Early 1940s Two-Piece Suit Dress Downloads | Past Patterns 9013
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Early 1940s Two-Piece Suit Dress Downloads featuring a fitted blouse, paneled skirt, and multiple sleeve options in Bust 30″.
Skill Level: 3/5
Intermediate due to blouse shaping, collar construction, sleeve setting, buttonholes, and paneled skirt assembly.
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Early 1940s Two-Piece Suit Dress Downloads | Past Patterns 9013
$10.00
Early 1940s Two-Piece Suit Dress Downloads featuring a fitted blouse, paneled skirt, and multiple sleeve options in Bust 30″.
Skill Level: 3/5
Intermediate due to blouse shaping, collar construction, sleeve setting, buttonholes, and paneled skirt assembly.
999 in stock
Get Free Shipping
On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
Early 1940s Two-Piece Suit Dress Downloads
This Early 1940s Two-Piece Suit Dress sewing pattern was originally published by The Marian Martin Pattern Company. Past Patterns 9013 is now available as a digital download, allowing you to recreate a refined wartime-era ensemble that combines the tailored appearance of a suit with the practicality of a dress.
The Early 1940s Two-Piece Suit Dress Downloads feature a fitted blouse with shaping slashes at the front waist, paired with a paneled skirt designed to create a slim, flattering hipline. The extended shoulder line—characteristic of early 1940s fashion—adds structure and balance, resulting in a polished silhouette suitable for both daywear and professional settings.
This design reflects the popularity of the “suit-dress” during the early 1940s, when garments were expected to be economical, versatile, and well-tailored. The combination of blouse and skirt provides a coordinated look while maintaining flexibility in styling.
Design Features of the Early 1940s Two-Piece Suit Dress Downloads
- Fitted blouse with front shaping slashes for a defined waist
- Panneled skirt creating a slim, elongated silhouette
- Extended shoulder seam typical of early 1940s fashion
- Optional sleeve variations: short sleeve or long/three-quarter sleeve
- Optional contrast collar for additional styling variation
- Coordinated blouse and skirt for authentic “suit-dress” appearance
Pattern Details
- Past Patterns 9013
- Early 1940s Two-Piece Suit Dress Downloads
- Originally published by Marian Martin
- Includes 11 pattern pieces
- Designed for Bust 30", Waist 26", Hips 33" (Size 12)
- 1/2" seam allowances included
Digital Pattern Formats Included
- 36" wide format: 2 pages (no split pieces)
- A0 format: 2 pages (no split pieces)
- 8.5"x11" (tiled): 35 pattern pages + 10 instruction pages
- A4 (tiled): 35 pattern pages + 10 instruction pages
The 36" wide and A0 formats are ideal for print shops or projector sewing setups, while the tiled formats allow for home printing.
For guidance on using projector-compatible files, please see our projector sewing help page for tips on setup and calibration.
What Is Included
This Early 1940s Two-Piece Suit Dress Downloads package includes the full pattern set in multiple digital formats along with the illustrated instruction booklet. The instructions guide you through blouse construction, collar application, sleeve variations, skirt assembly, placket finishing, belt construction, and final garment finishing.
Original cutting layouts and fabric guides are included to help you efficiently plan your fabric usage.
Fabric and Yardage Requirements
The original yardage requirement for this Early 1940s Two-Piece Suit Dress Downloads pattern is approximately 4-1/8 yards of 36" wide fabric. Alternate yardage layouts are provided in the instructions for different sleeve options and fabric widths.
Recommended fabrics include rayon crepe, alpaca-type crepe, French crepe, novelty wool, and similar dress-weight materials. Period-appropriate colors include navy, forest green, brown, muted blues, and deep reds.
Construction Overview
This Early 1940s Two-Piece Suit Dress Downloads pattern reflects classic wartime construction techniques. The blouse incorporates dart shaping and gathered sections, while the collar is applied using traditional facing methods. Sleeves are set with easing to achieve the correct period silhouette, and the paneled skirt is assembled to maintain smooth lines through the hips.
Additional period details include bound buttonholes, placket construction, and belt finishing, all clearly illustrated in the instruction booklet.
Skill Level: 3/5
This pattern is best suited to an intermediate sewist. The rating is based on blouse fitting techniques, collar construction, sleeve insertion, buttonhole finishing, and multi-panel skirt assembly. Sewists familiar with garment construction and vintage instruction styles will find this pattern approachable and rewarding.
Download Information
This is a digital product. After purchase, your files will be prepared and made available for download. Files are reviewed prior to release to ensure quality and completeness.
Looking for the printed version? View it here: Early 1940s Two-Piece Suit Dress Sewing Pattern.
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Sizing Information
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