New to the Library - This replicated pattern is sized to fit a 36 inch bust / 39 inch hip.

This 1934 reproduction sewing pattern features a ladies one-piece dress with optional contrast yoke with button front and button cuff short sleeves. Pockets and front pleat are nice details on front skirt. Lined over coat has front patch pockets, straight collar, and slightly flared sleeve with interesting seam design at shoulders. SUGGESTED MATERIALS: Dress of Silk, Silk Crepe, Silk Shirting. Coat of Flannel, Tweed, or Heavy Linen or Cotton.

Dress:
~ 35 Inch Wide Material - Without Nap 3-7/8 Yards
~ 39 Inch Wide Material - Without Nap 3-5/8 Yards
~ 54 Inch Wide Material - Without Nap 2-5/8 Yards

Coat:
~ 35 Inch Wide Material - Without Nap 4-1/4 Yards
~ 39 Inch Wide Material - Without Nap 3-7/8 Yards
~ 54 Inch Wide Material - With or Without Nap 3 Yards

Lining:
~ 39 Inch Wide Material - Without Nap 2-5/8 Yards

Jennifer of the Sewing Room in Alameda made this coat in a gorgeous red wool (see photos #2 and #3). For construction details, check out her blog here: http://www.thesewingroomalameda.com/blog/2017/12/5/december-red-a-red-wool-1930s-ensemble. She also changed the pattern to make this as a skirt rather than a dress (photos #4 and #5) - her blog post can be fount here: http://www.thesewingroomalameda.com/blog/2018/12/9/sewing-a-1930s-blouse-hat-amp-skirt
What a talent!

This Simplicity pattern was originally created by Dec. 30, 1939 and has been re-digitized into it's current format. All content falls under the copyright Vintage Pattern Lending Library 2005, and as such, no portion of this pattern may be photocopied or reproduced by any means without written consent. Note the NRA logo on the front envelope dating this between 1933-35.

Our replicated historic patterns are the highest quality available. They are electronically digitized and printed on a high-quality graphics printer in two to three colors. Paper is a beautiful 18lb semi-transparent vellum for ease of pinning and cutting. They are NOT inferior hand drawn, photo-copied or blue-printed replications. Our reproduced patterns are printed on full size sheets - no need for taping multiple small pages, or re-sizing from a small diagram.

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Please note: This is NOT a finished garment and the original documentation and pattern are NOT included.

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