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.

Copley's 1076 - Lady's Jumper

Lady's Jumper

This pattern is a great easy sweater where the back and front are the same. As the heading on the pattern says "serviceable for mornings, smart for afternoon occasions with a neat neck and ribbed yoke". It has minimal shaping and produces a great vintage look. It can be made with either long or short sleeves and although it is 32 to 33" bust, by increasing the needle size and even the yarn weight this could easily be adapted to fit a 36 or 38" bust.

• Measurements - 32 to 33" bust; length 18.5"; sleeve seam 18.5" or 5.5"
• Materials - 4ply or fingering; 3.75mm US 5 and 3mm US 2.5 needles; small oddments for the embroidery
• Original used 6 ozs for short sleeves and 7 ozs for long sleeves of Copley's Excelsior Crepe Wool
• Tension - 7.5 stitches and9.5 rows to 1 inch using 3.75mm US 5 needles