Retro-1940s "Swing" Style Blouse
My Romantic Blouse Pattern also works for the "Swing" Era (1940s-1950s) with its cuffed short-sleeve option!
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1940s "Swing" Dress Pattern
Here is my 1940s “Swing” Dress Pattern, inspired by an original Hollywood design, circa 1942. The design comes from the WWII days of fabric rationing, which meant narrower skirts and more tailored lines. If you like "Peggy Carter" style, this is the pattern for you!
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1938 Fall/Winter Chicago Mail Order eCatalog
This 100-page 1938 catalog eBook is chock-full of goodies, including ladies’ dresses, outerwear, undergarments, men’s and children’s clothing, gloves, hats, shoes, children’s toys, numerous items for the home, and much more!
1938 Dressmaking eBook
This fantastic 1938 dressmaking book contains hundreds of illustrated steps to help you become a proficient seamstress. Included are directions for altering patterns, making changes to the fit of a garment, matching plaids and prints, pleating, and much, much more.
1943 Bellas Hess Clothing eCatalog
This is a marvelous 116-page catalog from a 1943 mail-order company. Over half the pages are in full color and include clothing for men, women, and children, shoes, hats, and a few household items as well.