Late 1920s House Dress Downloads – Complete Historical Design PDF | Size 40 Bust | Past Patterns 0159
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Digital Late 1920s House Dress pattern files for immediate download. Multiple print formats (A0, A4, 8.5×11″, 36″). Size 40 bust. Complete historical documentation.
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Late 1920s House Dress Downloads – Complete Historical Design PDF | Size 40 Bust | Past Patterns 0159
$9.00
Digital Late 1920s House Dress pattern files for immediate download. Multiple print formats (A0, A4, 8.5×11″, 36″). Size 40 bust. Complete historical documentation.
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
Meticulously Documented Late 1920s House Dress Downloads
These Late 1920s House Dress downloads provide immediate access to a carefully documented reproduction from The Simplicity Pattern Company, originally marketed as "The Only All-in-One PATTERN." Our digital format delivers this exceptional historical design directly to your device, allowing you to start your sewing project within minutes of purchase.
Historical Context of the Late 1920s House Dress Downloads
The digital Late 1920s House Dress downloads represent a fascinating period of transition in women's fashion. The late 1920s saw women's roles expanding beyond traditional boundaries, creating demand for practical yet stylish garments. These downloadable pattern files capture this pivotal moment when comfort and utility became essential aspects of women's daily wear.
Founded in December 1927, Simplicity Pattern Company revolutionized home sewing by offering affordable patterns at just $0.15 each—remarkable affordability just before the economic challenges of the Great Depression. According to Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, companies like Simplicity were instrumental in democratizing fashion by making current styles accessible to home sewists regardless of economic status.
Our Late 1920s House Dress downloads preserve this democratic approach to fashion, now updated for the digital age. Each file is optimized for modern printing technology while maintaining the historical integrity of the original design. As noted by The Museum at FIT's fashion history database, house dresses of this period reflected the cultural shift toward practical garments that acknowledged women's increasingly active lifestyles.
Digital Features of Our Late 1920s House Dress Downloads
These Late 1920s House Dress downloads offer significant advantages over traditional paper patterns:
- Immediate access—begin your project within minutes of purchase
- Multiple printing formats including A0, A4, US Letter (8.5×11"), and 36" wide formats
- Print only the sizes you need, reducing paper waste
- Create unlimited reprints if pieces become damaged or worn
- Convenient digital storage—no physical space required
- No shipping costs or delivery delays
- Eco-friendly option that reduces carbon footprint
Our downloadable Late 1920s House Dress files are meticulously digitized from original source materials, preserving the distinctive characteristics of this transitional period in fashion history. The digital format allows for perfect scaling and easy modifications to accommodate modern body proportions while maintaining period-correct styling.
Technical Specifications of the Late 1920s House Dress Downloads
The Late 1920s House Dress downloads package includes:
- High-resolution PDF files optimized for various paper sizes
- Total download size: approximately 15MB
- Print layout options:
- A0 format for professional printing (1 sheet)
- A4 format for home printing (20 sheets)
- US Letter 8.5×11" format (20 sheets)
- 36" wide format for wide-format printers (1 sheet)
- Digital reproduction of the original 1920s pattern cover
- Comprehensive historical documentation
- Detailed construction instructions following original techniques
- Complete pattern pieces for a 40" (102cm) bust measurement
Printing Instructions for Late 1920s House Dress Downloads
Our Late 1920s House Dress downloads are designed for easy printing across multiple formats:
A0 Format: Take the A0 PDF to a local print shop or copy center that offers large-format printing services. Request printing at 100% scale on standard paper. Many copy centers can print these files for $5-10 per sheet.
A4/US Letter Format: Print at home using the "Actual Size" setting (not "Fit to Page"). The files include a test square to verify proper scaling. After printing, assemble the pages following the numbered guide, matching registration marks for perfect alignment.
36" Wide Format: For those with access to architectural or wide-format printers, this option provides a single-sheet experience similar to traditional commercial patterns while maintaining the convenience of digital files.
According to The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, the precision of original 1920s patterns is one of their most distinctive features. Our Late 1920s House Dress downloads retain this precision while adding the flexibility of digital customization.
Design Features of the Late 1920s House Dress Downloads
The downloadable Late 1920s House Dress pattern captures essential design elements from this historical period:
- Simple silhouette with the characteristic 1920s drop waist
- Practical kimono sleeves that eliminate complicated sleeve insertion
- Feminine collar with decorative bow detail
- Functional pocket placement optimized for domestic activities
- Standard 1/2" seam allowance throughout
- Detailed construction techniques authentic to the period
Research from The Library of Congress women's history collections indicates that practical clothing designs like this house dress directly reflected the changing social expectations for women during this transformative decade.
Fabric Recommendations for Late 1920s House Dress Downloads
For historically accurate results when using these Late 1920s House Dress downloads, we recommend:
- Gingham or percale in period-appropriate colors
- Recommended color palette: blue, grey, tan, lavender
- Pattern options: blue-plaid, pink-plaid, pink-check, blue-check, or black-and-white-check
- Material requirements:
- Dress: 2-3/4 yards of 36" wide fabric
- Trim: 1 yard of 36" wide fabric
The digital format of these Late 1920s House Dress downloads allows you to calculate exact fabric requirements based on your selected fabric width, potentially reducing waste and cost compared to traditional pattern formats.
Whether you're a costume historian, vintage fashion enthusiast, or looking to create period-correct garments, these Late 1920s House Dress downloads provide everything needed to recreate this functional yet stylish historical design with the added convenience of digital delivery.
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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.
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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.
Where can I find antique patterns to purchase?
On the Internet try: "Patterns from the Past."
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