1940s shirtwaist dress

I had intended to post a different dress today, but in view of how much I love my brand new shirtdress, I moved it up to the front of the schedule. Today's post is actually similar to last week's, because the pattern I used is not a vintage reproduction. (shocking, right?) I was perusing our pattern stash last week, unsure what to make, so I decided to take a peek in the box of non-vintage patterns. I thought that maybe, just maybe there would be something in there that I could redeem. I…

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Ever since the stock market crash of 1929 and the severe economic depression that followed for most of the 1930s, fashion had been an escape. Looking to the movies, women and men escaped their difficult daily lives and imagined a carefree and very glamorous life in Hollywood. Fashion followed movie stars' apparel both on and

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The purse and hat were the two biggest 1940s accessories a woman wore, but they were not the only way to dress up an outfit. Most women wore a belt with their dress, suit, or skirt. They were necessary, but not emphasized until the late 1940s. Gloves had more style, being worn whenever a woman

I’m back after another week’s sewing! Without further ado, here’s what I’ve been up to: Monday 8th April Baba Tweedie was extremely obliging today as he slept for about 40 …

Sz 40; Mailorder 9249; Women's Shirtwaist Dress

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May I present the newest addition to my ever expanding dress collection: Sew Over It Vintage Shirtdress! This turned out so nice!

1940's

McCall 6455; ©1946; Ladies' & Misses' Dress. Cap sleeve shirtwaist dress buttons to waist. Small V collar with or without bow accent. Bodice is joined to yoke with gathers. Skirt is fitted at waist, dropping to pleats for fullness. Featured in McCall Style News, April 1946 [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]

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