{"title":"Vintage 1940s Wedding Dress Patterns","description":"\u003cp\u003eBridal fashion in the 40s reflected the contrast between wartime austerity and post-war optimism. Early gowns were simple, practical and often homemade or borrowed. After the war, dresses became more elaborate, exemplified by Norman Hartnell's designs for Queen Elizabeth, while elegant tea-length wedding dresses also remained popular. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/pages\/1940s-fashion-styles\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSee 1940s Fashion Styles.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-sewing-pattern-1940s-regal-bridal-gown-train-b4521","title":"1940s Pattern, Off Shoulder Regal Bridal Gown, Train - Bust 34” (86cm)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e40s Regal Gown\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBouffant Bridal Dress with Train. Regal wedding gown has an off-shoulder neckline encircled by a Bertha cuff; a sheer yoke; fitted bodice with button trim; long sleeves. Five-gore bouffant skirt sweeps into a short train. (B) Bridesmaid's dress. (C) Sleeveless evening dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as; Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/pdf-1940s-pattern-off-shoulder-regal-bridal-gown-train-bust-34-86cm-download?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=ad3917c1c\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ePDF download\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wf_bridal - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"34” (86cm) \/ Paper pattern","offer_id":34738211061805,"sku":"B4521 34","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/files\/Untitled_2048x2048px_93_56f364ad-e5a2-48e5-8acb-794ba8e863ce.jpg?v=1774130260"},{"product_id":"vintage-sewing-pattern-1940s-evening-gown-halter-neck-dress-b4697","title":"1940s Pattern, Evening\/Bridal Gown, Halter Neck Dance Dress - Bust 34” (86cm)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e40s Draped Halter Dress\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDance Dress: Draped Overskirt in Back. Bouffant dance dress. The fitted bodice has a halter neck, back button closing accented by scallops. Two-piece flared skirt has a draped overskirt in back that cascades gracefully. (B) Back of skirt is in contrast. “Quick \u0026amp; Easy”.\u003c\/p\u003e\nOffered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/pdf-1940s-pattern-evening-bridal-gown-halter-neck-dress-instantly-print-at-home?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=9ee68a9ab\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePDf download\u003c\/a\u003e.","brand":"wf_evening - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"34” (86cm) \/ Paper pattern","offer_id":34738211192877,"sku":"B4697 34","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"34” (86cm) \/ Original Pattern","offer_id":47218154176792,"sku":"B4697 34","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/files\/Choosing_your_first_fabric_5.jpg?v=1788356358"},{"product_id":"pdf-1940s-pattern-evening-bridal-gown-halter-neck-dress-instantly-print-at-home","title":"PDF - 1940s Pattern, Evening\/Bridal Gown, Halter Neck Dress -  Bust 34” (86cm) - Download","description":"\u003ch1\u003e40s Draped Halter Dress\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDance Dress: Draped Overskirt in Back. Bouffant dance dress. The fitted bodice has a halter neck, back button closing accented by scallops. Two-piece flared skirt has a draped overskirt in back that cascades gracefully. (B) Back of skirt is in contrast. “Quick \u0026amp; Easy”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatured in Butterick catalog, January 1949 and in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eButterick Pattern Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Early Summer 1949\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as: Digital Download \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lz7Tmi6fnHE\"\u003e(how to print and assemble)\u003c\/a\u003e. This pattern is also available as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/vintage-sewing-pattern-1940s-evening-gown-halter-neck-dress-b4697?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=1381c7852\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePaper Pattern\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wf_evening - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"34” (86cm) \/ Instant Download","offer_id":44999598604568,"sku":"B4697 34 2023 PDF","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/files\/Choosing_your_first_fabric_5.jpg?v=1788356358"},{"product_id":"1950s-sewing-pattern-evening-dress-in-two-lengths-bust-43-109cm","title":"1950s Sewing Pattern, Evening\/Wedding Dress in Two Lengths - Bust: 43” (109cm)","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvening Dress with Shoulder Drape \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning dress featuring dart fitted bodice and delicate shoulder drape. You will be the belle of the ball.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/pdf-1950s-sewing-pattern-evening-dress-in-two-lengths-bust-43-109cm-instantly-download-at-home\"\u003ePDF download\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"wf_dress - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"Bust: 43” (109cm) \/ Paper pattern","offer_id":46019761832216,"sku":"MC3028 43 2023","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/files\/McCall_s3028eveningdress.jpg?v=1753099972"},{"product_id":"pdf-1950s-sewing-pattern-evening-dress-in-two-lengths-bust-43-109cm-instantly-download-at-home","title":"PDF - 1950s Sewing Pattern, Evening\/Wedding Dress in Two Lengths - Bust: 43” (109cm) - Download","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvening Dress with Shoulder Drape \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning dress featuring dart fitted bodice and delicate shoulder drape. You will be the belle of the ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263637697 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263637697 BCX0\"\u003eOffered here as:  Digital Download \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lz7Tmi6fnHE\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW263637697 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263637697 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263637697 BCX0\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW263637697 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263637697 BCX0\"\u003ehow to print and assemble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263637697 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263637697 BCX0\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW263637697 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263637697 BCX0\"\u003e. This pattern is also available as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/1950s-sewing-pattern-evening-dress-in-two-lengths-bust-43-109cm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW263637697 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263637697 BCX0\"\u003ePaper Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW263637697 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263637697 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":259}' class=\"EOP SCXW263637697 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"wf_dress - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"Bust: 43” (109cm) \/ Instant download","offer_id":46019841491224,"sku":"MC3028 43 2023 PDF","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/files\/McCall_s3028eveningdress_b5b2bc22-18e7-46e6-87b4-1fe68dd21310.jpg?v=1756151310"},{"product_id":"1940s-sewing-pattern-dress-bust-38-97cm","title":"1940s Sewing Pattern, Bridal Gown - Bust: 38” (97cm)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWedding Dress\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWedding Dress from the 40s. Dress features sweetheart neckline and optional train. The style is typical of those made from parachute silk during WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/pdf-1940s-sewing-pattern-dress-bust-38-97cm-instantly-download-at-home\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePDF download.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wf_dress - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"Bust: 38” (96.5cm) \/ Paper pattern","offer_id":46265891848472,"sku":"ST4516 38 2023","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bust: 38” (96.5cm) \/ Original pattern","offer_id":46265891881240,"sku":"ST4576 38 2023 Original","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/files\/DESIGN_-_4515.pdf_2048_x_2048_px_19.jpg?v=1790795756"},{"product_id":"pdf-1940s-sewing-pattern-dress-bust-38-97cm-instantly-download-at-home","title":"PDF - 1940s Sewing Pattern, Bridal Gown - Bust: 38” (97cm) - Download","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWedding Dress\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWedding Dress from the 40s. \u003cspan\u003eDress features sweetheart neckline and optional train. The style is typical of those made from parachute silk during WWII.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here as a Digital Download \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lz7Tmi6fnHE\"\u003e(how to print and assemble)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This pattern is also available as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/1940s-sewing-pattern-dress-bust-38-97cm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ePaper Pattern\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wf_dress - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"Bust: 38” (96.5cm) \/ Instant download","offer_id":46265921143064,"sku":"ST4516 38 2023 PDF","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/files\/DESIGN_-_4515.pdf_2048_x_2048_px_19.jpg?v=1790795756"},{"product_id":"1940s-sewing-pattern-bridal-or-evening-gown-bust-34-86cm","title":"1940s Sewing Pattern, Bridal or Evening Gown - Bust: 34” (86cm)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWedding Dress or Ball Gown\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely portrait gown combines old-fashioned charm and a modern air. Neckline is heart shaped, caught at each side with bows. Bodice and skirt join the sculptured waist yoke. Style I has self-fabric pleating and bows at neck. Sleeves are long and fitted, ending in a point at wrist. The skirt has a slight train. Style II has short sleeves. The bows at neck edge are of ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/pdf-1940s-sewing-pattern-bridal-or-evening-gown-bust-34-86cm-download-at-home\"\u003ePDF download.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"wf_dress - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"Bust: 34” (86.3cm) \/ Paper pattern","offer_id":46266687095064,"sku":"S3115 34 2023","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/files\/S311534FrontCoverEra1940s_1.jpg?v=1753797446"},{"product_id":"pdf-1940s-sewing-pattern-bridal-or-evening-gown-bust-34-86cm-download-at-home","title":"PDF - 1940s Sewing Pattern, Bridal or Evening Gown - Bust: 34” (86cm) - Download","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWedding Dress or Ball Gown\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely portrait gown combines old-fashioned charm and a modern air. Neckline is heart shaped, caught at each side with bows. Bodice and skirt join the sculptured waist yoke. Style I has self-fabric pleating and bows at neck. Sleeves are long and fitted, ending in a point at wrist. The skirt has a slight train. Style II has short sleeves. The bows at neck edge are of ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagepatterns.fandom.com\/wiki\/Simplicity_Prevue_June_1939\" title=\"Simplicity Prevue June 1939\"\u003eSimplicity Prevue June 1939\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here as a Digital Download \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lz7Tmi6fnHE\"\u003e(how to print and assemble)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This pattern is also available as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/1940s-sewing-pattern-bridal-or-evening-gown-bust-34-86cm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ePaper Pattern\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"wf_dress - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"Bust: 34” (86.3cm) \/ Instant download","offer_id":46266704003352,"sku":"S3115 34 2023 PDF","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/files\/S311534FrontCoverEra1940s_1_df4407b8-9656-4892-9233-54361979f119.jpg?v=1753623899"},{"product_id":"pdf-1940s-pattern-off-shoulder-regal-bridal-gown-train-bust-34-86cm-download","title":"PDF - 1940s Pattern, Off Shoulder Regal Bridal Gown, Train - Bust 34” (86cm) - Download","description":"\u003ch1\u003e40s Regal Gown\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBouffant Bridal Dress with Train. Regal wedding gown has an off-shoulder neckline encircled by a Bertha cuff; a sheer yoke; fitted bodice with button trim; long sleeves. Five-gore bouffant skirt sweeps into a short train. (B) Bridesmaid's dress. (C) Sleeveless evening dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOffered here as: Digital Download (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lz7Tmi6fnHE\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lz7Tmi6fnHE\"\u003ehow to print and assemble\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e). This pattern is also available as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/vintage-sewing-pattern-1940s-regal-bridal-gown-train-b4521?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ad3917c1c\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ePaper Pattern\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wf_bridal - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"34” (86cm) \/ Instant download","offer_id":47916867977496,"sku":"B4521 34 PDF 2024","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/files\/Untitled_2048x2048px_93.jpg?v=1774130233"}],"url":"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/en-ar\/collections\/vintage-1940s-wedding-dress-patterns.oembed","provider":"Vintage Sewing Pattern Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}