Slim 1930s Day Dress Pattern

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Slim 1930s day dress pattern by Butterick.

Slim 1930s day dress pattern by Butterick.

This Butterick pattern is for a slim 1930s day dress pattern. The long lines emphasize height, but the fairly straight silhouette is softened by the puffed sleeves and wonderful lace or ruffled collar. I especially like the elbow-length sleeves gathered just above the elbow.