The dress has a low cross-over double-breasted fastening, self-fabric belt and below knee-length pleated skirt with deep patch pockets and a pleated insert to the back. Long sleeves with turn back cuff. Pattern is for Bust 40" Modern UK Dress Size 18. Maximum fabric requirements are as follows: 3 1/4 yards of 54" wide fabric, 4 7/8 yards 36" wide fabric. The back of the envelope has a cutting layout, and states that "fully detailed instructions, making-up illustrations and cutting-out diagrams are enclosed such that not even the youngest beginner need have any doubt as to her ability to succeed at the first attempt"