1950s halter dress PRINTED PATTERN- Early 1950s Halter Dress & Bolero Pattern- Size 36" B –  Wearing History
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1950s halter dress

1950s halter dress PRINTED PATTERN- Early 1950s Halter Dress & Bolero Pattern- Size 36" B – Wearing History

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1950s halter dress PRINTED PATTERN- Early 1950s Halter Dress & Bolero Pattern- Size 36" B – Wearing HistoryWearing History #R125This is for PRINTED PATTERN Mailed to you. E Pattern download is available in a separate listing in my store. This lovely dress from the early 1950s features an empire waist finished at top with a bias band. The halter shoulder slips on over the head with no closure. The A Line skirt fits at the natural waist is pleated in front and smooth at the back. The dress can be made with contrasting upper front bodice. The dress fastens at

Wearing History #R125

This is for PRINTED PATTERN- Mailed to you. E-Pattern download is available in a separate listing in my store.

This lovely dress from the early 1950s features an empire waist finished at top with a bias band. The halter shoulder slips on over the head with no closure. The A-Line skirt fits at the natural waist is pleated in front and smooth at the back. The dress can be made with contrasting upper front bodice. The dress fastens at the side with a zipper. The bolero jacket hits at the waist and has a lovely scalloped bottom and turn back cuffs. The bolero has a rounded collar and buttons up the front. This pattern is in Misses Size. Junior, Plus Size, & Petites may require alterations.

Photos graciously supplied by Gorgeously Vintage (https://www.facebook.com/gorgeouslyvintage/) , who made her dress from this pattern.

 

SIZE

This pattern is available in one size only.  Bust 36", waist 30", hip 39"

 

- Difficulty -

Intermediate difficulty.  Instructions are original to the time period and are somewhat minimal

 

-Size Information and Yardage Requirements-

 

For fabrics, we suggest a nice, crisp mid-weight cotton (such as quilting lengths). This also would be lovely in a linen, or even a velveteen for more formal occasions. It can also be made in a rayon challis for a cool summer dress. Don’t forget your interfacing and four buttons for the bolero! For the dress you will need one 9” zipper.

 

 

 

-Additional Notes-

Because this was based on a period original, a mock up is HIGHLY SUGGESTED.  Test construction and fit on your unique figure before cutting into your fashion fabric.

 

About Wearing History Resto-Vival™ Patterns

 

Resto-Vival™ Patterns are original historic patterns that have been restored and revived.  Original patterns are usually available only in single sizes, precut from tissue paper and totally unprinted, with details like grainlines and darts indicated only by small perforations.  Resto-Vival™ patterns are printed on sturdy bond paper instead of tissue and clearly marked with drawn and labeled markings.  These markings aid the modern sewer in understanding the markings of the original pattern and the construction of the garment.  Resto-Vival™ patterns follow the period shapes of the original patterns, maintaining the historical accuracy of the completed garment.  Original period instructions are included. These instructions are text only (unless otherwise noted) and fairly minimal, especially compared to instructions for modern patterns.  At least an intermediate knowledge of dressmaking and a good familiarity with pattern construction is suggested.  You may choose to have a modern or period sewing book handy to help with basic construction methods that the pattern instructions do not cover in detail.  Also, fitting a muslin mockup is strongly recommended, as all garments were meant to be worn over period foundation garments or corsetry.
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