Making a 1940s Shirtdress from a Novelty Print Fabric 

Though rather uncommon, dresses from the mid to late 1940's were sometimes patterned in everything from florals to parachutes to accordions. So when I stumbled upon this cotton voile fabric printed with aesthetically-colored and extremely modern plastic bags, I knew it had to become a mid-40s shirtdress!
The pattern I used was partially self-drafted, the bodice being made from my block pattern and the other pieces coming from various other sewing patterns in my collection.
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0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Design, Pattern, and Cutting
2:12 - Preparing to Sew
3:01 - Bodice
4:01 - Neckline Shenanigans
5:30 - Sleeves and Shoulder Pads
7:18 - Skirt
8:48 - Finishing Details
9:55 - Outro
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