1940 Dress D40-5087

$ 20.00

D40-5087; 1940 Dress

8-piece pattern originally by DuBarry Pattern Co., 'A softly styled afternoon dress with the back cut in one with the shoulder yokes. The surplice bodice is draped in flattering fashion above the molded diaphragm yoke. The skirt is slightly flared with gathered fullness in the back. Short or three-quarter length sleeves.'

3/4" seams are given at underarm (side) seams and 1/2" seams are given on all other edges.

SUGGESTED FABRICS: DRESS WITH THREE-QUARTER SLEEVES - Spun rayon, printed silks, faille, velvet, satin, novelty silks, sheer wools, chiffon wools, wool crepe.

DRESS WITH SHORT SLEEVES - Printed cottons, novelty cottons, cotton lace, sheer cottons, spun rayon, printed silks, satin, novelty silks.

Sizes:

Size Set A fits 14-18 (32" to 36" bust, 26" to 30" waist, 35" to 39" hip).

Size Set B fits 20-42 (38" to 42" bust, 32" to 36" waist, 41" to 45" hip).

PATTERN NOT IN YOUR SIZE? Upon request, I am happy to furnish an additional schematic showing where to adjust the pattern pieces with instructions on how to re-size the pattern.

See a review of this pattern at PatternReview.com

Added to the collection in May 2012