1940s Sewing Pattern: Women's Wartime Two-Piece Suit - Bust 37" (94 cm) Media:Paper pattern Skirt is gathered

Skirt is gathered

This pattern is French and the instructions are written in French

This pattern included both long cuffed sleeves and short sleeves with a folded hem

There is a wonderful historical background and tutorial on making there here

Knee length coat with standing band collar has full length novelty or buttoned closing

1940s Sewing Pattern: Women's Wartime Two-Piece Suit - Bust 37" (94 cm) Media:Paper pattern Skirt is gatheredVintage Two Piece Suit Pattern Women's 1940's two piece dress: The front buttoning jacket is fitted with darts at the front underarm and back shoulder; and dart tucks at the front and back waistline. The skirt, styled with side front and back seams, joins to a waist band. Style 1 has patch pockets and three quarter sleeves that are fitted with gathers at the back elbow. A detachable collar and cuffs finish the jacket. In Style 2, embroidery, for which