PDF SEWING PATTERN | 249 1930's Day Dress | Folkwear
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: Women's XS–3XL
Language: English Only
The 249 1930's Day Dress sewing pattern by Folkwear recreates the chic yet practical style of the late 1930s, when economical silhouettes were combined with touches of Hollywood glamour.
Based on an original dress dating from approximately 1939, this pattern includes two distinct dress variations. Both feature a flattering dropped waist, a slightly flared skirt and beautifully shaped details inspired by authentic late-1930s fashion.
View A features a round neckline with pointed collar, short sleeves and a cleverly constructed peplum. Although cut on the straight grain, the peplum creates the slimming appearance of a bias-cut design. Unpressed front tucks replace traditional bust darts and help create the fashionable broad-shouldered silhouette of the period. The dress closes with a centre-back zipper.
View B offers a more casual variation with a buttoned front bodice, flounced collar and sleeves, a centre-back zipper and distinctive eyelash pockets finished with flounced pocket bands.
Pattern Features- Authentic late-1930s inspired dress
- Two dress variations included
- Dropped waist silhouette
- Slightly flared skirt
- Centre-back zipper
- View A: Pointed collar, short sleeves, front tucks and peplum
- View B: Button-front bodice, flounced collar and sleeves, and flounced eyelash pockets
- Historical notes about 1930s fashion included
Choose fabrics with beautiful drape, such as:
- Rayon
- Medium-weight silk
- Microfiber
- Other fabrics with fluid drape
View B: Particularly attractive in small-print fabrics with sheer flounces.
Important: View A with the peplum is not recommended for directional designs or napped fabrics. If using one of these fabrics, omit the peplum or crosswise grain, or split and seam the peplum.
Notions & Supplies- Thread
- XS–LG: 24" / 61 cm zipper
- XL–3XL: 26" / 66 cm zipper
- Hook and eye for top of zipper
- 1/2" / 13 mm shoulder pads for View A set-in sleeves
- View B: 5/8" / 16 mm buttons – 4 for XS–S, 6 for M–L, 8 for XL–3XL
- Optional kit for narrow belt and buckle
- XS: Bust 30 1/2–31 1/2" / 78–80 cm | Waist 23–24" / 58–61 cm | Hip 32 1/2–33 1/2" / 83–86 cm
- S: Bust 32 1/2–34" / 83–87 cm | Waist 25–26 1/2" / 64–67 cm | Hip 34 1/2–36" / 88–92 cm
- M: Bust 36–38" / 92–97 cm | Waist 28–30" / 72–77 cm | Hip 38–40" / 97–102 cm
- L: Bust 40–42" / 102–107 cm | Waist 32–34" / 82–87 cm | Hip 42–44" / 107–112 cm
- XL: Bust 44–46" / 112–117 cm | Waist 37–39" / 94–99 cm | Hip 46–48" / 117–122 cm
- 2XL: Bust 48–50" / 122–127 cm | Waist 42–44" / 107–112 cm | Hip 50–52" / 127–132 cm
- 3XL: Bust 52–54" / 132–137 cm | Waist 46–48" / 117–122 cm | Hip 54–56" / 137–142 cm
View A – 45" / 115 cm Wide Fabric:
- XS–M: 3 5/8 yd / 3.3 m
- L–XL: 4 1/2 yd / 4.1 m
- 2XL–3XL: 4 5/8 yd / 4.2 m
View A – 60" / 150 cm Wide Fabric:
- XS–M: 2 5/8 yd / 2.4 m
- L–XL: 3 3/8 yd / 3 m
- 2XL–3XL: 3 1/2 yd / 3.1 m
View A – Interfacing: 5/8 yd / 0.6 m for all sizes.
View B – All One Fabric – 45" / 115 cm Wide:
- XS–M: 3 5/8 yd / 3.3 m
- L–XL: 4 1/2 yd / 4.1 m
- 2XL–3XL: 4 5/8 yd / 4.2 m
View B – All One Fabric – 60" / 150 cm Wide:
- XS–M: 2 3/4 yd / 2.5 m
- L–3XL: 3 3/4 yd / 3.4 m
View B – Dress Fabric – 45" / 115 cm Wide:
- XS–M: 2 5/8 yd / 2.4 m
- L–XL: 3 1/4 yd / 3 m
- 2XL–3XL: 3 3/8 yd / 3.1 m
View B – Dress Fabric – 60" / 150 cm Wide:
- XS–M: 2 yd / 1.9 m
- L–3XL: 2 3/4 yd / 2.5 m
View B – Contrast Fabric – 45" / 115 cm Wide:
- XS–M: 1 1/4 yd / 1.1 m
- L–3XL: 1 1/2 yd / 1.4 m
View B – Contrast Fabric – 60" / 150 cm Wide:
- XS–M: 7/8 yd / 0.8 m
- L–3XL: 1 1/8 yd / 1.1 m
View B – Interfacing: 3/4 yd / 0.7 m for all sizes.
PDF Pattern Includes- Illustrated sewing instructions
- A0 copyshop pattern : 4 pages
- 36" copyshop pattern : 1 page
- A4 / US Letter print-at-home pattern : 73 pages
- Projector file
- Pattern files layered by size
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