E-PATTERN 1947 Dress E4185 ball gown this is an unusual design

this is an unusual design of the late-40's

12-piece pattern originally by Butterick

Hooks and eyes or snaps close the contrasting yoke front

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Shirred drapes twist at center front of either style and a shirred drape is banded across the upper back

E-PATTERN 1947 Dress E4185 ball gown this is an unusual designE4185; 1947 Dress 12 piece pattern originally by Butterick, The decorative detail on the bodice of this womens one piece dress adds a distinctive note. Sleeves are in three lengths: short (note the curved lines), below elbow, or long. The skirt has soft fullness in front and a three gore back'. 5 8" seams are given. See this style featured in Threads Magazine Pattern Review, page 24 of issue #188 (Dec. '16 Jan. '17). E Patterns should (but are not