Get ready to turn heads with these gorgeous vintage-inspired dresses from the 50s and 60s. Whether you’re a fan of retro fashion or just looking to add some classic glamour to your wardrobe, these vintage-inspired dresses are sure to make a statement.
This pattern guide features four stunning styles:
a classic swing dress, a button-up dress with tucks, a shirt dress with a large notch collar, and a rockabilly-inspired pencil dress with style line details and kick pleats.
In addition to detailed instructions on how to draft each of these dress patterns, you’ll also learn how to add unique design details like button plackets, pleats, tucks, and collars. Plus, you’ll discover how to create a voluminous tulle petticoat for that perfect vintage silhouette.
Each of these dresses can be made both with and without sleeves. You just need to adjust the amount of ease.
These styles work best with light to medium-weight woven fabrics. For the pencil dress, choose woven materials with added elastane.
Due to the complexity of the dress details, such as the collars and pleats, and also the complexity of fitting the dresses, this Patternmaking Guide is classified as “Intermediate” in difficulty. It will be accompanied by the Basic Bodice Block -guide.
What is included in the order?
You’ll get the Vintage-Inspired Dresses Guide and the Basic Bodice Block Guide PDF, both in two versions, metric and imperial. There’s also a PDF with planning sheets for each dress and a list of helpful resources.
Copyright
The patternmaking guides are for your personal use only, please do not publish or share the files or parts of them anywhere. Also, the garment designs provided are for personal use only, however, if you create your own pattern designs with the help of the instructions, this rule no longer applies to the resulting garments.
Return Policy
Due to the nature of digital goods, and the fact that you receive immediate access to the files, I cannot offer refunds or exchanges on the e-guides. So, please review the product information carefully before purchasing.
However, if there is a fault with the files or you get the incorrect items, do request a replacement.
