E-Pattern- Dahlia- 1940s Gathered Blouse- 30"-46" Bust overcoat

E-Pattern- Dahlia- 1940s Gathered Blouse- 30"-46" Bust overcoatWearing History #R107 Dahlia 1940s Gathered BlouseIntermediate Sewing Skill RecommendedThis listing is for an E Pattern to print yourself at home on your home printer's USA letter and A4 sized paper. Now also includes A0 size to send away to be printed at a print shop. DESCRIPTION These extremely elegant blouses from circa 1940 are suitable for looks from 1938 1941, until fabric rationing was in place for World War II. These blouses can transition

or square neck

You can read the sewing instructions on your computer to reduce paper use

If planning to wear over a skirt allow more ease

These shorts hit at the natural waistline (not low rise- "high waist" by modern standards)

LoopTurner

Original 3/8" seam allowance and 3/8" hem allowance is included

THIS PATTERN WAS BASED ON A SIZE 32" BUST PATTERN

You can find the files under your Etsy transactions in your account

**Add on- NEW cutting chart for interfacing

This subtly western-inspired skirt and blouse duo from the first part of the 1940s is perfect as a wardrobe basic

but full size is also included

One size only