The full skirt is gathered into a flattering point at the waist front and back.  Two pockets, one large in the back and another in the front for your watch make the a practical dress.

This delicate, doll-like ensemble is made of fine white batiste, Valenciennes lace and silk ribbon.  An open square neck is an option worn in the afternoon or evening.  The skirt is a gored underskirt of unbleached muslin with a white batiste ;ruffle overlay.  The bustle is created at the hips by the drapery.

Here is an exquisite vintage kimono pattern from the 1920s. The kimono is unlined and has set in sleeves (so technically it is not a kimono but it has that feeling). The shawl collar, cuffs and shaped bands at the bottom edge are in a contrasting fabric. There is roughly 6 inches of ease at the bust and the hip. It is slightly double breasted so you will need to underline if you use a sheer fabric. Any light to medium weight fabric will be fine. It is lovely out of cotton as well.Purchased frog or other closure optional.

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The pattern only has 3 pieces and the main focus of the dress is the flattering diagonal line of the Applied Front piece (and the fringe only works to emphasize this even more.) It is a slip-over dress with an opening at the left shoulder. This is a very good style for full figures.

It is a simple and elegant design that is easy to wear and flattering for many different figures. So go ahead and get comfortable! All you need is 3 yards of a soft fabric and a desire to know your sewing machine a little better.All sizes are included in each pattern as well as directions for the fabric flower

This dres is loos fitting, sleeveless pull over dress with a rounded or V-neck line.  The shoulder seam falls forward on the front bodice just a bit with gathers instead of a bust dart.  A long tie finished the back neck edge and provides an elegant design detail.  There is also a long sleeved version.  The eight-gore skirt is where the dress really shines.  Each gore has a pointed top and creates a zigzag line at the hip where it attaches to the bodice.  It is flared, very full and moves like a dream.

This 1-piece frock has revers (lapels) in one piece with blouse front. The blouse front continues to the back at the neck to form a pointed yoke above inverted pleats at center back blouse. The rever ripples softly on right side and forms lapel on left. Blouse back continues downward into skirt below buckled belt. Dart fitting on skirt back. Shaped sectional seaming on skirt front. Set in sleeves about 7/8 length are faced and turned back in points. Unusual seaming gives width at elbow. The dress is open from the neckline to the waist in front with 1 button closure hidden in folds of draped collar. There is also a side opening for zipper or snap closure

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.