Here is a great pattern for a lady’s playsuit or dress. Note the dropped shoulder yokes with gathers–a common feature in this time period.

This is a wonderful teen look. It reminds me a lot of Shirley Temple’s clothing from her teen films.

A teenager’s dress pattern, circa 1944. I love the cummerbund waist and the gathered shoulder yokes, reminiscent of my ladies’ 1940s “Swing” Dress Pattern. Note the option for a confirmation dress at the lower left-hand corner.

Another teen dress–this one with a bit of a "south-of-the-border" flavor to it.

Vogue Patterns brought out a “new” line of “Vintage Vogue” patterns in 1999–reprints from the archives that are absolutely fabulous. If you want to make your own, here is the place to go! Be sure to visit the Vogue Patterns Website to see more from this wonderful collection. (Images copyright Vogue Patterns 1999)