Empire waist dresses have round neckline, front princess seams, side ties, center back zipper and flared skirt. Dress A: Mid-knee length dress has three-quarter length sleeve with ruffle. Dress B: Ankle length dress with left side slit has contrast bodice front with V opening and lace trim, three-quarter length sleeve with lace trim and flounce.
FABRICS: Crepes, Challis, Wool Blends, Cotton Blends, Jersey, Interlock.
Designed for light to medium-weight woven fabrics.
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: One 22" (56 cm) Zipper, One Hook & Eye. B: 13/4 yds. (1.6 m) of 11/2”-2” Wide Lace Trim.
| Fabric widths given in inches. |
| SIZES | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| DRESS A |
| 45"*/** | 23/4 | 23/4 | 27/8 | 3 | 33/8 | yds. |
| 60"*/** | 17/8 | 17/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | 21/8 | yds. |
| FUSIBLE INTERFACING A |
|
| 18, 20" | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | yds. |
| DRESS B |
| 45"*/** | 31/2 | 31/2 | 33/4 | 37/8 | 4 | yds. |
| 60"*/** | 21/4 | 25/8 | 2/5/8 | 25/8 | 23/4 | yds. |
| CONTRAST B |
|
| 45"*/** | 1/2 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | yds. |
| 60"*/** | 1/2 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | yds. |
| FUSIBLE INTERFACING B |
|
| 18, 20" | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 | yds. |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS |
| Width, lower edge |
| A | 441/2 | 471/2 | 501/2 | 54 | 571/2 |
| Finished Length at Center Back From Waist |
| A | 201/2 | 21 | 211/2 | 22 | 221/2 |
| B | 36 | 361/2 | 37 | 371/2 | 38 |
| Fabric widths given in centimeters. |
| SIZES | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| DRESS A |
| 115 cm*/** | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.1 | m |
| 152 cm*/** | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | m |
| FUSIBLE INTERFACING A |
|
| 46, 51 cm | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | m |
| DRESS B |
| 115 cm*/** | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | m |
| 152 cm*/** | 2.1 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 2.6 | m |
| CONTRAST B |
|
| 115 cm*/** | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | m |
| 152 cm*/** | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | m |
| FUSIBLE INTERFACING B |
|
| 46, 51 cm | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | m |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS |
| Width, lower edge |
| A | 113.3 | 121.3 | 128.3 | 137 | 146.3 |
| Finished Length at Center Back From Waist |
| A | 52.3 | 54 | 55.3 | 56 | 57.3 |
| B | 92 | 93.3 | 94 | 95.3 | 97 |