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Still sealed vintage 1940s/1930s pattern for a bolero and dress- Blackmore 7078

Still sealed vintage 1940s/1930s pattern for a bolero and dress- Blackmore 7078

Description

....Who should be coming the other way across the street but her archrival, Sally Lou Perkins? Betty feigned surprise and manoeuvred her new It bag a little higher so Sally couldn't miss its gleaming gilt monogram. She noted her shoulders were fuller than Sally's too. Chalk up two points to her.......

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Still sealed late 1930s/early 1940s pattern by Blackmore for a natty little bolero and dress.

Short bolero jacket has long sleeves and fullness in the shoulder. Short sleeve dress has waist yoke extending into sash that ties at the back and shaped neckline.

Although this is a beautiful pattern, I'd recommend it for sewers who have some sewing experience (especially working with vintage patterns). This is because there is no technical line drawing/schematic and because the only instructions provided in Blackmore patterns are the text on the back of the packet (see photos).

NOTE: This pattern states "allow half-an-inch extra for turning on all seams- no turning are included on the pattern". Basically, this means that there is no seam allowance included.

DATE:
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Pattern is not dated, but is from the late 1930s/early 1940s. The envelope carries the wartime "Professional dressmakers, making garments for sale are reminded that they must comply with the making of Civilian clothing (Restriction) orders" as rationing was in place for the Second World War.

SIZE:
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Medium: 36" bust. (Note that seam allowance is not included in the pattern pieces- see our note above.)

CONDITION:
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This pattern packet is still sealed shut and has never been opened! The envelope has some wear and rumpling, but is otherwise in reasonably good condition for its age.
(Pattern pieces from Blackmore patterns of this period are pre-cut to size and unprinted.)

Added on Sep 08, 2009