1940’2 Wrap Dress
A stunning, vintage-inspired woven wrap dress with a wearable contemporary feel, the 1940’s Wrap Dress is a gem from the Sew Over It archives. Stylish, sophisticated and elegant, you can wear this dressed up or down, perfect for both daytime and evening.
The 1940’s Wrap Dress features a wrap front bodice with a front collar and pretty shoulder pleats. The bodice gathers into the uniquely-shaped pointed waistband, and the dress closes with hidden buttons or press studs. The slightly A-line wrap skirt is flattering on all shapes, and the narrow sleeves mean you can pair this dress with your favourite jumper or cardi. Both the sleeves and skirt come with a choice of two different lengths.
Sewing Level
The 1940’s Wrap Dress is designed for intermediate to advanced sewers who have experience of making fitted garments, and working with fabrics with drape.
Fabric Suggestions
Perfect in light to medium weight woven fabrics with lots of drape, the 1940’s Wrap Dress works beautifully in crepes, heavier rayons and even cotton lawn for less experienced sewers.
Fabric Requirements
The 1940’s Wrap Dress comes in UK sizes 8-20.
A LOVELY POUCH
This is a really quick project to make. You won’t need much material to make one (approximately 2 fat quarters) Its a fun and original idea for a storage item.
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148cm wide
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PLAYING POP DOTS -ART GALLERY FABRICS
AGF Jersey is a premium cotton knit jersey, soft to touch and superb stretch recover
95% Premium Cotton and 5% Spandex Knit
58/6in (147/150cm) Wide
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Sew your own jersey tops with this easy-to-use guide. This sewing pattern includes step-by-step photo instructions and helpful tips for stitching jersey on a regular sewing machine –don’t worry you can still make even if you have no overlocker/serger!
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DIGITAL PATTERN – You’ll receive gorgeous printed pattern to arrive in the post.
SKILL LEVEL – Improvers
MAKER GALLERY – Get inspired by what other people are making in the Tilly and the Buttons Agnes gallery.
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS – Light- to medium-weight stretch knit fabrics, such as cotton jersey, viscose jersey or wool jersey. Check that the fabric can be stretched crosswise at least 25% wider than its original width.
SUPPLIES
SIZES (body measurements)
| PATTERN SIZE | BUST | WAIST | HIP |
| 1 | 76cm (30in) | 61cm (24in) | 84cm (33in) |
| 2 | 81cm (32in) | 66cm (26in) | 89cm (35in) |
| 3 | 86.5cm (34in) | 71cm (28in) | 94cm (37in) |
| 4 | 91.5cm (36in) | 76cm (30in) | 99cm (39in) |
| 5 | 96.5cm (38in) | 81cm (32in) | 104cm (41in) |
| 6 | 101.5cm (40in) | 86.5cm (34in) | 109cm (43in) |
| 7 | 106.5cm (42in) | 91.5cm (36in) | 114cm (45in) |
| 8 | 112cm (44in) | 96.5cm (38in) | 119.5cm (47in) |
