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1938 Dress Pattern

1938 Dress Pattern

This is a sharp-looking pattern from 1938. Note the long, slimming lines and the slight emphasis given the bustline by the gathers underneath.

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Hand-tinted 1930s Party Dress Photo

Hand-tinted 1930s Party Dress Photo

This is a beautiful hand-colored photograph of a young woman dressed up for a special occasion (wedding? dance? tea?). The overdress looks like organdy or silk georgette, and her sleeves flutter in the breeze. Her ornament of choice is a big bunch of flowers pinned at the waist. This is probably from the early 1930s, [...]

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1930s Tucked Bodice Dress

1930s Tucked Bodice Dress

A slim afternoon dress with tucked bodice and stitched-down pleats.

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1930s Ruffled Dress Pattern II

1930s Ruffled Dress Pattern II

For some reason, I think of a Frank Capra heroine when I look at this pattern. It looks just like one of his “office” gals from “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” or another great 1930s film.

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Double-breasted Late 1930s Dress Pattern

Double-breasted Late 1930s Dress Pattern

A wonderful double-breasted everyday dress from the late 1930s. Very crisply tailored.

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1930s Pattern for Vests and Dickies

1930s Pattern for Vests and Dickies

A set of vests and dickies from the early to mid-1930s. These are so very chic–I picture Ginger Rogers when she’s not on the dance floor.

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1930s Everyday Dress Pattern

1930s Everyday Dress Pattern

Chic and sleek 1930′s pattern for an everyday dress. Would be lovely in flowing rayon or challis–or crisply elegant in lined organdy or silk organza.

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1930s Skirt Pattern

1930s Skirt Pattern

A pair of slim 1930′s skirts.

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1930s Day Dress Pattern

1930s Day Dress Pattern

Totally glamorous 1930′s day dresses. I love the details on the cuffs at right and the flutter sleeves on the left. Scrumptious!

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1930s Ruffled Evening Dress Pattern

1930s Ruffled Evening Dress Pattern

This evening gown would be stunning in a floaty, filmy chiffon or silk georgette.

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