The ultimate 1940s day dress, called the Vivian Lee.
A smartly simple dress with sweetheart neckline, cap sleeves, choice of collar trim and a elegant flowing seven-panel skirt and two collar options.
Style 1, has a collar which lays between the yoke and cap sleeve giving a beautiful layered effect. It has 5 buttons extending into skirt. There is no zipper for this view.
Style 2, has a pleated trim giving the effect of a shawl collar. Three buttons and a side zipper needed for this view.
Size Guide
Bust: 34"
Waist: 28"
Hip (7" below waist): 37"
Finished Back Length of Dress: 47”
Recommended Fabrics
Silk crepe, novelty silk, shantung, spun rayon, sheer woolens, soft woolen, wool jersey, linen, novelty, cotton
Sewing Notions
Thread, buckle or purchased belt, seam binding for hem, shoulder pads (optional)
View 1: five buttons
View 2: three buttons, zipper
About
This is a PAPER reproduction with full scale pieces printed on white paper. Note, pattern is professionally printed on white 20lb. paper which is heavier than tissue. Instructions are included.
As paper patterns are printed on order, additional time for delivery is needed.
This same pattern is available in a full-scale paper pattern here.
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