E4185; 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.

E-Patterns should (but are not guaranteed to) save you from shipping costs and shipping time.
This E-Pattern will print on sheets of Letter or A4-size paper. Full instructions are in this download to help you do everything you need on your home printer, if you wish.

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).