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This is not a printed pattern.  This is a digital download.
You will receive multiple files immediately sent to the email you used to order from Etsy.  You will receive a "how to print" file in letter size, the front and back cover in letter size, instructions in letter size, and 3 pattern files in A0 size.  You can send the A0 files to a copy shop or print it yourself by using the "poster" option in Acrobat on your home printer.  The A0 files are layer size selectable so you can print just the size you want.  Sizes 4-32 (American sewing sizes are not retail sizes) included.

Nurse Retro - Part of Ladies’ “Go To” Shirtwaist Dress– Fit and Flare —1940s to Early 1950s, WWII.   Sizes 4-32, size layer selectable
This is a subset of 134 and only contains the pattern pieces and instructions to make the dress pictured.  If you own Laughing Moon pattern 134 you already have the pattern pieces and instructions for this dress.  Modern, Retro, Theater or Reenactor.  Copied from a documented extant garment made by the Angelica Uniform Company dated to 1951. The fit of the bodice has intentional ease to enable free movement for dance, exercise, or work.  There are instructions on how to make the fit tighter if desired.  This pattern is a dress with separate bodice and attached skirt with the bodice ending at the natural waistline.  The bodice front has horizontal bust darts (which can be repositioned as desired) and four pleats at the waist.  The bodice back has a two piece back with a yoke and wider lower back gathered into it.  The neckline is a shirt collar and lapel shape.  The back has two pleats at the waist for fitting.  The sleeves are short and have a wing cuff.  The sleeve has a very full sleeve head which is either darted, pleated, or gathered into the armscye.  There is belt that is 2 1/4 inches wide.  The skirt is A-line.  The skirt can be made with either no pockets patch pockets.  There is a small breast pocket  The nurse’s cap is included
Fabric:  Cotton.  Interfacing:  Medium Weight .  Notions:  fourteen  5/8” or 3/4” buttons.  Two additional buttons needed for the belt.  Large or tall may need additional buttons.  Find more versions of this dress on www.Pinterest.com/LaughingMoonMer/134-shirtwaist-dress/

134-B 1940s/50s Nurse Sewing Pattern

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