Ladies' and Misses' Long-waisted Dress

Size: 36" bust, 39" hips.

This pattern was published by Excella Pattern Company. Originally the pattern was described as "Ladies' and Misses' Long-waisted dress. Fronts of blouse are dart-fitted on the shoulders, crossed and closed at left side-front. Neck is finished with two collars. The four-piece skirt is laid in plaits in front and attached to blouse under a tuck. A narrow belt is closed in front". Printed Pictograf directions. Pattern dates circa 1925.

Suggested fabrics: Long-waisted dresses were made of silk satin charmeuse, wool crepe, crepe de chine, wool Poiret twill, tub silk and twill back velveteen. The colors were brown, tan, Copenhagen blue, scarlet, navy, kelly and silver grey.

Materials required: 3-7/8 Yds. 36" wide.

This Vintage Revivals pattern is only one size; the original size. The pattern envelope, instructions and pattern pieces are unedited. The older the pattern the more likely it is to have limited instructions. This pattern is printed on blue line paper and packaged in plastic.