The newest pattern in my collection is this vintage DuBarry 2478, dated 1940. It includes a dress and bolero jacket.

This summer-time beauty caught my eye right away…..and I must admit, I love all patterns with a midriff waistline design!

SewDecadesAgo - 1940 Reproduction Dress

 

Here is the dress.

Made from a beautiful powder blue cotton with white and copper diamond design.

SewDecadesAgo - 1940 Reproduction Dress

 

SewDecadesAgo - 1940 Reproduction Dress

 

SewDecadesAgo - 1940 Reproduction Dress

 

SewDecadesAgo - 1940 Reproduction Dress

 

SewDecadesAgo - 1940 Reproduction Dress

 

SewDecadesAgo - 1940 Reproduction Dress

 

SewDecadesAgo - 1940 Reproduction Dress

 

SewDecadesAgo - 1940 Reproduction Dress