Fifties-Style Prom Dress

Sewing Level: Confident Beginner

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Whether you’re dressing to the nines or opting for a comfy frock, this 1950s-style prom dress courtesy of The Vintage Pattern Selector by Jo Barnfield has you covered with its flattering box pleats and sweet neckline details – just one of the 15 retro-inspired sewing patterns available from this book.

We recommend choosing a medium-weight cotton in a block colour for a classic evening dress, or try a fun print for a lighter garden frock. Download this special pattern for free and pencil in a date with your sewing machine.

Files included in download:
  • Instruction booklet
  • A4/US letter format pattern (print at home)
PATTERNMAKER: JO BARNFIELD 
BOOK EXTRACT: THE VINTAGE PATTERN SELECTOR

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