Glamour oozed in Hollywood in the 1930's and 1940's, and this is the daytime dress the starlets wore.  It emphasizes curves, drapes elegantly, and lends an air of discreet sexiness.  The close fitting bodice is visually cinched in with front waistline ties, and fits smoothly into a flared skirt.  Shoulder pads lend that commanding air to any aspiring celebrity.

Stylish 1940's shirtwaist fashion with pleated bodice, long or short sleeves, and full button front opening.  Pattern includes knitting instructions for shawl collar cardigan.

Movie stars Marlene Dietrich and Katharine Hepburn wore trousers with exceptional attitude before pants were socially acceptable, and made them essential components of every stylish women's wardrobe.  These Hollywood inspired styles include sporty knickers, classic trousers and kicky shorts or tap pants.

The apron has a separate neck piece, a hear-shaped pocket and it provides full frontal coverage for cooking.  The edges are finished with bias binding.
 

This housedress pattern from 1944 is one we are hoping will appeal to just about everyone out there whether they are vintage pattern enthusiasts or not. The princess seams make it a flattering silhouette for all figures. It is comfortable to wear and gorgeous! The square neck, sleeves, and pockets are trimmed with rickrack. The front closes with decorative snaps. There is a bust dart in addition to the princess seams.

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This vintage sundress pattern from 1948 can be casual or extremely sophisticated depending on your fabric choice. Either way—the dress is beautiful! The bodice is backless with straps that cross in the back, wrap around the front waist and meet in the back again for a tie. The skirt is quite full but there is no gathering at the waist for a flattering silhouette. The bodice is lined but the straps are only one layer so the wrong side of the fabric will show. Waistline has inside belt of grosgrain ribbon.

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It has a rounded yoke at the right shoulder and a complimentary round inset at the left waist. Fullness flows from the yoke to the inset in a diagonal line across the bodice. The skirt joins the bodice at the waistline. The dress has a high collarless jewel neckline and openings at the back neck and left side. The pattern offers a choice of a bracelet length or cap sleeve. The self-fabric belt threads through the dress front and inset and ties in a bow.

This sleek and sophisticated evening or dinner dress has a clean square neckline with a cowl drape, side drape, and six-gored skirt. View A is ankle length and has long sleeves, View B is shorter in length and has bracelet-length sleeves. A self belt is used with both views. Dress has back neck and side seam openings.