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PRINTED PATTERN- Filomena- Circa 1938 Day and Evening Dress and Bolero- 30"-42" Bust

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Wearing History #R137- Circa 1938 Day & Evening Dress & Bolero Jacket

PRINTED PATTERN- mailed to you!
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--- DESCRIPTION ---

A Wearing History Resto-Vival™ pattern based on an original historical pattern from the late 1930s.

This iconic 1930s evening gown or day dress features clever gathers at center front and gathers at side bust that are created by having the shoulder straps go through a casing. This dress slightly empire-waisted and the skirt gives a bias-effect but is actually cut on the straight of grain! Includes matching bolero jacket with short puffed sleeves and a cuff.

**Please note this is a full HUMAN SIZE sewing pattern and not a doll pattern. The sample is just sewn in small scale. Read sizing included below**


— DIFFICULTY–

Intermediate Difficulty. Must be familiar with basic construction and vintage methods and be a bit adventurous with new techniques.

— SIZING —

In MISSES sizing. Women's, Petites, Plus Sizes, and Talls may require alteration to fit correctly.

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

Bust- 30-32-34-36-38-40-42
Waist- 26-27-28-30-32-34-36
Hip- 33-35-37-39-41-43-45


THIS PATTERN WAS NOT ORIGINALLY AVAILABLE IN SIZE 40-42″ Bust
Because of this, no layout charts or yardage estimates are included for those sizes. Test your placement when making a mock up to see how much fabric you will need of your final fabric.

Please see the photos for an image of the yardage requirements.

--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 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.



--- USE POLICY ---
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Carefully Researched

All of our patterns are carefully researched and based on either public domain materials or our own creations. Lauren applies her decades worth of practical application of historical fashion and technical skills when making these patterns, and often supplies watch points for making. External helps are available on Wearing History on YouTube and on Wearing History Blog to help you learn to sew history.