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A-Line 1940s Dress Pattern

A-Line 1940s Dress Pattern

Flattering day dresses from the mid-1940s. Note the details of the gathered shoulder seams and scallops on the dress on the left.

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1940s "Country Girl" Pattern

1940s "Country Girl" Pattern

The ruffled, casual look of the country girl–even down to the braids the model on the left is wearing! Note the yoke with gathers beneath — this style repeats over and over again in the 1940s.

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1940s Pattern with Casual/Dressy Options

1940s Pattern with Casual/Dressy Options

The dress on the right looks just right for an afternoon shopping. The one on the right has a more casual yet still “put-together” look.

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1948 "New Look" Dress Pattern

1948 "New Look" Dress Pattern

It is easy to see the beginnings of 1950s “New Look” styling in this 1948 pattern by McCall’s. The skirts are fuller, and the focus is on the waist. This is especially noticeable on the dress with the diagonal stripes emphasizing the hourglass shape.

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1940s Tailored Women’s Suit Pattern

1940s Tailored Women’s Suit Pattern

These suits are beautifully tailored and very appropriate for Fall and Winter wear.

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1940s Two-Option Dress Pattern

1940s Two-Option Dress Pattern

The dress on the right would be appropriate to wear to an afternoon party or daytime wedding. The one on the left is suited for shopping or a town outing.

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1940s Day Dress Pattern with Squared Yoke

1940s Day Dress Pattern with Squared Yoke

Smart dresses for day wear. Note the top-stitched shoulder yoke–a common style in this period.

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1940s Tailored Blazer with Pleated Skirt Pattern

1940s Tailored Blazer with Pleated Skirt Pattern

I especially like the short-sleeved version of this 1940s suit.

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1940s Dress Pattern with Ruched Hip Pockets

1940s Dress Pattern with Ruched Hip Pockets

These pretty dresses feature interesting ruched pocket detailing.

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1940s Pattern for Tailored Sailor-Theme Suit Dresses

1940s Pattern for Tailored Sailor-Theme Suit Dresses

Two cute variations on the sailor theme! These are from the mid-to-late 1940s.

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