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Pattern Tour, 1940's Two-Piece Suit Dress and Blouse, SE40-1519

Alexandra Reynolds 1940's dress EvaDress Patterns Kimono Linda Przybyszewski SE40-1519 Vintage Patterns

Pattern Tour, 1940's Two-Piece Suit Dress and Blouse, SE40-1519

This is a 16-piece pattern originally by Hollywood (1519).  I offer it as the three-piece ensemble or just the blouse, as a separate in size: Set A fitting 14-20 (32" to 38" bust, 27" to 32" waist, 35" to 41" hip) or, Set B fitting 40-46 (40" to 46" bust, 34" to 40" waist, 43" to 49" hip). Linda Przybyszewski has presented the concept of framing the face with flattering necklines in vintage designs (be sure to pick up her book, The Lost Art of Dress, Basic Books).  This kimono blouse is cut rather long and when it is worn...

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Oct. 17 - Oct. 21 The Week in Patterning - 44, The Perforations mean...

Alexandra Reynolds 1940's EvaDress Patterns pattern perforations SE40-1519 The Week in Patterning Storyboard Vintage Patterns

Oct. 17 - Oct. 21 The Week in Patterning - 44, The Perforations mean...

I respond to 'Unsuccessful search terms' I observe in my web site admin page by filling in what I can throughout the site.   This week, 'perforation meaning' was one such term, so this is a post to address just what those little punched markings in your vintage pattern can mean. The first individually packaged sewing patterns marketed for the home sewer came in the form of un-printed, pre-cut tissue pieces.  Each piece was factory punched with perforations indicating the pattern piece letter or number (a few pattern makers, such as Vogue punched the entire name of the piece into...

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