Size: 38" bust, 32" waist, 41" hips.
This pattern was published by The Simplicity Pattern
Company. It was originally described as "Misses' Blouse,
Shorts and Skirt. Blouse front and back gathered to shoulder
yoke. Bishop sleeves, or shot sleeves pleated at lower edge,
are darted in armhole. Patch pockets. Shorts pleated front
and back, finished at top with a belt. Skirt gathered around
top, opens down front. Belt opening in right end for left
end to slip through." Detailed illustrated directions.
Pattern dated 1940.
Suggested fabrics: Poplin, shantung, pique, linen,
novelty cottons, chambray, lengthwise stripped cottons,
rayon gabardine, surah, and flat crepe. The colors were
navy, nuberry wine, teal blue, black, red, laurel green, and
henna rust.
Materials required: 4-1/2 Yds. 36" fabric.