Authentic vintage sewing patterns: This is a fabulous original dress making pattern, not a copy. Because the sewing patterns are vintage and pre owned, we check each vintage sewing pattern for completeness, for the pattern pieces and the instruction sheet. Please keep in mind these are vintage patterns that may show their age not perfect in appearance but still very usable. In many cases the vintage patterns have never been used and are uncut and factory folded.Pattern by AdvancePattern Number #8048The pattern is: CompleteSize: 14 Bust: 34 Hip: 36Advance American Designer Pattern 8048; ca. 1956; Original Design by Edith Head of Paramount Studios, Hollywood. Sheath (lined) has square neckline in front, low at back. Front dart-tucks released top and bottom. Back zipper closing and low walking pleat. Short lined bolero has sleeves in one, front draped turtleneck collar. Bolero buttons part way down back.
SUGGESTED FABRICS: Wider Width Cotton. Silk or Synthetic; Peau de Soie, Faille, Crepe, Taffeta, Shantung. Lightweight Wools or Synthetics. Lining: Wider Width Cotton, Silk or Synthetics.
Featured inWoman's Home Companion, July 1956
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1950s EDITH HEAD Designer Cocktail Evening Sheath Dress and Jacket Pattern ADVANCE American Designer 8048 Bust 34 Vintage Sewing Pattern