1950s Pattern, Women's Strap/Strapless Evening Dress, Gown - Bust 28" (71.1cm) Gloria Swanson There is a left side

There is a left side fastening

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Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern

1950s Pattern, Women's Strap/Strapless Evening Dress, Gown - Bust 28" (71.1cm) Gloria Swanson There is a left sideStrapless Evening Dress, Pattern A sewing pattern dating from 1950; Junior Evening Dress in Two Lengths: Gown in long or short version; strapless or with a narrow strap. The bodice is fitted with 3 seams up the front and has these great "cuffs" at the top. The skirt is gathered at the waist & moderately full. Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also avaialble as a PDF Download