PDF SEWING PATTERN | 235 Sporty Forties' Dress | Folkwear
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PDF SEWING PATTERN | 235 Sporty Forties' Dress | Folkwear
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: Women's XS–3XL
Language: English Only
Views Included: View A – Short Sleeve | View B – Long Sleeve
Era: 1940s
The 235 Sporty Forties' Dress by Folkwear is a classic 1940s shirtwaist dress inspired by the practical yet polished fashions of the wartime era. Clean lines, economical fabric use and tailored details create a timeless silhouette that works beautifully in both historical and contemporary wardrobes.
The dress buttons from the bodice all the way down to the just-below-the-knee hem. The bodice features soft pleats extending from the shoulder seams into the waistband, while the skirt has knife pleats at the front for ease of movement. Two breast pockets complete the classic shirtwaist design.
View A features short sleeves with pleated shoulder detailing, while View B features long sleeves with the same shoulder pleat detail.
The pattern also includes complete knitting instructions for the coordinating Sporty Forties' Sweater, a long-sleeved button-front cardigan with a shawl collar, modified basket-stitch body and sleeves, and a stockinette waistband.
Pattern Features
- Classic 1940s shirtwaist dress
- Button-front design extending to the hem
- Soft pleats from shoulders to waistband
- Front knife-pleated skirt
- Two breast pockets
- Below-the-knee length
- View A: Short sleeves
- View B: Long sleeves
- Complete knitting pattern for coordinating cardigan included
Recommended Fabrics
Notions
- Thread
- View A: 10 × 1/2"–3/4" / 13–20 mm Buttons
- View B: 12 × 1/2"–3/4" / 13–20 mm Buttons
- 1 1/4 yds / 1.15 m of 22" / 56 cm Interfacing
- Optional Shoulder Pads
Size Chart
- XS: Bust 30 1/2–31 1/2" / 78–80 cm | Waist 23–24" / 58–61 cm | Hip 32 1/2–33 1/2" / 83–86 cm
- Small: Bust 32 1/2–34" / 83–87 cm | Waist 25–26 1/2" / 64–67 cm | Hip 34 1/2–36" / 88–92 cm
- Medium: Bust 36–38" / 92–97 cm | Waist 28–30" / 72–77 cm | Hip 38–40" / 97–102 cm
- Large: Bust 40–42" / 102–107 cm | Waist 32–34" / 82–87 cm | Hip 42–44" / 107–112 cm
- XL: Bust 44–46" / 112–117 cm | Waist 37–39" / 94–99 cm | Hip 46–48" / 117–122 cm
- 2XL: Bust 48–50" / 122–127 cm | Waist 42–44" / 107–112 cm | Hip 50–52" / 127–132 cm
- 3XL: Bust 52–54" / 132–137 cm | Waist 46–48" / 117–122 cm | Hip 54–56" / 137–142 cm
Fabric Requirements
View A – Short Sleeve:
- 45" / 115 cm: XS–SM: 3 1/4 yds / 3 m | MD–LG: 3 5/8 yds / 3.3 m | XL: 3 3/4 yds / 3.4 m | 2XL–3XL: 4 1/4 yds / 3.9 m
- 60" / 150 cm: XS–SM: 2 1/4 yds / 2.1 m | MD–LG: 3 yds / 2.7 m | XL: 3 1/8 yds / 2.9 m | 2XL–3XL: 3 1/4 yds / 3 m
View B – Long Sleeve:
- 45" / 115 cm: XS–SM: 3 3/4 yds / 3.4 m | MD: 3 7/8 yds / 3.5 m | LG–XL: 4 yds / 3.7 m | 2XL–3XL: 4 1/2 yds / 4.1 m
- 60" / 150 cm: XS–SM: 2 1/2 yds / 2.3 m | MD–XL: 3 1/4 yds / 3 m | 2XL–3XL: 3 3/8 yds / 3.1 m
Interfacing – All Views: 1 1/4 yds / 1.1 m
Yardages are given for fabrics without nap, pile or one-way designs.
Finished Garment Measurements
- XS: Bust 35 1/2" / 90 cm | Waist 26" / 66 cm | Hip 36" / 91 cm
- Small: Bust 38" / 97 cm | Waist 29" / 74 cm | Hip 39" / 99 cm
- Medium: Bust 42" / 107 cm | Waist 33" / 84 cm | Hip 43" / 109 cm
- Large: Bust 46" / 117 cm | Waist 37" / 94 cm | Hip 47" / 119 cm
- XL: Bust 50" / 127 cm | Waist 41" / 104 cm | Hip 51" / 130 cm
- 2XL: Bust 54" / 137 cm | Waist 45" / 114 cm | Hip 55" / 140 cm
- 3XL: Bust 58" / 147 cm | Waist 49" / 124 cm | Hip 59 1/2" / 151 cm
PDF Pattern Includes
- Complete Cutting & Sewing Instructions
- View A – Short-Sleeved Dress
- View B – Long-Sleeved Dress
- Sporty Forties' Sweater Knitting Instructions
- A0 : 4 Pages
- 36" Copyshop File
- A4 Print-at-Home File : 60 Pages
- Lettre US Print-at-Home File – 60 Pages
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