Fun Friday Freebie Pattern - Dorette Dressing Jacket

 I did a post a few years ago on Dorette designs. Dorrete was a subscription based magazine that emerged after WWII. It was produced a few times a year and prided itself on beautiful and modern designs. This design dates from 1946 - although there is no date, the magazine features Rhondda Kelly, who was Miss Australia at the time, and her trip to London.    

This elegant dressing jacket could easily be worn as a light summer cardigan or in the boudoir for that extra bit of glamour.  

The measurements are : bust 36", length 19"; sleeve seam 19"

The original used 8 ozs William Briggs 3-ply Melody wool and used 3.75mm US 5 and 2.75mm US 2 need;es, 3 press studs and ribbon to make the bows that trim the front.

If you'd like a copy of the pattern, just click on the image and it will take you to the pdf.

Free Pattern - Copley's 1076

My first 'new' pattern for the year. I am hoping to make more of and from my vintage pattern collection this year. Last year was very odd and lots of things happened that took me away from just about everything. This year I want to try and get a better handle on my life and to have manageable goals but most of all to enjoy things more. Not sure how that's going to pan out but we have to have hope.

This pattern is a great easy sweater where the back and front are the same. It has minimal shaping and produces a great 1940s look. It can be made with either long or short sleeves and although it is 32 to 33" bust, by increasing the needle and even the yarn weight this could easily be adapted to fit a 36 or 38" bust.

Click on the image and you should get taken to the pdf.