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Showing posts with label Dorette. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dorette. Show all posts

Monday, 1 January 2024

Free Pattern - Bow Jumper from Dorette 3

 

Dorette Designs were published for a few years between 1946 and 1949 and prided themselves on their fashionable designs and high production values

This elegant jumper has a sweet bow at the neck with a great all over texture pattern

Date: 1947

Measurements: 36" bust; length 19"; sleeve seam 19"
For 38" bust use 4mm US 6 and work at a tension of 6 stitches and 8 rows to 1 inch

Materials: 3-ply or light fingering; 3.75mm US 5 and 2.75mm US 2 needles; 3 press studs
Original used 10 ozs of Listers 3-ply Lavenda

Tension: 13 stitches and 17 rows to 2 inches using 3.75mm US 5 needles

4 Pages

Just click on the pattern picture for a copy of the pattern

Friday, 29 January 2021

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.