Dresses

MISSES’ WRAP DRESS: Three pattern pieces, darted in front and back, with back waist and shoulder seams. Back wraps around to the front for a sheath-and-overskirt look. A: contrast back and skirt. Bias tape finished edges. NOTIONS: Dress A, B: Three Packages of 1/2" Double Fold Bias Tape and 3/8" Snaps. Also for A: Two 7/8" Buttons. For B: One 7/8" Button and Three 5/8" Buttons. FABRICS: Lightweight Broadcloth, Lightweight Piqué, Lightweight Linen and Taffeta.

Size 8 - 14 MISSES’ DRESS: Dress with lined, close-fitting bodice and slightly flared skirt in three lengths: above mid-knee, lower calf or below ankle. Center back zipper. FABRICS: Dress A, B, C: Lightweight Faille, Lightweight Broadcloth and Lightweight Gauze. Dress D: Border Prints.

MISSES’ DRESS: Halter or cap sleeve dress, below mid-knee length, has side zipper, fitted self-lined bodice and flared, gathered skirt. FABRICS: Lightweight Broadcloth, Lightweight Linen, Damask, Lightweight Satin, Lightweight Piqué and Crepe

MISSES' DRESS AND BELT: Semi-fitted, lined, below mid-knee length dresses A, B have waistline seam, left shoulder yoke, right shoulder pleats, back bodice with darts, slightly flared, side zipper closing and shoulder pads. A: button trim and long sleeves with hook and eye closing. B: cap sleeves and belt. NOTIONS: Dress A, B: 1/2" Shoulder Pads, 14" Zipper and Four 1/2" Snaps. Also for A: Two 11/2" Decorative Buttons or Three 1" Decorative Buttons, Purchased Belt, Hooks and Eyes. FABRICS: Crepe, Lightweight Gabardine, Faille and Light-weight Linen. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals, plaids or stripes

MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE DRESS: Dresses A, B, C are close-fitting with front darts, back zipper, neckline variations, three-quarter length sleeves and bands. A: contrast neck facing stitched on outside and contrast sleeve bands. B: contrast hem band. C: contrast front facing stitched on outside and contrast sleeve and hem bands. A, B, C: length is 1" above mid-knee. FABRICS: Dress Faille, Lightweight Crepe and Stable Knits

MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE DRESS: Loose-fitting, pullover dress has lined bodice with back ties and elastic casing. A: contrast bodice, ties and hem band, 4" above mid-knee. B: 1" below ankle. FABRICS: † Moderate Stretch Knits Only: Jersey. Lining: Lightweight Knit

MISSES' TOP, TUNIC, DRESS AND BELT: Pullover, loose-fitting top A, tunic B, dress C have front gathers, self-faced front yoke, stand-up collar, gathered three-quarter length sleeves with sleeve bands, stitched hems and self-belt. A: above hip length. B: below hip length. C: above mid-knee length.

MISSES' DRESS AND BELT: Lined dresses A, B, mid-calf, have semi-fitted bodice and gathered, flared skirt, winged or stand-up collar, below elbow kimono sleeves, side zipper and side front pockets. B: sleeve cuffs with slit. Self-fabric belt has purchased buckle. Purchased petticoat. NOTIONS: Dress A, B: 12" Zipper and One 1" Buckle or Buckle to Cover without Prong. FABRICS: Dress A, B: Shantung, Lightweight Broadcloth and Taffeta

MISSES' DRESS AND BELT: Close-fitting, lined dresses A, B, above mid-knee, have empire bodice extending into collar, gathers, darts, stitched pleats at waist, side seam pockets and back invisible zipper. A: self-belt. B: contrast bodice.

MISSES' DRESS: Semi-fitted, straight, above mid-knee dresses A, B, C have front darts, back pleats, self-faced yoke front and neckbands, side seam pockets, outside casing with elastic, self ties and stitched hem. FABRICS: Dress A, B, C: Lightweight Poplin, Twill, Lightweight Denim, Chambray and Linen

MISSES' DRESS: Fitted dresses A, B, C with flared skirt, below mid-knee, have lined bodice, princess seams and side zipper. A: bateau neckline with band and bow at upper and lower bodice edges. B: tie wrapped around each shoulder and knotted forms bow. C: bodice crosses at front and back. Purchased petticoat. NOTIONS: Dress A, B, C: 14" Zipper. FABRICS: Dress A, B, C: Linen and Piqué. Also for A, B: Taffeta. Dress C: Border Print Fabrics

MISSES' FITTING SHELL AND DRESS: Dress A, B, below mid-knee, have fitted bodice, straight skirt, back zipper and slit, long sleeves. B: semi-fitted bodice. NOTIONS: Dress A: 22" Zipper, Optional. Dress B: 22" Zipper, Seam Binding, Hooks and Eyes. FABRICS: Dress A: Muslin, Woven 1/4" Gingham Check and 1" Gingham Check. Dress B: Faille, Crepe, Challis, Lightweight Broadcloth and Lightweight Gabardine.

Misses' One-Size Vintage Jiffy Caftan This reproduction of our original vintage 1970s pattern is an easy cut, simple to sew Jiffy pattern for a Misses' caftan in two lengths. The caftan with stitching lines for small (8-10), medium (12-14), large (16-18) and extra-large (20-40) has side openings. Short length has novelty fridge trim and the second view is ankle length.

MISSES' TOP, DRESS, CAFTAN, JUMPSUIT AND PANTS: A, B, C, D: Very loose-fitting. A, B, C: Pullover. D: Side seam pockets. E: Loose-fitting, pull-on pants with tapered leg. FABRICS: Lightweight Broadcloth, Crepe de Chine, Jersey.

MISSES'/WOMEN'S TOP, DRESS AND PANTS: Loose-fitting top or dress have overlay attached at neck and armholes. Semi-fitted pants have straight legs. FABRICS: Stable Knits, Faille, Lightweight Linen.

MISSES' DRESS: Close fitting, lined dress has cap sleeves, front and back seam details, exposed zipper.

Size 16 - 24 only MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE DRESS: Semi-fitted, lined dress (fitted through bust) has neckline variations and back zipper. A: self-lined sleeves. D: unlined, below elbow length sleeves. Designed for Lightweight Woven Fabrics. FABRICS: A,B,C: Novelty Fabrics, Satins. D: Single-Edge Scalloped Lace.

MISSES' DRESS: Dress has close-fitting, bias, self-lined bodice/midriff, skirt front and back cut-in-one, invisible side zipper and baby narrow hem. Bodice extends into tie ends (shown tied multiple ways). Purchased petticoat. Designed for Lightweight Woven Fabrics. FABRICS: Cotton Broadcloth, Chambray, Linen, Crepe, Shantung.

MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE DRESS: Lined dress has close-fitting bodice, flared skirt (Cut on crosswise grain of fabric), side zipper and very narrow hem. A: attached bows. Purchased petticoat. Designed for medium weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Broadcloth, Shantung, Linens, Pique.

MISSES' DRESS: Partially lined dress has bias front pleated bodice, bias midriff, slightly shaped front hemline, invisible side zipper and narrow hem. Designed for soft two-way stretch knits.

Size 14-22 Only MISSES' DRESS: Partially lined, pullover dress has close-fitting bodice extending to back neckline (no shoulder seams), midriff, skirt with raised, elasticized waist and narrow hem. Designed for lightweight two-way stretch knits only.

MISSES'/WOMEN'S WRAP AND DRESS: Single-layer wrap (wrong side of fabric will show) has very narrow hem and is cut on crosswise grain of fabric. Designed for lightweight woven fabrics and stable knits and lightweight to medium weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: A: Chiffon, Wool Fleece, Jerseys. B,C: Silk, Crepe, Rayon, Sequined Fabric, Peau De Soie, Shantung.

MISSES' DRESS: Fitted (through bust), lined dress has front princess seams, left side extension, and side snap or zipper closing. B: Front band extends into tie ends. A,B: Semi-fitted through hips, back slit. C: Front pleated skirt, and self belt. Designed for lightweight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Taffetas, Gabardines, Woolen Blends, Linens

Size 6 - 14 only MISSES' DRESS: Pullover dress has self-lined yokes, very loose-fitting, mock wrap bodice, elasticized (seamed) waist, and narrow hem. A and B: elasticized lower edge of sleeves. B and D: purchased trim. C and D: purchased bias tape finishes armholes. Designed for light to medium weight wovens and sheer wovens.

MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE DRESS AND BELT: Lined dress (loose-fitting through bust) has semi-fitted skirt, side back seams, self-lined overlay with left side tuck, side zipper and self belt. Designed for lightweight to medium weight woven fabrics.

Pattern by Gertie Lined dress has bias shoulder straps extending into band, bias pleated bra with stay, princess seams, close-fitting, boned bodice, inside belt, and back zipper. Designed for lightweight woven fabrics. NOTIONS: One 14" Zipper, 1 3/4 yds. of 1/4" Covered Boning, 1 1/4 yds. of 7/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Hooks & Eyes. FABRICS: Taffeta, Dupioni, Jacquard, Broadcloth, Denim, Gingham. Lining: Cotton Blends. ** To pick your correct size please use the sizing chart shown with pattern pictures**

MISSES'/WOMEN'S DRESS: Loose-fitting, wrap dress has side opening for tie ends, shaped hemline (wrong side shows), and stitched hem. A: collar. Note: no provisions provided for above waist adjustment. Designed for soft light to medium weight woven or knit fabrics.

MISSES' DRESS: Lined dress has fitted bodice with side front and side back seams, skirt variations, and back button, loop and zipper closing. A: back bow and knot. B: collar, and purchased petticoat. C: back drape. A and C: semi-fitted skirt, and back hemline slit. Designed for light weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Broadcloth, Taffeta, Brocades.

MISSES' DRESS, BELT AND SLIP: Pullover dress has raised neckline, fitted bodice, pockets, gathered front skirt, and self belt. B: stitched hem on sleeves. Close-fitting, bias slip has bias shoulder straps/neck/armhole binding, and narrow hem. Designed for light to medium medium weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: A,B: Lace, Linens, Voile, Shantung. Also for A: Sheer Fabrics. Slip C: Satin, Voile.