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16-piece pattern originally by Simplicity, 'Shorts are joined to a waistband and have a back zipper closing.  Drawstrings at side seams are optional.  Bra is styled with gathers at center front, band at lower edge and back button closing'.  Full circle skirt with optional pockets in side seams.  Shirt features kimono sleeves, a notched collar and tie ends fastening at center front.  View 1 sleeves are three-quarter; View 2 sleeves are short. 5/8" seams are given. A 3-piece set includes the Shorts, Bra and Shirt is sold, as a 13-piece pattern, see options. The first two models show the shirt, bra...

11-piece pattern originally by Advance Pattern Co., this surplice wrap dress has skirt drape and short kimono sleeves (the short sleeve version is in one with the dress front and back) or a long, drop-sleeve may be inserted.  Neckline may be cut high or low and an optional bow is affixed at the left side closing. 1/2" seams are given. Sizes: Size set A fits 12-20 (30" to 38" bust, 24" to 32" waist, 33" to 41" hip). Size set B fits 40-46 (40" to 46" bust, 34" to 40" waist, 43" to 49" hip).   Order this pattern through Tuesday,...

11-piece digitally-drafted pattern originally by Simplicity, 'Style I has V-neckline with pointed collar. Bodice gathers on high waistline to yoke. Short sleeves finished with a band. Twelve-gored skirt joins to lower edge of yoke.  Style II has square neckline and short sleeves finishes with pleating'. Suggested fabrics are for Style I: Eyelet batiste, taffeta, rayon, silk and cotton crepe, triple sheers, or flat crepe.  For Style II: Dimity, dotted Swiss, printed muslin, sheer cotton, eyelet batiste, lace, taffeta, rayon and cotton crepe, triple sheers or flat crepe. 1/2" seams are given. You see finished dresses from this pattern by a couple of customers....

8-piece pattern originally by McCall, the dinner dress may be cut in longer or shorter length (as a cocktail dress or or day wear). Long fitted, short cap or short, shaped sleeves may be used.This, as do many of my patterns comes with fully illustrated instructions for construction and finishing. 3/8" seams are allowed. Read my post about the ribbon gown I made from this pattern on Threads Magazine! Also, as printed in Threads Magazine Reader's Closet in the August/September 2013 issue. Now in more Sizes: Size set A fits 14-20 (32" to 38" bust, 26" to 32" waist, 35" to 41" hip)....

13-piece pattern originally by Hollywood Pattern Co., wrap dress with short or bracelet-length sleeves and diamond inset at the skirt drape. Instructions with dimensions are given to create shoulder pads, if desired although pattern pieces are not provided. 1/2" seams are given. Sizes: Size set A fits 14-20 (32" to 38" bust, 26" to 32" waist, 35" to 41" hip). Size set B fits 40-46 (40" to 46" bust, 34" to 40" waist, 43" to 49" hip).   Order this pattern through Tuesday, February 15, 2022 and get 10% off the paper pattern price!