• Vintage 1940's Pattern, Women's Suit cut From a Man's Suit
  • Woman wearing a Women's Suit cut From a Man's Suit
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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        1940s Women's Suit Pattern

        1940s Women's suit cut from a man's suit (actual make up on image 3).

        Offered here as; Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.

        Size Guide

        Size 16 (Vintage size)
        Bust: 34" (86.9cm)
        Waist: 28" (71.12)
        Hip: 37" (94cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Matching thread
        Buttons

        Fabric Amount Guide

        REQUIREMENTS FOR FABRICS
        WITHOUT NAP OR UP OR DOWN
        JACKET AND SKIRT A
        35” FABRIC, 3 7/8 yds.
        39” FABRIC, 3 3/8 yds.
        54” FABRIC, 2 ½ yds.
        JACKET AND SKIRT B
        35” FABRIC, 3 7/8 yds.
        39” FABRIC, 3 3/8 yds.
        54” FABRIC, 2 ½ yds.
        JACKET
        35” FABRIC, 2 ¼ yds.
        54” FABRIC, 1 5/8 yds.
        SKIRT A
        35” FABRIC, 1 ¾ yds.
        54” FABRIC, 7/8 yd.
        JACKET LINING
        39” FABRIC, 2 yds.
        JACKET INTERFACING
        27” CANVAS, ¾ yd.
        BREAST POCKET OF 35” FABRIC: ALL SIZES EQUIRE 1/8 YD.
        SKIRT BELTING, 7/8 yd.

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        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        What You Will Receive

        If you select a Paper Pattern, you will receive a true to scale reproduction sewing pattern printed on A0 premium paper, along with instructions, and a full-colour front cover. Your pattern will arrive, in a clear resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.