This replicated pattern is sized to fit a 36 inch bust / 30 inch waist / 39 inch hip.
Misses Dress: Graceful back fullness is skillfully achieved with a draw-string belt. The bodice repeats the soft lines of the skirt with gathered fullness radiating from a shaped yoke. Dress may be made with long or short sleeves, zippered or faced front neckline and fastens with a side zipper. Featured in Simplicity Prevue February 1940. SUGGESTED MATERIALS: Plain or Printed Novelty Silks, Crepes, Cottons, Light Woolens, Wool Jersey, Spun Rayons
DRESS WITH LONG SLEEVES:
39 Inch Wide Material - Without Nap 3-1/4 Yards
34 Inch Wide Material - Without Nap 2-1/2 Yards
DRESS WITH SHORT SLEEVES:
39 Inch Wide Material - Without Nap 3-1/4 Yards
54 Inch Wide Material - Without Nap 3 Yards
39 Inch Wide Taffeta for Sleeve Stiffening 3/8 Yard
44 Inch Wide Organdy for Sleeve Stiffening 3/8 Yard
See below for a review of this pattern:
'This pattern worked up well and quite fast. I really love the feminine Peter Pan collar and the back fullness gives a nice swing when dancing. I also decided against the attached belt. The directions call for a drawstring belt, but I added my own. The back is gathered and secured with a facing on the inside so the fullness doesn't move. Next time I make this I would go with an elastic insert under the facing - that way I can forgo the side zip/closure altogether.'
This Simplicity pattern was originally created by Dec. 30, 1949 and has been re-digitized into it's current format. All content falls under the copyright www.BeespokeVintagePatterns.com 2004, and as such, no portion of this pattern may be photocopied or reproduced by any means without written consent.
Patterns are reproduced directly from the original source material, with no changes in order to retain the historical accuracy of the pattern. Prior sewing experience and knowledge of working with vintage patterns is recommended.
Please note: This is NOT a finished garment and the original documentation and pattern are NOT included.
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PDF pattern is available here: 888884446
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**PLEASE KEEP IN MIND**
This is an exact copy of the original vintage pattern and as such may retain any original errors or miscalculations in formatting native to the original pattern. While I have made up some of these patterns, I have not tested them all out and cannot attest to their accuracy or perfect fit. As with all garment construction, it is best to make a mock-up for fitting in test fabric prior to cutting and constructing with your final fashion fabric.
**NOT YOUR SIZE?**
Here are some resources for resizing a pattern...
https://www.patreon.com/posts/grading-your-own-68272892
http://sensibility.com/blog/tips/how-to-resize-a-pattern/
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