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Wearing History #E-R144 "Leslie" Day and Evening Skirt Pattern E-PATTERN- download and print at home on US Letter or A4 size paper. This uses A LOT of paper. Also includes A0 paper size for copy shop printing. "Leslie" Day and Evening Skirt Pattern This lovely skirt is perfect for daywear or evening. The front has beautiful inset sides with gathering and a heart shaped waistband. The daytime version buttons down the front and hits at mid-calf length. The evening version is full length and the front is cut on the fold and opens at the side seam, and can also be cut a daytime length. The back of the skirt is un-gathered and cut with an a-line flare. Add a petticoat underneath for extra fullness (not included). *Note- this does not have pockets. The tops in the illustration are not included. The skirt does not have inside netting or skirt supports, so add a petticoat if you desire extra fullness** SIZES This pattern has been multi-sized to included sizes 24"-40" waist. Please enlarge second image for size chart. This pattern is based on a period original that was in size 28" waist. In the time period it was only available in sizes 23"-30" waist, with one size per packet. This pattern has the addition of sizes 32"-40" waist, and all sizes are included in the same packet. - Difficulty - Intermediate This garment uses basics like straight seams, buttonholes, gathering, and setting a waistband. The more intermediate skill is setting a curved seam, for the front of the skirt. - Yardage Requirements- Period yardage included and should be tested when making mock-up. Size charts have been added for modern fabric widths based on a non-directional fabric of 52" or wider. Allow extra for fabric that shrinks when laundered, or matching patterns, fabrics with a nap, or directional prints. -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. This pattern has slight alterations to the period original in order to ensure accuracy and add ease, as no waist ease was originally included. 0.5" of waist ease has been added. --HOW TO PRINT AND USE THIS E-PATTERN-- YOU WILL NEED ADOBE READER, A FREE PDF READER PROGRAM, IN ORDER TO OPEN AND PRINT THIS PATTERN. This pattern is formatted for USA Letter Size and A4 sized paper. You will need to print this pattern to 100% scale. Open the "READ-ME-FIRST" File for instructions on printing and piecing your pattern. This pattern is tiled into letter sized paper. This pattern file is formatted to fit on both sizes of paper, and there will be varying thicknesses of white border, which will be cut off, according to pattern instructions. You will print these documents on your home printer, cut, and tape them together, to form a larger pattern layout. Then you cut and use your pattern just as you would a normal home sewing pattern. This pattern comes in a ZIP folder that must be decompressed to use, and uses a LOT of paper. 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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Ahoy, hét perfecte retro-truitje is gespot!Met haar charmante sjaal-detail zie je gelijk al zoveel leuke outfits voor je: De geribbelde randen bij de onderkant en halve mouwen maken haar het perfecte truitjes voor boven al jouw 40's broeken en 50's rokken...eigenlijk altijd! Haar lossere ...

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Classic Christian Dior - 1947 Convergence of fashion and sculpture Most famous fashion designers interact with art and reflect trends through their designs. The modernist curved art forms and abstract lines of the 40's, 50's and 60's could be clearly recognized in the avant-garde and Space Age designs of Pierre Cardin, as witnessed in his trapeze coats, bubble dresses, hat-sculptures and asymmetrical collars. Designers of this era adapted minimalist art forms with sleek, definitive lines to express striking chic styles which were aptly supported by the refined aesthetic of the models and photographers at that time. Elegant fluid

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