simplicity 4873; ©1943; miss 14: shirtwaist dress pattern.
A classic 40s shirtwaist dress with optional patch pockets, having a soft look to it, due to shoulder gathers. This unused pattern makes a great day dress. It includes instructions for creating a detachable collar, bound buttonholes, ruffle inset trim and a self-fabric belt.
The dress waist is gathered to a forward shoulder seam and the skirt front is styled with an inverted pleat. Style I features shaped patch pockets through which the purchased belt is drawn. Detachable contrasting collar and cuffs finish the dress. A self-ruffle outlines the collar and pockets of style II. Style III has a collar and no pockets. Choose long, three-quarter or short sleeves.
QUALITY:
pieces: 9 perforated; appears unused.
instruction: like new; a bit musty.
envelope: pencil drawing on view I bodice, like new.
please see photos or quality.
we will ship this shirtwaist dress pattern with a mini tutorial for making triangle shoulder pads. the pattern does not include these instructions.
pattern includes a protective storage sleeve.
MEASUREMENTS:
bust…32″…81cm
waist…26.5″…67cm
hip….35″…89cm
YARDAGE: II:
54″x2-1/8yds
135cmx1.9m
NOTIONS:
style II: buttonhole twist for belt loops; zipper or shirt buttons; seam binding; triangular shoulder pads or 1/4yd of 35″ muslin plus wadding (to make your own); matching thread 100 yds; 2 buttons – 7/8″ diameter; prong type buckle.
MATERIAL:
not specified but crisp silks, cottons, linens, lightweight wools or wool jersey could work.
