The late 18th century begins a period of "Natural" style, ease & comfort. These dresses skim the body. Both have an overlay, high empire waistline & neat puff sleeves. A lovely waist length jacket keeps the chill away. Designed for lightweight woven fabrics. FABRICS: A: Novelty Mesh, Chiffon. B, Underlining/Lining B: Cotton/Cotton Blends, Batiste, Lawn, Voile. C: Linen. Lining C: Cotton Blends, Lining Fabrics. Underlining/Lining A, Contrast Binding B, Purse D, Trim E: China Silk, Satin. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. NOTIONS: A, B: 3 yds. of 1/4" Ribbon, 13/4 yds. of 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon and Hooks & Eyes. A: 23/4 yds. of 1/2" Piping Cord and Shoe Lace: 43" for Sizes 6-8-10-12; 54" for Sizes 14-16-18-20-22. 3 yds. of 7/8" Decorative Ribbon. C: One 1/2" Shank Button and 1" Buckle without Prong. D: 11/2 yds. of 3 mm Pearls-On-A-String, 1/2 yd. of 1/8" Silk-Cord, 1/8 yd. of 1/16" Soutache Braid, One 3/8" Half-Ball Button and Five Different Colors of Embroidery Floss and Embroidery Needle. E: Purchased Hat and Silk Flowers, Purchased Gloves. Size Combinations: A5(6-8-10-12-14), E5(14-16-18-20-22) *With Nap. **Without Nap. Fabric widths given in inches. SIZES 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 A 45"*/** 33/4 33/4 33/4 33/4 33/4 33/4 41/8 41/8 41/8 yds. 60"*/** 3 31/2 31/2 31/2 31/2 31/2 31/2 33/4 33/4 yds. UNDERLINING/LINING A 45"* 37/8 37/8 37/8 37/8 37/8 37/8 43/8 43/8 43/8 yds. 60"* 31/8 31/8 31/8 33/8 33/8 33/8 33/8 33/8 33/8 yds. B 45"*/** 31/2 31/2 31/2 31/2 31/2 31/2 31/2 31/2 31/2 yds. 60"*/** 27/8 31/8 31/8 31/8 31/8 31/8 33/8 33/8 33/8 yds. UNDERLINING/LINING B 45"*/** 31/2 31/2 31/2 31/2 31/2 31/2 41/8 41/8 41/8 yds. 60"*/** 27/8 27/8 27/8 31/4 31/4 31/4 31/4 31/4 31/4 yds. CONTRAST B (CONTINUOUS BIAS, SLEEVE BINDING, BINDING) - 45", 60"*/** - 3/4 yd. C 45"*/** 17/8 17/8 17/8 17/8 17/8 17/8 21/4 21/4 21/4 yds. 60"*/** 13/8 13/8 13/8 13/8 13/8 11/2 11/2 15/8 15/8 yds. SEW-IN INTERFACING C (Lightweight.) 18", 20" 1 11/8 11/8 11/8 11/4 11/4 13/8 13/8 11/2 yds. LINING C 45"** 11/4 11/4 11/4 13/8 13/8 13/8 11/2 11/2 11/2 yds. D - 45", 60"*/** - 1/4 yd. SEW-IN INTERFACING D (Lightweight.) - 18", 20" - 1/4 yd. LINING D - 45"** - 1/4 yd. E 45", 60"*/** 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 1 1 yd. FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS Measurement at bustline A 37 38 39 401/2 421/2 441/2 461/2 481/2 501/2 ins. B 35 36 37 381/2 401/2 421/2 441/2 461/2 481/2 ins. C 361/2 371/2 381/2 40 42 44 46 48 50 ins. Width, lower edge B 68 69 70 711/2 731/2 751/2 771/2 791/2 811/2 ins. C 33 34 35 361/2 381/2 401/2 421/2 441/2 461/2 ins. Back length from base of neck A 50 501/4 501/2 503/4 51 511/4 511/2 513/4 52 ins. B 40 401/4 401/2 403/4 41 411/4 411/2 413/4 42 ins. Fabric widths given in centimeters. SIZES 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 A 115 cm*/** 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.8 3.8 3.8 m 150 cm*/** 2.7 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.4 3.4 m UNDERLINING/LINING A 115 cm* 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 4.0 4.0 4.0 m 150 cm* 2.9 2.9 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 m B 115 cm*/** 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 m 150 cm*/** 2.6 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.1 m UNDERLINING/LINING B 115 cm*/** 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.8 3.8 3.8 m 150 cm*/** 2.6 2.6 2.6 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 m CONTRAST B (CONTINUOUS BIAS, SLEEVE BINDING, BINDING) - 115 cm, 150 cm*/** - 0.7 m C 115 cm*/** 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 2.1 2.1 2.1 m 150 cm*/** 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.5 m SEW-IN INTERFACING C (Lightweight.) 46 cm, 51 cm 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.3 1.4 m LINING C 115 cm** 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.4 m D - 115 cm, 150 cm*/** - 0.2 m SEW-IN INTERFACING D (Lightweight.) - 46 cm, 51 cm - 0.2 m LINING D - 115 cm** - 0.2 m E 115 cm, 150 cm*/** 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.9 0.9 m FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS Measurement at bustline A 94 97 99 103 108 113 118 123 128 cm B 89 91 94 98 103 108 113 118 123 cm C 93 95 98 102 107 112 117 122 127 cm Width, lower edge B 173 175 178 182 187 192 197 202 207 cm C 84 86 89 93 98 103 108 113 118 cm Back length from base of neck A 127 128 128 129 130 130 131 131 132 cm B 102 102 103 104 104 105 105 106 107 cm
