1940s patterns

[wayne1948]

can anybody tell me where i can get hold of 1940s size 18s dress patterns for me to make up. thankyou.

[ursula62]

try ebay shops - there are a few people who specialise in dress patterns - one I looked at last week had some 1940s undies patterns in a modern size 18 and a day dress.

I just did a search and came up with these from overseas sellers:

http://search.stores.ebay.co.uk/ws/search/StoreItemSearch?from=R8&fsoo=1&fsop=1&satitle=vintage+dress+patterns&sbrexp=WD1S&sbrhrlink=str&sif=1&sofp=4

[ursula62]

Also, try this ebay shop http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Pattern-Paradise

[Octavius]

I searched Google for wartime dressmaking patterns and came up with this page + others which has some templates and additional links:

http://www.fashion-era.com/1914-1955.htm

[wayne1948]

thankyou very much for your info . octavius and ursula62

wayne1948