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PRINTED PATTERN- Mid 1930s Dress & Cape Pattern- Bust 30-44"- "Promenade Deck"

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Wearing History #R150- "Promenade Deck", a mid 1930s dress with long or short sleeves and capelet.

**ADVANCED DIFFICULTY** For adventurous makers who like to experiment with vintage fit and construction.

PRINTED PATTERN- Mailed to you!

Based on a rare period original from the mid 1930s, this Wearing History pattern is based on an original in size 34” bust and has been graded to include sizes 30”-44” bust all in the same packet. This pattern is for a lovely dress and cape set. The dress can be made with long sleeves, or with short sleeves with cuffs. The skirt has a sewn tucks at the front and back, which release into a pleat. The cape buttons behind the wide revers of the dress.

This pattern includes sizes 30"-44" bust all in the same packet. Size 30" and 44" bust were not originally made in this sewing pattern and are modern additions. This pattern includes the original period instructions, which are fairly minimal, with some additional text clarification in italics below the period sewing instruction steps. A few illustrations are included, but not as many as modern sewing patterns include.

FOR SIZE CHART- Please see photos. Sizes 30"-44" bust are included. Hips fit closely on this dress.

- Difficulty -

ADVANCED DIFFICULTY
Instructions are original to the time period and are somewhat minimal. It is best to have a sewing book handy to help with more tricky construction bits. This pattern includes several tricky construction details, including bound buttonholes, raglan sleeves, a black bodice pleat, a shawl collar, tapered seam allowance to a clipped dot at the collar, an unusual open front bodice construction which closes with hidden buttons and loops, release tucks at the front and back skirt, and almost no instruction for fastenings (it's best to know how to set a zipper or sew a skirt placket). All of these make a beautifully period authentic ensemble, but can be tricky for modern sewists to attempt. Previous knowledge or an adventurous sewing spirit recommended!

Yardage Requirements-
Please see yardage chart in product images. Yardages have not been tested and cutting charts are not available for any sizes other than 34" bust. TEST YARDAGE WHILE MAKING A MOCKUP.
It is recommended to purchase MORE fabric than indicated below, to allow for shrinkage, pattern matching, etc. No cutting charts are included other than for size 34" bust.

-Additional Notes-

Because this was based on a period original, a mock up is HIGHLY SUGGESTED. Test construction and fit on your unique figure before cutting into your fashion fabric.


About Wearing History Resto-Vival™ Patterns

Resto-Vival™ Patterns are original historic patterns that have been restored and revived. Original patterns are usually available only in single sizes, precut from tissue paper and totally unprinted, with details like grainlines and darts indicated only by small perforations. Resto-Vival™ patterns are printed on sturdy bond paper instead of tissue and clearly marked with drawn and labeled markings. These markings aid the modern sewer in understanding the markings of the original pattern and the construction of the garment. Resto-Vival™ patterns follow the period shapes of the original patterns, maintaining the historical accuracy of the completed garment. Original period instructions are included. These instructions are text only (unless otherwise noted) and fairly minimal, especially compared to instructions for modern patterns. At least an intermediate knowledge of dressmaking and a good familiarity with pattern construction is suggested. You may choose to have a modern or period sewing book handy to help with basic construction methods that the pattern instructions do not cover in detail. Also, fitting a muslin mockup is strongly recommended, as all garments were meant to be worn over period foundation garments or corsetry.
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All of our patterns are carefully researched and based on either public domain materials or our own creations. Lauren applies her decades worth of practical application of historical fashion and technical skills when making these patterns, and often supplies watch points for making. External helps are available on Wearing History on YouTube and on Wearing History Blog to help you learn to sew history.