E-PATTERN- Phyllis- 1940s WWII 1940s Air Raid Suit or Coverall- Bust 30"-42"

This listing is for an E-Pattern to print yourself at home on your home printer's USA letter and A4 sized paper. This also includes copy shop A0 files.

--- DESCRIPTION ---

Named after my grandmother’s cousin who was a factory war worker during WWII, the Phyllis Air Raid Suit is a Wearing History Resto-vival pattern based on a rare original extant pattern from the 1940’s.

Includes size 30″ bust through 42″ bust, all in the same packet.

The original description reads:

“A well-fitted one piece air raid suit or coverall that’s easy to slip into. You’ll find it a most suitable costume for defense work and outdoor activity.”

- ADVANCED DIFFICULTY -
Although this may not seem difficult at first glance, this pattern is very challenging, even for experienced sewists. It uses a lot of menswear techniques like flat felled seams and button plackets. It also has buttons up both sides of the pants, a hidden button placket at back (drop seat!), and buttons up the front. Although we think this is a necessary pattern for re-enacting and enthusiast’s needs, please be forewarned that it is extremely challenging and time costuming. Don’t expect to make it a few days before an event.

I will be adding photo tutorials to my blog to help with the challenging parts of construction.
--- SIZING ---

ALL SIZES from 30" bust to 42" bust INCLUDED IN THIS E-PATTERN

Bust- 30-32-34-36-38-40-42
Waist- 24-26-28-30-32-34
Hip- 33-35-37-39-41-43-45

This pattern is in MISSES SIZING. Juniors, Petites, and Plus Sizes may require alterations.



--- ABOUT THIS DOWNLOAD ---

YOU WILL NEED ADOBE READER, A FREE PDF READER PROGRAM, IN ORDER TO OPEN AND PRINT THIS PATTERN.

This pattern is formatted for USA Letter Size and A4 sized paper. You will need to print this pattern to 100% scale. Open the "READ-ME-FIRST" File for instructions on printing and piecing your pattern.

This pattern is tiled into letter sized paper. You will print these documents on your home printer, cut, and tape them together, to form a larger pattern layout. Then you cut and use your pattern just as you would a normal home sewing pattern.



--- USE POLICY ---
By purchasing this pattern you agree to the following terms: This e-pattern is licensed exclusively to the person who purchases this pattern from Wearing History for the sole purpose of home sewing use by the individual who purchases the pattern. Commercial or production use or making items to sell from this pattern is prohibited. Do not share this pattern by email or any other form. Remember, I make my living by using my talents to make these patterns available. Help support indie small business by telling your friends to purchase their own copy of this pattern from http://wearinghistory.etsy.com

--- ABOUT WEARING HISTORT RESTO-VIVAL PATTERNS ---

Resto-Vival™ Patterns are original historic patterns that have been restored and revived. Original patterns are usually available only in single sizes, precut from tissue paper and totally unprinted, with details like grainlines and darts indicated only by small perforations. Resto-Vival™ patterns are clearly marked with drawn and labeled markings. These markings aid the modern sewer in understanding the markings of the original pattern and the construction of the garment. Resto-Vival™ patterns follow the period shapes of the original patterns, maintaining the historical accuracy of the completed garment. Original period instructions are included. These instructions are text only (unless otherwise noted) and fairly minimal, especially compared to instructions for modern patterns. At least an intermediate knowledge of dressmaking and a good familiarity with pattern construction is suggested. You may choose to have a modern or period sewing book handy to help with basic construction methods that the pattern instructions do not cover in detail. Also, fitting a muslin mockup is strongly recommended, as all garments were meant to be worn over period foundation garments or corsetry.

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