Sporty Forties Dress & Sweater

sewing patterns for ethnic & historic clothing & costumes

Description

The Sporty Forties' Dress sewing pattern is a shirtwaist, buttoning all the way to just-below-the-knee hem. The bodice softly pleats from the shoulder seams and into the waistband. Both long and short sleeved versions have pleating detail at the shoulder. The skirt sports knife pleats in the front allowing freedom of movement. Two breast pockets complete the dress. Sizes: XS–3XL.

The Sporty Forties' Sweater is included with complete knitting instructions for this cardigan. The long-sleeved sweater buttons up the front and has a shawl collar. Body and sleeves are knit in a modified basket stitch; the waistband uses stockinette. Sizes: XS, SM, MD.

Suggested fabrics: Dress: Crisp linen or linen-like synthetics or blends, medium-weight cottons or blends, medium-weight rayon, silks, and silk noil. Sweater: wool, wool blends (135-150 yards/50g skeins) or equivalent; gauge: 24sts/4" on No. 7 needles.

Stock Code
F235
Our Price
$45.00
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