Make yourself a perfect 1940s dress with this updated pattern!
Looking for the perfect dress to wear to the Swing dance? Need some daywear with more style than you can find in the shops? Tired of wearing cheap box-store dresses? We have a dress that'll suit you swell! Based on an original pattern from 1943, this ladies' day dress is just past knee-length and features 3/4 length or short sleeves, front pockets, belt, and a collarless neckline. Make the front out of contrasting fabric for a different look.
Fits busts 30" to 48". All sizes in one envelope.
Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.
Suggested Fabrics: silk, rayon, or blends in solids and prints
Notions: buttons, 10" zipper, shoulder pads
Yardage Requirements: 3 yards 54" wide or 4.5 yards 40" wide