1940s Button Front Dress Sewing Pattern | Vintage Fit and Flare Frock with Tie Waist

A well-designed dress never goes out of style, and this 1940s sewing pattern is a perfect example. It features a button-front bodice with a Peter Pan-style collar, a fitted waist, and a four-piece flared skirt. The tie waist is cut as one with the blouse and skirt, wrapping to knot at the left side for a distinctive period detail. Optional slot breast pockets and a choice of long or below-elbow darted sleeves allow you to sew the dress as originally designed or adapt it to suit your own style.

The pattern is designed to fit a 34-inch bust, 28-inch waist, and 37-inch hips and is suitable for intermediate dressmakers. It includes the original step-by-step instructions, along with an additional sewing guide to help with construction.

Originally intended for silk crepe, satin, taffeta, rayon, and soft woollen fabrics, this pattern has been carefully reproduced from an original vintage sewing pattern, preserving the original design and instructions while making it accessible for modern makers.

This pattern is available in three convenient formats:
Multi-page PDF: Perfect for printing at home.
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