50s Blouson Shirt Dress

Fashion changes but style endures. Feel the Hollywood glamour wearing this versatile sheath dress with shawl collar and three sleeve options along with the tie or Italian collar options. This beautiful Butterick sewing pattern includes back tab trim, front inverted tucks, and back hemline kick-pleat. A definite must for the fashion conscious dressmaker.

Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern

Sewing Skill Level: Intermediate

Recommended Fabrics: Cotton, Poly-Viscose Blends, Cotton-Spandex Blends, Cotton-Poly-Viscose. Please refer to pattern back image for more recommendations.

Fabric Amount Guideline: Fabric amounts vary between 3 yds (2.75 meters) to 4.25 yds (3.9 meters), depending on width of fabric and style. Please see the pattern back image for specific details. Check out the extensive range of fabrics from our Recommended Partners.

Bust: 36” (91cm) Waist: 28” (71cm) Hips: 38” (97cm)

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 re-sealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which may include age related wear and tear.