Early 1940s Evening Dress Sewing Pattern bust 32 b32 Simplicity Pattern Co reproduction
$27.00
Dated 1940
Size: 32″ bust, 35″ hips
Pattern features two Styles of the Simplicity Evening Dress
There are 11 pattern pieces in this set
3/4″ seam allowances on underarm of blouse, sleeve and yoke. 1/2″ on all other edges.
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Early 1940s Evening Dress Sewing Pattern bust 32 b32 Simplicity Pattern Co reproduction
$27.00
Dated 1940
Size: 32″ bust, 35″ hips
Pattern features two Styles of the Simplicity Evening Dress
There are 11 pattern pieces in this set
3/4″ seam allowances on underarm of blouse, sleeve and yoke. 1/2″ on all other edges.
Get Free Shipping
On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
This Early 1940s Evening Dress sewing pattern was originally published by the Simplicity Pattern Company
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This pattern is dated 1940.
On the original packaging, the garment was described as a “Misses' Evening Dress. Eight-gored skirt for both Style 1 and 2. Style 1 skirt is trimmed with lace edging or novelty frilling, skirt and blouse are gathered to yoke at waistline. Square neck is gathered across front, back is round. The neckline edge is bound and has two rows of frilling and ribbon bows. Short sleeves, gathered in armhole and at bound lower edge. Style 2 short sleeves gathered into armhole and at dart seams.”
Per June 2024 query, ChatGPT says, "The Simplicity Pattern Company is a well-known American company that specializes in producing sewing patterns for clothing, crafts, and home decorating. Founded in 1927 by James J. Shapiro, the company aimed to provide accessible and easy-to-use patterns for home sewers of all skill levels."
About a similar dress, ChatGPT informs us, "A Misses' evening dress from the early 1940s typically featured a silhouette that emphasized the waist and accentuated the curves. The eight-gored skirt would have provided a flattering fit and a graceful flow. These dresses often incorporated elements such as sweetheart necklines, fitted bodices, and sometimes decorative details like ruching or draping."
2 variations of the Dress are provided with this package.
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This Dress pattern was originally developed for the size and shape of an early 1940s woman with 32” bust and 35” hips. This is the only size we offer for this pattern.
For resizing information, see https://pastpatterns.com/resizing-vintage-patterns/
There are 11 pattern pieces in this set
3/4" seam allowances on underarm of blouse, sleeve and yoke. 1/2" on all other edges.
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Materials Required
11 Yds of 36” Wide fabric
On the packaging, fabric suggestions include, "Dimity, batiste, starched chiffon, organdy, taffeta, eyelet batiste or plaid organza."
Another query to ChatGPT, offered,
"In the early 1940s, Misses' evening dresses with eight-gored skirts often featured colors that reflected the fashion trends and preferences of the time. Some of the popular colors for evening dresses during this period included:
Jewel Tones: Deep, rich colors like emerald green, sapphire blue, ruby red, and amethyst purple were favored for evening wear, adding a sense of luxury and sophistication.
Dark Neutrals: Shades such as navy blue, charcoal gray, and black were also commonly used for evening dresses, offering a timeless and elegant look.
Pastels: Soft pastel hues like blush pink, powder blue, and mint green were occasionally seen, particularly for spring or summer events, adding a touch of femininity and freshness to evening attire.
Metallics: Gold, silver, and bronze were popular metallic shades used for embellishments or as accent colors, adding glamour and sparkle to evening dresses."
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The package has a copy of the original art on the front cover. On the back cover is a sizing chart, a material requirements charts for each variation, suggested fabrics and notions and a pattern diagram. Inside the booklet is more artwork of the completed garment, the Simplicity Primer, which was Simplicty form of instructions featuring step-by-step written notes and extensive illustrations for each step; this covers 7 pages. We added historical notes on the paper pattern industry and Simplicity’s place in it during the 1940s here. We also include our Guide to Editing Garments Due to Bust Size . The patterns are on 2 36" wide sheets and are hand-drawn, emulating the originals.
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Our patterns are printed on 20 lb. white paper and packaged in a reusable plastic. We always attempt to offer the most reasonable shipping rates for domestic and international orders. Multi item purchases are automatically adjusted for combined shipping.
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Additional information
| Weight | 11 oz |
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| Dimensions | 13 × 10 × 3 in |
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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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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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