1950s Summer Dress & Bolero Sewing Pattern – Bow Neck

A lovely 1950s dress and bolero set with some particularly nice period details. The sleeveless dress has a scooped neckline finished with a bow tie, a button-front bodice and a four-panel skirt with useful side pockets. A side underarm zip provides the opening.

The coordinating bolero has a contrasting button front, neat wing collar and cut-in-one sleeves, giving you a completely different look when it’s worn over the dress.

The pattern includes two sizes: 34″ (86 cm) bust with a 28″ (71 cm) waist, and 36″ (91 cm) bust with a 30″ (76 cm) waist.

Linen, piqué, cotton broadcloth, chambray, gingham, taffeta, faille and shantung would all work well, giving plenty of choice between a crisp everyday cotton and a smarter occasion fabric.

This pattern is available in three convenient formats:
Multi-page PDF: Perfect for printing at home.
A0 PDF: Ideal for sending to a print shop.
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