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Swing Dress Pattern Cover

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(Pictures copyright Perrin Cottage Studio.)

Here is my 1940s “Swing” Dress Pattern, inspired by an original Hollywood design, circa 1942. The design comes from the WWII days of fabric rationing, which meant narrower skirts and more tailored lines. (For more sample photos, click HERE.)

* Sizes 8-26 all included in one envelope.
* Unique yoke with gathered shoulders and two sleeve options (short and “bracelet-length”).
* Gored skirt great for twirling! Put on your dancing shoes!
* Transition this pattern to evening wear by lengthening the skirt.
* Online Photo Instructions available!
* Yardage Chart also available online.
* Note: If you bought the earlier version (copyright date earlier than 2008), click HERE for photo instructions to modify your pattern!

Complete with illustrated instructions and packaged in a printed envelope, the pattern is US$15.95, plus shipping.


Swing dress in silk charmeuse.
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Photo by Giles


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(Pictures copyright Perrin Cottage Studio.)



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