PRINTED PATTERN- Early 1940s Blouse, Suspender Skirt, & Jacket

#R158- Early 1940s Blouse, Suspender Skirt, & Jacket pattern.

This is a BIG pattern pack! Includes THREE individual garments to make early 1940s blouse in long or short sleeves, a skirt with or without suspenders, and a 3/4 length sleeve jacket.

From the pattern description:

Intermediate Difficulty
For Curious, Experienced Makers, Familiar with Garment Fitting

A “capsule wardrobe” of a trio of garments from the early 1940s consisting of a blouse with short or long sleeves, skirt with fitted yoke with a raised waistline and seams to the skirt at the high hip, and a jacket with three-quarter sleeves.

Description from the period original:
MISSES’ BLOUSE, SUSPENDER SKIRT AND JACKET. Blouse, front edges faced and rolled with collar to form revers. Patch pockets optional. Long sleeves, dart-fitted at top, and gathered to wristbands; perforated for short sleeves, turned back to form cuffs. Four-piece side-closing skirt attached to a two-piece dart-fitted yoke. Suspenders optional. Jacket is pleated at center-back. Patch pockets trim fronts.  Three-quarter sleeves dart-fitted at top; lower edges turned back to form cuffs.

Please be aware- Vintage garment of this period fit *very differently* than garments today. This retains the original 1940s fit!  The skirt most likely will require fitting for your unique figure because of the placement of the smallest part of the waistline towards the center of the "yoke", and sleeves may require alterations for comfort.  You may wish to add length to the lower edge of the blouse.  This blouse retains the vintage fit and styling to preserve authenticity.

-----SIZES INCLUDED---

This pattern has been multi-sized to included sizes 30"-44" bust all in the same packet. Please enlarge second image for size chart.  The original was only available in sizes 30"-38", so this Wearing History version adds three more sizes.


-----DIFFICULTY---

Intermediate difficulty. Instructions are original to the time period and are somewhat minimal compared with today.

Some helpful info for using vintage patterns can be found on my Wearing History blog and Youtube channel (linked from the packet)



- Yardage Requirements-
Please see images. Original period yardage charts included. Additional modern charts are estimated using the largest size, so smaller sizes may require less fabric.  Allow extra for matching patterns, fabrics with a nap, or directional prints.


-Additional Notes-

Because this was based on a period original, a mock up is HIGHLY SUGGESTED. Test construction and fit on your unique figure before cutting into your fashion fabric.

About Wearing History 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 printed on sturdy bond paper instead of tissue and 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.