1947 Dress with Cut-Outs D40-4185

D40-4185; 1947 Dress

12-piece pattern originally by Butterick, ‘The decorative detail on the bodice of this women’s one-piece dress adds a distinctive note.  Sleeves are in three lengths: short (note the curved lines), below-elbow, or long.  The skirt has soft fullness in front and a three-gore back'.

5/8" seams are given.

See this style featured in Threads Magazine Pattern Review, page 24 of issue #188 (Dec. '16/Jan. '17).

Sizes:

Size set A fits 14-18 (32" to 36" bust, 26" to 30" waist, 35" to 39" hip).

Size set B fits 20-42 (38" to 42" bust, 32" to 36" waist, 41" to 45" hip).

Size set C fits 44-48 (44" to 48" bust, 38" to 42" waist, 47" to 51" hip).