“Wendy” 1980 Classic Elegant Dress

14.00

  • This pattern brings the  elegance of the late 1970s to early 1980s into your wardrobe.
  • Includes options for long, short, or sleeveless styles, with practical pockets for modern functionality.
  • Customize your look with full or mid-length skirt variations, accentuating your natural waistline.
  • Available in size ranges: 2-18 all in one pattern  Check this link for sizing details
  • This pattern is part of our empowering Magic Modular system
  • Includes full-colour instruction booklet with close-up assembly pictures and fitting information.
  • You will receive BOTH PDF files to print at home (tiled) and a wide format copy shop (A0).

The best of the early 1980s with the “Wendy” Misses’ Dress pattern. Inspired by Vintage Vogue, this pattern captures the understated elegance of the era, featuring a standing collar and an inset-shaped waistband that cinches the natural waistline. With options for a full or mid-length skirt, and the ability to choose between short, long, or sleeveless variations, Wendy is as versatile as she is stylish. Whether you’re crafting a dress for a day at the office or an evening out, this pattern offers timeless appeal with a personal twist, perfectly suited for those who appreciate the fashion sensibility of the late 1970s early 1980s. Add practical pockets and customizable features to create a dress that tells your unique story

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Notions & Tools

Vintage patterns are usually sized by bust measurement.  This is the best single measurement for choosing a pattern size.

If you have a larger bust size compared to your dress size, you will need to calculate your dress cup size. It’s very simple. For more info, please click here

We specialise in grading our vintage patterns to other Bust sizes from 32 to 64 inches (82cm to 163cm) on request.

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