1940s The Everyday Elegance Blouse / PDF Pattern

This beautifully tailored 1940s blouse features delicate front tucks and back waist darts for a flattering, feminine fit. A shaped yoke releases soft fullness across the front, while a high neckline and back button closure create a polished, classic finish.

View One includes a short collar with romantic bishop sleeves.

View Two highlights contrast fabric at the yoke and two-piece sleeves for added vintage charm.

View Three offers a three-quarter “push-up” lantern sleeve for a touch of dramatic flair. Timeless, versatile, and perfect for everyday sophistication.

About Our PDF Patterns

This is a digital PDF sewing pattern — no physical item will be mailed. After purchase, you’ll receive an automatic email with a download link so you can print the pattern at home on standard 8.5" × 11" paper.

The digital files include: 

• A PDF pattern of full-scale pieces
• A step-by-step sewing instructions

Before printing, please open and read the document titled “READ FIRST…” for required print settings. Using the correct settings is essential to ensure your pattern prints at the proper size.

This same pattern is available in a full-scale paper pattern here

Size Guide

Bust 30"
Waist 25"
Hips 33"

Please Note: Fits up to these measurements. Labeled size number is a vintage size for fabric yardage, which differs from modern sizing, refer to the measurements for the best fit.

Recommended Fabrics

Silk, rayon or wool crepe, rayon or wool jersey, challis, linen, pique, spun rayon, shantung, tie silk

Notions

View 1, 2 and 3: Thread, Seam Binding, Buttonhole Twist, Snap Fastener, Triangular Shoulder Pads (Optional).   View 1: Eight Buttons.  View 2:  Bias Fold Tape.  View 2 and 3:  Five Buttons.

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