Size: 44" bust, 47-1/2" hips.
This pattern was published by The Simplicity Pattern
Company. It was originally described as "Women's Dress.
Slenderizing lines are the keynote of this dress. A
scalloped yoke is joined to blouse in an attractive outline.
Skirt has eight sections and flares softly. Style 1 features
three-quarter sleeves, gathered at top and lower edge. Style
2 has short sleeves, gathered at top and pleated at lower
edge." Detailed illustrated directions. Pattern dated
1939.
Suggested fabrics: Canton crepe, flat crepe, moss crepe,
crepe satin, printed silk, faille crepe, sheer wool, voile,
lawn, cottons, novelty silks, triple sheers, and spun
rayons. The colors were red, navy, laurel green, nuberry
wine, teal blue, black, henna rust and burgundy.
Materials required: Dress: 4-1/2 Yds. 36" fabric.
