PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE PURCHASE. This is not a standard pattern and some drafting is required. This is a digital draft-at-home pattern drafting template and scale ruler set to make a stunning French day dress from the 1950s. The dress features optional vertical pleating at front and back, a contrasting yoke, and side-front button-down trim. The included jacket features princess seams and a button-down front. The waist can be belted with a self or purchased belt (pattern piece not included). Fabric requirements: Approximately 1.75 meters, 140 cm wide (about 1 3/4 yards, 55” wide) for the jacket a dress trim, and 4.5 meters, 100 cm wide (about 3 7/8 yards, 40” wide) for dress. Fabric estimates given for a size 36" bust, more or less may be needed. SIZING This is a pattern from a French pattern drafting system fairly similar to the Lutterloh golden rule patterns. You will be able to draft a pattern to your exact size from the miniature pattern template and specially designed rulers. To draft any of these special patterns to doll, children, and adult sizes is easy. Rulers are available to draft the pattern as small as a 5 1/2" chest to as large as a 60" chest and the pattern will be scaled perfectly every time. ALL RULERS ARE INCLUDED AS PRINTABLES WITH THESE PATTERNS. Don't have a printer? Not a problem! We offer a printing service for these patterns here: www.etsy.com/listing/196872505 The pattern includes basic markings and notches that show you how they fit together, and indications such as dotted lines for cutting on the fold. I have included several pages of drafting instructions that I have translated from the original French personally. The illustrated instructions show you how to easily draw your pattern pieces from the miniature pattern template using your special ruler. These patterns were marketed originally to both home seamstresses and professionals alike and assume that you have a basic understanding of clothing construction. The original patterns DO NOT include any sewing instructions. To sew these, you should have a basic understanding of how pattern pieces should fit together. The pattern pieces are illustrated in such a way that you can see how they are supposed to be sewn to each other. DIFFICULTY LEVEL: These patterns might be a bit difficult for the beginner but an intermediate level home seamstress will most likely have little trouble. For a complete tutorial on drafting your pattern including photos, check out this blog post: http://afewthreadsloose.blogspot.no/2013/01/draft-at-home-patterns-how-to.html QUESTIONS? Check out our draft-at-home patterns FAQ page: https://mrsdepew.com/draft-at-home-faq ============================================ INSTANT DOWNLOAD: Your purchase will be available for download the second your payment clears through Etsy. Simply follow the email sent to you, or click on , then and under your receipt, . ============================================ What you will need: Paper (I use large tracing paper but butcher paper, muslin fabric, wrapping paper etc all work great!) Pencil It's that simple! No special tools are required! If French is your first language and you would prefer a copy of the instructions in French instead, please let me know. I would be happy to send that too!