Early 1940s Ladies Evening Jackets Downloads | Past Patterns 1680
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This Early 1940s Ladies Evening Jackets Downloads set includes 3 tailored 1941 styles in printable formats with detailed instructions and bust fit guide included.
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Early 1940s Ladies Evening Jackets Downloads | Past Patterns 1680
$9.50
This Early 1940s Ladies Evening Jackets Downloads set includes 3 tailored 1941 styles in printable formats with detailed instructions and bust fit guide included.
998 in stock
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
Early 1940s Ladies Evening Jackets Downloads
This digital reproduction of Butterick Pattern 1680 brings you a remarkable example of Early 1940s Ladies Evening Jackets Downloads. Originally published in September 1941, this pattern includes three distinct jacket designs inspired by Hollywood glamor and wartime fashion innovations. Each style reflects the early 1940s trend toward sharply structured shoulders, tailored waists, and dramatic silhouettes — ideal for recreating vintage eveningwear with historical accuracy.
What You Can Make
- View A: Oriental-style jacket with frog closures and deeper armhole
- View B: Classic tailored jacket with clean lines and traditional closure
- View C: Movie star-inspired design with a front zipper closure
These Early 1940s Ladies Evening Jackets Downloads are designed for a 1940s Size 20 (Bust 30"). The jackets are constructed from 15 pattern pieces with minimal 1/2" seam allowances and allow for shaping and fitting through bust, shoulder, and sleeve adjustments.
Historical Context
As World War II shifted fashion priorities, women’s eveningwear became more restrained but no less stylish. Evening jackets like these were commonly worn over gowns to extend wearability while adding polish. The three designs featured in this pattern reflect the practicality and elegance typical of Early 1940s Ladies Evening Jackets Downloads. Fabrics such as velveteen, satin, faille silk, or rayon crepe were favored, often enhanced with metallic threads or tinsel trim for nighttime shimmer.
Recommended Fabrics & Notions
- Velveteen, velvet, moire, flannel, satin, faille silk, pique, rayon crepe, linen
- Frog closures, zippers, spangles, tinsel thread
- Steam treatment recommended for pile fabrics like velvet
- Use caution when ironing metallics — Butterick advised minimal heat to prevent tarnishing
What's Included in the Download
- 36" Wide Format: Full pattern on large-format pages
- 8.5"x11" (Tiled): 60 pages for home printing
- A4 (Tiled): 55 pages for international printers
- A0 Format: 4 pages with one pattern piece split
- Instruction Booklet: 14 pages, provided in both 8.5"x11" and A4 sizes
The instruction set includes detailed written and illustrated directions, historical notes about the paper pattern industry of the 1940s, and our exclusive Past Patterns Guide to Editing Garments Due to Bust Size. Whether you’re a costumer, reenactor, or vintage fashion enthusiast, this PDF package provides everything you need to recreate these iconic evening looks.
Difficulty Level: 4/5 – Advanced
This pattern is best suited for advanced sewists due to its tailored construction, working with special fabrics, and detail-oriented finishing. The instructions are comprehensive, but experience with garment fitting and structured sewing is recommended. The difficulty score is based on:
- Use of specialty fabrics (velvet, satin, metallics)
- Multiple tailored variations
- Complex closures and shaping
Digital Format Benefits
Our Early 1940s Ladies Evening Jackets Downloads give you immediate access to a historically accurate pattern, professionally digitized for print-at-home or copy-shop use. All pattern pieces are clearly labeled and laid out with attention to preserving the authenticity of the original Butterick design.
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Sizing Information
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Why are both Trowsers and Trousers listed on site?
Over the last 200 years, much like the human body, our style of language has changed. For vintage patterns, we attempt to use the language of the day where possible.
Can you grade (edit) a Vintage Revival pattern for my size?
please contact us with the specific pattern number and the specifications you require. We have staff available for this for an additional fee.
What sizes do Past Patterns patterns come in?
Our patterns, with some exceptions, are manufactured in sizes 8 through 26 for women and sizes 34 through 54 for men. Most patterns are multi-sized. For a complete listing of measurements in inches see the size chart.
Do you have vintage patterns (manufactured prior to 1950) that you want to sell?
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Why is my pattern size different from my off the rack dress size?
We use the U. S. Board of Standard Measurements to size our patterns. The ready made clothing manufacturers have their own set of sizes developed from their own statistics. For a complete listing of measurements in inches see the size chart.
How are the patterns packaged?
We package our patterns in two forms: Bond Paper and Tissue. Except for the Tissue patterns, each is slipped into a reusable plastic sleeve. Many contain documentation in the form of Historical Notes or the printer ie., Butterick. Because the patterns are printed in house to order, they can take from three to seven days. Tissue patterns, which are printed out of house, are available to ship immediately.
What does a Corset Kit contain in addition to the Corset pattern?
In addition to the pattern, the kits contain everything you need to make the corset except the thread. The kits contain, according to their type, fabric and lining, stays, clasp or busk board, back lacing, tape for finishing the edges, trim lace, ribbon, leather, tin stock, waist tape, punch and setter, eyelets, marking pencils, cording, reed and a loop turner.
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What is the difference between a Past Patterns original pattern and a Vintage Revival pattern?
The Past Patterns originals were designed in house and based upon the research, disassembly and time of Saundra Ros Altman. These designs come from finds all over the United States reaching from San Diego, California to the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. She created the initial patterns, the sizing charts and the instruction content. Many of the these patterns are multi-sized or are available in various sizes. For the most part, these designs are done taking into account the modern human body's shape, height and weight. The Vintage Revival patterns are traces or copies of an old, mass produced pattern; the first mass produced patterns came out in the 1850s. For the most part, you get exactly what came in the original package; in some cases, Saundra has appended historical notes to the instructions. The Vintage Revivals patterns, being copies of the originals, generally only come in one size and are based upon the size and shape of the human body from the era the pattern came from.
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We utilize PW Studio for our designs. Isabelle Lott, a contributor over the years to Past Patterns, is the owner of the company and will be happy to answer an software related questions you have. Her software is available for licensing.
What measurements do I need to know to order a Corset Kit?
The bust and back length. The back length is measured from the prominent bone at the base of the neck to the natural waistline.
Where can I see the appropriate clothing fabrics for the 18th and 19th centuries?
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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