1940s Dress & Jacket Sewing Pattern – Day, Dinner & Evening Versions

A versatile 1943 dress and jacket pattern offering several different looks, from a simple summer day dress to a full-length evening version.

View A is the dance and dinner version, a one-piece dress with a four-gored skirt. It can be worn on its own or with the frill-trimmed jacket blouse for a more dressed-up look.

View B is the street-length version worn without the jacket, making it a lovely choice for a summer sundress.

View C takes the same design to evening length and is worn with the jacket blouse.

The pattern is sized to fit a 32″ bust, 26½” waist and 35″ hips.

There are no fabric recommendations given with the original pattern, but fabrics with some drape, such as viscose, silk or satin, would work particularly well for the evening version. For the day dress and jacket, cotton, linen or similar fabrics would be good choices.

The pattern includes basic step-by-step instructions and a helpful period sewing guide.

This pattern is available in three convenient formats:
Multi-page PDF: Perfect for printing at home.
A0 PDF: Ideal for sending to a print shop.
Printed Version: Delivered directly to your address.
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