1940s One-Shoulder Playsuit & Skirt Sewing Pattern — Simplicity 1970 (1947), Sizes 16–24 — 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 and sizes carefully extended beyond the original range, 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 (16–24 only):

• Size 16 — Chest 34", Waist 28", Hip 37"
• Size 18 — Chest 36", Waist 30", Hip 39"
• Size 20 — Chest 38", Waist 32", Hip 41"
• Size 22 — Chest 40", Waist 34", Hip 43"
• Size 24 — Chest 42", Waist 36", Hip 45"

Need sizes 11–15? A separate listing in the shop covers the smaller size range. Prefer not to tape pattern pieces? This design is also available as a printed paper reproduction.

What you receive — instant digital download (ZIP):

• Print-at-home PDF for US Letter or A4 paper (60 tiled pages + instructions) — the layered PDF lets you show or hide the sizes you want to print
• Original instructions (English)
• All pattern pieces at full scale with original markings (English, French & Spanish)

You'll need a computer to open the files. See the listing images for a preview.