{"product_id":"folkwear-233-glamour-girl-dress","title":"Folkwear 233 Glamour Girl Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuy the 233 Glamour Girl Dress sewing pattern from Folkwear. The glamour emanating from Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s held the American public in thrall. Movie studios published still photographs of their stars in elegant attire, and fans clamoured for the chance to copy the dresses, coiffures, and make-up of their favourites. The Glamour Girl Dress is a stunning example of early 1940s styling, designed to emphasise feminine curves, drape elegantly, and give the wearer an aura of discrete sexiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA close-fitting bodice is highlighted by a narrow \"V\" neckline. The front bodice and skirt gather onto a curved midriff that ties at the centre front, providing a snug individual fit. A fitted back hip yoke ensures a smooth line. The flared skirt drapes gracefully at centre front and back bias seams. The three-quarter length sleeves are distinctively gathered at the elbow. The dress zips at the left side seam. Shoulder pads are essential for the proper early 1940s silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree lengths are offered: the ankle length of the original evening gown, a 1940s daytime knee length, and a strictly contemporary mid-calf length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the reasonable yardage requirements, which reflect the need to conserve fabric during the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e (available to download immediately after purchase). \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthefoldline.com%2Fhow-to-buy-sewing-patterns%2F\u0026amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C2055db73b3ff43fa6a0c08d812112ec9%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637279212288807611\u0026amp;sdata=jGOEMr6nT4ZZme5CCL3wpMxImes8GGoiMxBHviYtfeQ%3D\u0026amp;reserved=0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day).\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefoldline.com\/how-to-buy-sewing-patterns\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopy Shop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested fabrics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to medium-weight fabrics with drape, such as silk or rayon crepe, satin, challis, soft cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnee-length dress: 45\" (115 cm) wide fabric: 3 - 3 3\/4 yd (2.7 - 3.4 m) \/\/ 60\" (150 cm) wide fabric: 2 1\/4 - 2 7\/8 yd (2 - 2.6 m).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-calf length dress: 45\" (115 cm) wide fabric: 3 3\/8 - 4 yd (3.1 - 3.7 m) \/\/ 60\" (150 cm) wide fabric: 2 5\/8 - 3 yd (2.4 - 2.7 m).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnkle-length dress: 45\" (115 cm) wide fabric: 3 7\/8 - 4 5\/8 yd (3.5 - 4.2 m) \/\/ 60\" (150 cm) wide fabric: 3 - 3 3\/8 yd (2.7 - 3.1 m).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e XS - 3XL (approx. 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