E-Pattern- Late 1940s Wrap Around House Dress with Pocket- Size 30"-42" Bust

A Wearing History E-PATTERN to print at home or send away the A0s to a copyshop like Pattern Printing Company.  Both tiled and wide format are included!

“Just wrap, tie– and presto you’re dressed for the day!”
This pattern from the late 40s is a fun wrap style “house dress”. The back wraps cross center back with an angled opening. The neckline at front is adjustable by pulling a ribbon drawstring. The two backs are each cut from a large piece, shaped at the waist with darts. The front hip has a gathered pocket with a fun ruffle. The pocket top edge has a ribbon
through a casing, mirroring the top detailing. The “cap sleeves” are cut in
one with the bodice, so no sleeves to set! The back does tend to want to open, so if wearing outside the home, consider adding a slip or matching skirt underneath.

-SIZE-

This pattern has been multi-sized to included sizes 30"-42" bust.  Please see the listing images for size chart.
Please note sizes 40"-42" bust were originally not included so NO CUTTING CHARTS or YARDAGE are included for those sizes.  Test layout and yardage amount while making mock up.

- Difficulty -

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

- Yardage Requirements-
Please see images.  
Please note sizes 40"-42" bust were originally not included so NO CUTTING CHARTS or YARDAGE are included for those sizes.  Test layout and yardage amount while making mock up.

-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.  I found the most challenging part to be making a wide, bias neckline casing.  You will want to test this method in a mock up.

Also note- this tends to want to flay open when bending over, or in a wind. You probably will want to wear a slip or skirt underneath, or possibly tack the skirt to keep it from opening.  The fit is unchanged from the period original.

--HOW TO PRINT AND USE THIS E-PATTERN--

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

This pattern includes both A0 (wide format copyshop), and Print-At-Home files.

For print at home:
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. This pattern file is formatted to fit on both sizes of paper, and there will be varying thicknesses of white border, which will be cut off, according to pattern instructions. 

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. 

For A0:  There are 3 pages included.  You will only need to tape together one piece.  You can send away for printing in the USA from our other family business at Pattern Printing Company.

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.