A Wearing History Resto-Vival™ pattern based on an original historical pattern from circa 1939. This pattern works well for late the 1930’s through the early 1940’s and is well adapted to novelty prints.
The original period description reads-
“Misses’ and Women’s Dress. A chic one-piece is achieved by belt stitched to bodice and skirt. Bodice boasts fullness from shoulder yoke to waistline. Skirt flares softly. Style I has rick-rack trim and short sleeves; also pointed pockets in the skirt. Style 2 has long sleeves. Purchased scarf and belt may be used (no scarf or belt pieces included).”
— DIFFICULTY–
Intermediate Difficulty. Must be familiar with basic construction and vintage methods.
— SIZING —
In WOMEN’S sizing. This vintage sizing standard was for a more mature figure. Misses, Petites, Plus Sizes, and Talls may require alteration to fit correctly.
ALL SIZES from 30" bust to 46" bust INCLUDED IN THIS E-PATTERN
Bust- 30-32-34-36-38-40-42-44-46
Waist- 24-26-28-30-32-34-36-38-40
Hip- 33-35-37-39-41-43-45-47-49