PDF SEWING PATTERN | 239 Blonde Bombshell | Folkwear

PDF SEWING PATTERN | 239 Blonde Bombshell | Folkwear

Dress Sizes: Women's XS–3XL
Bolero Sweater Sizes: Women's XS–M
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Language: English Only

The 239 Blonde Bombshell sewing pattern by Folkwear recreates the glamorous, feminine silhouette of the mid-1950s with a fitted halter bodice, defined waist and dramatic full circular skirt.

Perfect for everything from a colourful summer sundress to an elegant evening dress, the Blonde Bombshell features a simple five-piece construction. The bodice consists of fitted midriff front and back sections, while the low calf-length circular skirt fits smoothly into the back waist and gathers softly at the front.

View A features halter straps that tie at the back of the neck for a classic 1950s sundress look.

View B fastens the halter at the back of the neck with hooks and eyes for a clean, fitted finish.

The skirt closes with a centre-back zipper and creates the full, sweeping silhouette characteristic of mid-century party dresses.

The pattern also includes complete knitting instructions for a coordinating Bolero Sweater in sizes XS–M. The soft, cropped bolero hugs the bodice and fastens with a single button at the front, making it the perfect layer over the dress.

Pattern Features

• 1950s-inspired halter dress
• Fitted waist
• Full circular skirt
• Low calf-length silhouette
• Soft gathers at the front waist
• Smooth back waist
• View A: Halter ties at the back of the neck
• View B: Halter fastened with hooks and eyes
• Centre-back zipper
• Only five dress pattern pieces
• Coordinating Bolero Sweater knitting pattern included
• Bolero knitted in one-piece construction
• Bolero fastens with one button at centre front
• Dress sizes XS–3XL
• Bolero Sweater sizes XS–M

Recommended Fabrics

Dress:

• Light to Medium-Weight Cotton
• Cotton Poplin
  
• Cotton Blends
• Silk
  
• Satin
• Crepe

Bolero Sweater:

• Worsted-Weight Acrylic Blend
• Worsted-Weight Wool Blend
• Worsted-Weight Mohair Blend

Notions

Dress:

• Matching sewing thread
• Centre-back zipper
• Hooks and eyes for View B halter closure

Bolero Sweater:

• Button: 1 × 3/4" / 2 cm button
• Knitting Needles: Sizes 5 and 7, or sizes required to obtain gauge
• Crochet Hook: Size E / 4

Bolero Sweater Yarn Requirements

Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn

• XS: 495 yds / 453 m
• S: 660 yds / 604 m
• M: 660 yds / 604 m

Gauge: 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with larger needles.

Bolero Sweater Finished Measurements

• XS: 32" / 81.5 cm
• S: 34 1/2" / 87.75 cm
• M: 39" / 99 cm

PDF Pattern Includes

• Complete Blonde Bombshell dress sewing pattern
• Dress Views A & B
• Women's dress sizes XS–3XL
• Bolero Sweater knitting instructions in sizes XS–M
• Layered PDF pattern files
• A0 Copyshop File: 4 pages
• 36" Copyshop File: 1 page
• A4 & US Letter Print-at-Home File: 55 pages
• Projector File