# 9041 - Afternoon Dress - PDF Download (circa 1943)

circa 1928

All Sizes Included:

32 - 54 Inch Bust

24 - 46 Inch Waist

35 - 57 Inch Hip

Prefer a full size print, mailed?  Find it here

This dress features an interesting center front skirt panel with tucks at the waistline. Soft gathering at the shoulder gives a delicate look.   

Three sleeve options are included - long, short and a short sleeve with a keyhole design. 

 Suggested Fabrics:  Cotton, Linen, Silk, Canton Crepe, Faille, Rayon, Chiffon

All of our patterns are replicated directly from the original source material of the period.  

This PDF contains files for printing and assembling at home, formatted in both USA letter size and European A4 size. AND a full size print version in A0 size, to take to a local copy shop. 

The download contains five individual files.   Print and review the READ ME document which will explain how to print and assemble the pattern.

A Note About Grading Vintage Patterns

 Grading from one size into a wider range of sizes is both a science and an art.   This is especially true with vintage patterns, that were often inaccurately manufactured, or previously used/altered by a past seamstress.

 Prior to grading, the digitized original size is checked to make sure that seam edges and notches match.  The grading process can (and often does) introduce some variables.  This can be especially true when expanding or shrinking more than three sizes from the original.  Such as from a 32 Bust to 42 Bust.  Or down from a 42 Bust to a 32 Bust. 

You may see some little peaks or valleys along curved edges like armholes or sleeve caps.   Just adjust your cutting to smooth out the curve where needed.  Shoulder seams and neck lines may widen or lengthen disproportionately – use the closest size to your measurements, and adjust accordingly. 

 Always sew a test garment to verify and alter fit before constructing the garment out of your final fabric.