1940s dress

A gem of a dress for this era! We just love love love this pattern! An easily made dress with a roll collar buttoned to the waist. Skirt and sleeves could be finished with braid or embroidery if desired. An extremely rare sewing pattern that will take you from daytime to night-time. Just pull-on your jacket, lace up your sneakers, and off you go or pull on your gloves, lace up your shoes and you are ready for that special occasion. A very versatile indeed. Offered here as: Paper Pattern or…

Simplicity 4677; ©1943; Misses' Dress: The upper bodice is joined to the top with a dainty ruffle and is softly gathered at the lower edge. The slim mid-section laps and buttons. The flattering skirt is softly pleated in the front and seamed on each side of the center back. Choose short or three-quarter length sleeves. [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address…

This easy-to-make evening dress from 1944 has the centre-front panel of the bodice in one with the full circular skirt. The rest of the bodice is joined at the lowered waistline. The Camisole style neckline can be finished with or without the draped shoulder sections. Bust 34 Hip 37 There are no suggested fabrics but something like: Silk crepe, Taffeta, Satin, Lace, Rayon satin would work Comes with Step by Step Instructions and a helpful sewing guide. Reproduction pattern - My…

~ Circa/Date: 1940s ~ Details: Two style variation DRESS ~ Size/Measurements (Inches): Size: ~ BUST: 36″ Waist: 30″ Hip: 39″ ~ Please Note: ~ You are buying a ‘Professional Digitally Reproduced’ copy of this sewing pattern. Copied from the original sewing pattern. Produced in Full Scale Pattern Pieces ready to cut […]

This is a gorgeous pattern with such adorable details and fitted waist with or without collar! You can have this made up in cottons, wools, and even silks for something more formal. Lengthen the hem and make in taffeta and velvet for a STUNNING evening dress! The ideas are limitless. From the Pattern Description: "Junior Misses and Misses' dress and jacket. Gay and young is this indispensable outfit. The dress bodice buttons at front and is finished with a crisp collar; the flared skirt…

A neat DuBarry dress with pleated skirt, circa 1945. Note the fitted hip yoke and the belt to emphasize the waist. Skirts are at knee length to help conserve fabric during WW2 rationing.

What's that? More pages of beautiful 1940's dresses? Okay sure! So many of these are super simple in the best day-wear sort of way, and we even have a few maternity and juniors styles featured in today's pages! Vintage isn't all glamorous cocktail dresses of course, though sometimes I wish I could get away with wearing just those more often. Also, can we talk about how so many of the shoes these gals are wearing are almost identical to the wonderful Royal Vintage Shoes Marilyn pumps? Just…

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Vintage 1940s WWII Liddy Hop Dress Evening Gown Figue Flatterning Fitted Midriff Sewing Pattern Simplicity 3835 40s Swing Era Size 14 B 32 Simplicity 3835; ©1941; Daytime Dress and Nightgown. Style 1 is an attractive dress cleverly fashioned with simple details.. collarless neckline fastens in front under a crisp bow and the bodice is gathered to the skirt in a pointed seam above the waist. short sleeves are tucked t the lower edges and a belt extends from the side seams and ties in back…