Early 1930s Dress with Long Flared Skirt Downloads | Past Patterns 5608
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Instant digital download of authentic Early 1930s Dress with Long Flared Skirt Downloads (#5608) with Bertha ruffle. Includes multiple print formats (A0, A4, 8.5×11, 36″) for 34″ Bust.
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Early 1930s Dress with Long Flared Skirt Downloads | Past Patterns 5608
$13.00
Instant digital download of authentic Early 1930s Dress with Long Flared Skirt Downloads (#5608) with Bertha ruffle. Includes multiple print formats (A0, A4, 8.5×11, 36″) for 34″ Bust.
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
Authentic Early 1930s Dress with Long Flared Skirt Downloads
This exquisite Early 1930s Dress with Long Flared Skirt Downloads package gives you instant access to Pattern #5608, originally published by The Pictorial Pattern Company in 1931. These Early 1930s Dress with Long Flared Skirt Downloads capture the essence of Depression-era elegance with distinctive silhouette and refined details, offering modern seamstresses the convenience of printable pattern pieces in multiple formats.
Historical Significance of these Early 1930s Dress with Long Flared Skirt Downloads
On the original packaging, this garment was described as a "Ladies' and Misses' Dress with tucked long skirt giving flared effect. Fitted bodice with Bertha ruffle or short sleeve. Scalloped tie collar and removable belt." These characteristic elements create the quintessential silhouette of early 1930s women's fashion that you can now recreate at home with our Early 1930s Dress with Long Flared Skirt Downloads.
Pattern 5608 was advertised in the June 29, 1931 issue of The News Journal from Wilmington, Delaware. The original advertisement eloquently described it as "The Pretty Frock Returns," noting there is "just a suggestion of quaintness about this frock, just the right amount to allow us to describe its appealing softness, for otherwise it is modern and smart." Our Early 1930s Dress with Long Flared Skirt Downloads feature distinctly different lines—fullness from tucking, fitted lines from darts in the bodice, and chic details from its silhouette and scalloped finishing at sleeves and neck.
Design Features of the Early 1930s Dress with Long Flared Skirt Downloads
Two beautiful variations can be created from these Early 1930s Dress with Long Flared Skirt Downloads, both featuring the elegant Bertha ruffle that was characteristic of this transitional period in fashion history.
This pattern was designed to fit the Size and shape of an early 1930s woman with 34" Bust and 37" Hips. This is the only Size included in these Early 1930s Dress with Long Flared Skirt Downloads. For resizing information, see our comprehensive guide at Resizing Vintage Patterns.
Pattern Specifications
- 10 complete pattern pieces included in the Early 1930s Dress with Long Flared Skirt Downloads
- 3/8" seam allowance throughout
- Requires 5 yards of 36" wide fabric
Digital Package Contents
Your instant download includes high-quality PDF files containing:
- Complete pattern pieces in four printable formats: A0 (large format), A4 (standard international), 8.5x11" (US letter), and 36" wide format
- Digital reproduction of the original envelope with authentic artwork
- Sizing chart and material requirement charts
- Historical notes on the paper pattern industry
- The Pictograf - an extensive illustrated set of directions for construction
- Past Patterns Guide to Editing and Modifying patterns Due to Bust Size
Printing Instructions
This digital pattern package offers maximum flexibility for home printing:
- A0 Format: Take to a print shop for a single large-format sheet - ideal for accuracy
- A4/Letter Size: Print at home on standard paper - includes assembly diagram for taping pages together
- 36" Format: Compatible with wide-format printers for authentic vintage sizing
All formats include clear match points and assembly instructions to ensure perfect alignment when printing multi-page versions.
Digital Benefits
Choosing the Early 1930s Dress with Long Flared Skirt Downloads provides several advantages:
- Immediate access - start your project today without waiting for shipping
- Multiple printing options to suit your available resources
- Unlimited reprints if pieces become damaged or worn
- Convenient digital storage - never lose your pattern
- No shipping costs or delivery delays
- Environmentally friendly digital delivery
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Sizing Information
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You can see 1740 through 1940 fabrics in a book titled "Textile Designs" by Susan Meller and Joost Elffers. The subtitle states, "Two Hundred Years of European and American Patterns for Printed Fabric by Motif, Style, Color, Layout and Period and 1,823 Illustration in Color." What they don't say is that 90% of the swatches pictured are life size. The ISBN is 0-8109-3853-7. A second book is Wearable Prints, 1740-1860, History, Materials, and Mechanics by Susan W. Greene. The ISBN is 978-1-60635-124-6. Great books! Order it from your local library that has interlibrary loan capability if you cannot afford the price. There are now many sources for appropriate fabric through the Internet.
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