1940s Wartime Shirt Dress Sewing Pattern – Bust 34

This 1940s wartime sewing pattern is for a classic shirt dress with a convertible collar, button-front placket and a choice of two lengths.

The blouse front is softly gathered below the shoulders, while the skirt fronts join to a yoke to form useful pockets within the design.

View I is the shorter version and can be made with either long or short sleeves. View II has a longer skirt and short sleeves, giving you several variations from the same pattern.

The original pattern does not specify fabrics, but cotton, linen, viscose and similar light- to medium-weight woven fabrics would all be suitable choices.

The pattern is for a 34-inch bust, 28-inch waist and 37-inch hip and is suitable for an advanced beginner or intermediate sewer.

Step-by-step instructions are included, together with a sewing guide to provide additional help with construction.

Bust 34 inches – Waist 28 inches – Hip 37 inches.

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