Sew Over It 1940s Wrap Dress

Buy the 1940s Wrap Dress sewing pattern from Sew Over It. A stylish vintage-inspired wrap dress with a wearable contemporary feel, it is perfect for both daytime and evening.

The 1940s 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. It has a slightly A-line skirt, and the narrow sleeves mean you can pair it with your favourite jumper or cardi. Both the sleeves and skirt have two length options.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Note if purchasing copy shop printing: One of the pattern pieces has been split (to fit on the A0 sheet) and will need to be joined together.

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight fabrics with lots of drape such as crepe, rayon and cotton lawn.

Fabric requirements:

Version 1: 1.15 m wide fabric: 3.7 - 4.1 m // 1.40 m wide fabric: 3.1 - 3.6 m.

Version 2: 1.15 m wide fabric: 3.4 - 3.6 m // 1.40 m wide fabric: 2.8 - 3.25 m.

Sizing: UK 8 – 20. Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 1.5 m x 1 m of lightweight fusible interfacing; two 21 mm buttons OR two 21 mm press studs.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (56 pages); US letter print-at-home pattern (56 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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