4 yds. (1.6 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) Wide Elastic. C: 1 yd. (1.0 m) of 5/8" (1.5 cm) Wide Rick Rack. D: 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) of 3/8" - 1/2" (1 cm - 1.3 cm) Wide Braid, Lace or Rick Rack. E: 1 yd. (1.0 m) of 3/4" - 1" (2 cm - 2.5 cm) Wide Pre-gathered Eyelet or Lace, 1 yd. (1.0 m) of 5/8" (1.5 cm) Wide Rick Rack. F, G: 13/4 yds. (1.6 m) of 5/8" - 3/4" (1.5 cm - 2 cm) Wide Ribbon, 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) of 1/4" - 3/8" (0.6 cm - 1 cm) Wide Ribbon. G: Two Flowers.
*With Nap. **Without Nap. ***With or Without Nap. | ||||||||||
Fabric widths given in inches. | ||||||||||
Children's | Girls' | |||||||||
SIZES | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | |
A | ||||||||||
45"*** | 11/4 | 13/8 | 13/4 | 17/8 | 13/4 | 17/8 | 2 | 21/8 | 21/4 | yds. |
60"*** | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 11/2 | 11/2 | yds. |
B | ||||||||||
45", 60"*** | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | yds. |
CONTRAST B | ||||||||||
45"*** | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 11/2 | 11/2 | yds. |
60"*** | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 11/2 | 11/2 | yds. |
C, E, G | ||||||||||
45", 60"*** | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | yds. |
CONTRAST E | ||||||||||
45"* | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | yds. |
60"* | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | yds. |
CONTRAST G | ||||||||||
45"* | 7/8 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 11/2 | 11/2 | yds. |
60"* | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 13/8 | yds. |
D | ||||||||||
45"*** | 7/8 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 11/2 | 11/2 | yds. |
60"*** | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 7/8 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | yds. |
LINING D | ||||||||||
54"** | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 7/8 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | yds. |
72"** | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 1 | yds. |
108"** | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | yds. |
CUMMERBUND F | ||||||||||
45"*** | 7/8 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 11/2 | 11/2 | yds. |
60"*** | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 13/8 | yds. |
FUSIBLE INTERFACING C, D, E, F, G | ||||||||||
18", 20" - 1/2 yd. | ||||||||||
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
Measurement at chestline | ||||||||||
A B | 321/2 | 331/2 | 341/2 | 351/2 | 36 | 37 | 381/2 | 40 | 42 | ins. |
Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
A B | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 72 | ins. |
E | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 72 | ins. |
Back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
A B | 271/2 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 301/4 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | ins. |
Back length from waist | ||||||||||
E | 81/2 | 91/2 | 11 | 121/2 | 123/4 | 14 | 151/4 | 161/2 | 173/4 | ins. |
Fabric widths given in centimeters. | ||||||||||
Children's | Girls' | |||||||||
SIZES | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | |
A | ||||||||||
115 cm*** | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.1 | m |
150 cm*** | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | m |
B | ||||||||||
115 cm, 150 cm*** | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | m |
CONTRAST B | ||||||||||
115 cm*** | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | m |
150 cm*** | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | m |
C, E, G | ||||||||||
115 cm, 150 cm*** | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | m |
CONTRAST E | ||||||||||
115 cm* | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | m |
150 cm* | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | m |
CONTRAST G | ||||||||||
115 cm* | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | m |
150 cm* | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.3 | m |
D | ||||||||||
115 cm*** | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | m |
150 cm*** | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | m |
LINING D | ||||||||||
137 cm** | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | m |
183 cm** | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | m |
275 cm** | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | m |
CUMMERBUND F | ||||||||||
115 cm*** | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | m |
150 cm*** | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.3 | m |
FUSIBLE INTERFACING C, D, E, F, G | ||||||||||
46 cm, 51 cm - 0.5 m | ||||||||||
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
Measurement at chestline | ||||||||||
A B | 83.3 | 85.3 | 88.3 | 90.3 | 92 | 94 | 98.3 | 102 | 107 | cm |
Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
A B | 140 | 142 | 145 | 147 | 165 | 168 | 173 | 178 | 183 | cm |
E | 132 | 135 | 137 | 140 | 165 | 168 | 173 | 178 | 183 | cm |
Back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
A B | 70.3 | 74 | 79 | 84 | 76.6 | 82 | 87 | 92 | 97 | cm |
Back length from waist | ||||||||||
E | 22.3 | 24.3 | 28 | 32.3 | 33.0 | 36 | 38.6 | 42.3 | 45.0 | cm |