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Item Number PDM8020
Dress is close fitting through bust with elasticized neckline and sleeve variations.
FABRICS: Moderate Stretch Knits (35% Cross grain): Velvet Knits, Cotton Knits, Interlock.
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, C: 11/8 yd. (1.1 m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) Elastic.
Size Combinations: A5(6-8-10-12-14), E5(14-16-18-20-22)
Fabric widths given in inches. | ||||||||||
SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
A | ||||||||||
60"* | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 15/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/4 | yds. |
B | ||||||||||
60"* | 11/2 | 11/2 | 15/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | yds. |
C | ||||||||||
60"* | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | yds. |
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
A B | 611/2 | 621/2 | 631/2 | 65 | 67 | 69 | 71 | 73 | 75 | |
C | 331/2 | 341/2 | 351/2 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | |
Back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
A B C | 361/2 | 363/4 | 37 | 371/4 | 371/2 | 373/4 | 38 | 381/4 | 381/2 |
Fabric widths given in centimeters. | ||||||||||
SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
A | ||||||||||
152 cm* | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | m |
B | ||||||||||
152 cm* | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | m |
C | ||||||||||
152 cm* | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | m |
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
A B | 156.3 | 158.3 | 161.3 | 165 | 170 | 175 | 180 | 185 | 191 | |
C | 85.3 | 88.3 | 90.3 | 94 | 99 | 104 | 109 | 115 | 120 | |
Back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
A B C | 93.3 | 94.0 | 94 | 94.6 | 95.3 | 96.0 | 97 | 97.6 | 98.3 |
Size Combinations: A5(6-8-10-12-14), E5(14-16-18-20-22)
FABRICS: Moderate Stretch Knits (35% Cross grain): Velvet Knits, Cotton Knits, Interlock.
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, C: 11/8 yd. (1.1 m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) Elastic.
Fabric widths given in inches. | ||||||||||
SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
A | ||||||||||
60"* | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 15/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/4 | yds. |
B | ||||||||||
60"* | 11/2 | 11/2 | 15/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | yds. |
C | ||||||||||
60"* | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | yds. |
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
A B | 611/2 | 621/2 | 631/2 | 65 | 67 | 69 | 71 | 73 | 75 | |
C | 331/2 | 341/2 | 351/2 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | |
Back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
A B C | 361/2 | 363/4 | 37 | 371/4 | 371/2 | 373/4 | 38 | 381/4 | 381/2 |
Fabric widths given in centimeters. | ||||||||||
SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
A | ||||||||||
152 cm* | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | m |
B | ||||||||||
152 cm* | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | m |
C | ||||||||||
152 cm* | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | m |
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
A B | 156.3 | 158.3 | 161.3 | 165 | 170 | 175 | 180 | 185 | 191 | |
C | 85.3 | 88.3 | 90.3 | 94 | 99 | 104 | 109 | 115 | 120 | |
Back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
A B C | 93.3 | 94.0 | 94 | 94.6 | 95.3 | 96.0 | 97 | 97.6 | 98.3 |