PDF SEWING PATTERN | 1920s Flapper Dress | Folkwear

PDF SEWING PATTERN | 1920s Flapper Dress | Folkwear

Skill Level: Beginner
Sizes: Women's XS–3XL
Language: English Only

The 1920s Flapper Dress sewing pattern by Folkwear recreates the straight, relaxed silhouette that became an icon of Roaring Twenties fashion. Based on an original 1920s dress, this remarkably simple design uses only two pattern pieces while offering plenty of opportunity for dramatic embellishment.

The dress features a slightly A-line silhouette, sleeveless bodice, rounded neckline and a slightly dropped waist. The front and back are identical, creating the easy, unrestricted shape characteristic of 1920s flapper fashion.

Folkwear's original garment was made from black cotton and silk gauze heavily embellished with black glass beads arranged in Art Deco-inspired motifs, with red glass beads outlining the neckline, armholes, waist and hem. Recreate the elaborate period look with beads or fringe, or keep the design beautifully simple in a fluid silk, rayon, lawn, gauze or linen.

Pattern Features

• Authentic 1920s-inspired flapper dress
• Simple two-piece pattern
• Front and back are identical
• Sleeveless design
• Rounded neckline
• Slightly dropped waist
• Relaxed, slightly A-line silhouette
• Designed with generous ease for movement
• Ideal for beading, fringe and other embellishments
• Historical information about the flapper dress included

Suggested Fabrics

• Silk
• Rayon
• Cotton 
• Gauze
• Linen
• Charmeuse
• Beaded fabric
• Fringed fabric

Choose a lightweight fabric with beautiful drape and movement. For sheer fabrics such as chiffon, gauze or lightweight silk, a slip can be worn underneath.

Notions & Supplies

• Thread
• Optional glass beads for embellishment

Size Chart

• XS: Bust 30 1/2–31 1/2" / 78–80 cm | Waist 23–24" / 58–61 cm | Hip 32 1/2–33 1/2" / 83–86 cm
• S: Bust 32 1/2–34" / 83–87 cm | Waist 25–26 1/2" / 64–67 cm | Hip 34 1/2–36" / 88–92 cm
• M: Bust 36–38" / 92–97 cm | Waist 28–30" / 72–77 cm | Hip 38–40" / 97–102 cm
• L: Bust 40–42" / 102–107 cm | Waist 32–34" / 82–87 cm | Hip 42–44" / 107–112 cm
• XL: Bust 44–46" / 112–117 cm | Waist 37–39" / 94–99 cm | Hip 46–48" / 117–122 cm
• 2XL: Bust 48–50" / 122–127 cm | Waist 42–44" / 107–112 cm | Hip 50–52" / 127–132 cm
• 3XL: Bust 52–54" / 132–137 cm | Waist 46–48" / 117–122 cm | Hip 54–56" / 137–142 cm

Fabric Requirements

45" / 115 cm Wide Fabric:

• XS–L: 2 1/2 yd / 2.3 m
• XL–3XL: 2 3/4 yd / 2.5 m

60" / 150 cm Wide Fabric:

• XS–XL: 2 1/8 yd / 1.9 m
• 2XL–3XL: 2 3/4 yd / 2.5 m

Finished Garment Measurements

XS: Bust 35" / 89 cm | Waist 39" / 99 cm | Hip 49 1/2" / 125.7 cm
S: Bust 36" / 91.4 cm | Waist 41" / 104 cm | Hip 51 1/2" / 131 cm
M: Bust 40 1/2" / 103 cm | Waist 44 1/2" / 113 cm | Hip 55" / 139.7 cm
L: Bust 44 1/2" / 113 cm | Waist 48 1/2" / 123 cm | Hip 59" / 150 cm
XL: Bust 48 1/2" / 123 cm | Waist 52 1/2" / 133.3 cm | Hip 63" / 160 cm
2XL: Bust 52 1/2" / 133.3 cm | Waist 56 1/2" / 143.5 cm | Hip 67" / 170 cm
3XL: Bust 56 1/2" / 143.5 cm | Waist 60 1/2" / 153.7 cm | Hip 71" / 180.3 cm

PDF Pattern Includes

• Illustrated sewing instructions – 9 pages
• Historical information about the 1920s flapper dress
• Print-at-home pattern – 13 pages
• Large-format copyshop pattern – 1 page