1940s Pattern, Two Piece Dress Top & Skirt PDF Download
1940s Two Piece Dress or Top and Skirt
Step out in retro 40s style! Imagine yourself in this multi-functional, stylish two-piece 1940's fabulous Two-Piece Dress, with two variations for both the blouse and the skirt. This sewing pattern is available in multi-sizes which is ideal to create a perfect fit that suits your shape. Fabulous with a self made belt or add your own, team with killer heels for the night time look or play it down with boots. Why not add a hat?
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Sewing Skill Level: Intermediate
Recommended Fabrics: Printed rayon, Viscose, Cotton, Silk, Crepe, Tub silk, Jersey, Sateen.
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Size Guide
| Bust: |
32"/ 81.3cm |
33"/84cm - 35"/89cm |
37"/94cm- 39"/99cm |
41"/104cm - 43.5"/110.5cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist: |
27"/ 68.6cm |
26"/66cm - 28"/71cm |
30"/76cm - 32"/91cm |
34"/86cm - 36.5"/92.5cm |
| Hips: |
35"/ 88.9cm |
35"/89cm - 37"/94cm |
39"/99cm - 41"/104cm |
43"/109cm - 45.5"/115.5cm |
After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for both 8.5"x11" and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full scale pattern pieces.
Sizes
Please note that the size number (e.g. size 12) on the reproduced vintage pattern will most likely be completely different to today's sizing. The further back in time you go, the smaller the clothes get, and you may have to adjust up another size or two.
Women
| Sizes | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 76cm /30″ |
81cm /32″ |
86cm /34″ |
91cm /36″ |
96cm /38″ |
101cm /40″ |
106cm /42″ |
111cm /44″ |
116cm /46″ |
| Waist | 59cm /23″ |
64cm /25″ |
69cm /27″ |
74cm /29″ |
79cm /31″ |
84cm /33″ |
89cm /35″ |
94cm /37″ |
99cm /39″ |
| Hips | 84cm /33″ |
89cm /35″ |
94cm /37” |
99cm /39″ |
104cm /41″ |
109cm /43″ |
114cm /45″ |
119cm /47″ |
124cm /49″ |
Men
| Sizes | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (at fullest) | 89.5cm / 35" | 97cm / 38" | 104.5cm / 51" | 112cm / 44" | 119.5cm / 47" |
| Waist | 59cm / 23″ | 64cm / 25″ | 69cm / 27″ | 74cm / 29″ | 79cm / 31″ |
| Hips | 84cm / 33″ | 89cm / 35″ | 94cm / 37” | 99cm / 39″ | 104cm / 41″ |
| Sizes | Age 2 | Age 4 | Age 6 | Age 8 | Age 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 53cm / 21″ | 57cm / 22.5″ | 61cm / 24″ | 66cm / 26″ | 72cm / 28.5″ |
| Waist | 52cm / 20.5″ | 54cm / 21.25″ | 58cm / 23″ | 61cm / 24″ | 63cm / 25″ |
| Height | 95cm / 38″ | 104cm / 41″ | 116cm / 45.5″ | 128cm / 50.5″ | 140cm / 55 |