# 3125 - Dinner Or Cocktail Dress With Bands - PDF

32 Inch - 42 Inch Bust

26-1/2 - 36-1/2 Inch Waist

35 Inch - 45 Inch Hip

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For a cocktail party or a upscale evening out, you will turn heads in this elegant dress with unusual band and bow trim.

This pattern features a bodice with a flattering V-shaped lower edge.  Sleeve cap and shoulder yoke are cut as one, and may be made of lace or netting.  Two unique tuck-darts give this garment interesting styling.  

The bands and bows when made in contrast, effect a wide shoulder look. 

All of our patterns are replicated directly from the original source material of the period.  

Suggested Fabrics:  Satin, Crepe Satin, Printed Silk, Washable Silk, Cotton Crepe, Rayon Crepe, Linen

This PDF contains files for printing and assembling at home, AND a full size print version to take to a local copy shop. 

A Note About Grading Vintage Patterns

 Grading from one size into a wider range of sizes is both a science and an art.   This is especially true with vintage patterns, that were often inaccurately manufactured, or previously used/altered by a past seamstress.

 Prior to grading, the digitized original size is checked to make sure that seam edges and notches match.  The grading process can (and often does) introduce some variables.  This can be especially true when expanding or shrinking more than three sizes from the original.  Such as from a 32 Bust to 42 Bust.  Or down from a 42 Bust to a 32 Bust. 

You may see some little peaks or valleys along curved edges like armholes or sleeve caps.   Just adjust your cutting to smooth out the curve where needed.  Shoulder seams and neck lines may widen or lengthen disproportionately – use the closest size to your measurements, and adjust accordingly. 

 Always sew a test garment to verify and alter fit before constructing the garment out of your final fabric.