1940 Dress D40-3474
D40-3474; 1940 Dress
10-piece pattern originally by Simplicity, 'Back and front yoke cut in one. Front blouse gathers to pointed yoke. A nine-gored skirt joins blouse at natural waistline. Three-quarter or short sleeves are finished with inside tucks at lower edge. Long sleeves are also provided'.
3/4" seams are given at underarm (all side) seams and 1/2" seams are given on all other edges.
Interestingly, the original pattern from which this was drafted came from the same owner of the original to this pattern:
https://evadress.com/products/1943-redingote-dress-d40-4662?_pos=1&_sid=2fa7afa03&_ss=r
Sizes:
Size set A fitting 14-20 (32" to 38" bust, 26" to 32" waist, 35-1/2" to 41-1/2" hip).
Size set B fitting 40-46 (40" to 46" bust, 34" to 40" waist, 43-1/2" to 49-1/2" hip).