1940s One-Shoulder Playsuit & Skirt Sewing Pattern — Simplicity 1970 (1947), Sizes 11–15 — Digital PDF

Sew a show-stopping 1940s play set from a genuine vintage pattern. This is a faithful reproduction of Simplicity 1970 (1947), with every original marking preserved, delivered as an instant digital download.

The design: a Junior Misses' and Misses' play suit and skirt. The one-shouldered bodice is fitted with front underarm darts, with a knot and gathers at the left shoulder, finished with a lower-edge band and side-button closing. The side-buttoning shorts are pressed into a front crease, fitted with darts and joined to a waistband. The gathered skirt features a front yoke and center-back opening, with tie ends extending from the waistband into a back bow. Style II has a contrasting skirt.

Sizes in this listing (11–15 only):

• Size 11 — Chest 29", Waist 24½", Hip 32"
• Size 12 — Chest 30", Waist 25", Hip 33"
• Size 13 — Chest 31", Waist 25½", Hip 34"
• Size 14 — Chest 32", Waist 26", Hip 35"
• Size 15 — Chest 33", Waist 27", Hip 36"

Need sizes 16–24? A separate listing in the shop covers the larger size range.

What you receive — instant digital download (ZIP):

• Print-at-home PDF for US Letter or A4 paper (tiled pages + instructions) — the layered PDF lets you show or hide sizes
• A0 format for copy-shop or plotter printing
• Original instructions (English)
• All pattern pieces at full scale with original markings

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