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Butterick B6374 sewing pattern, a Retro Butterick reproduction of an elegant circa 1944 dress design with dramatic wartime-era shaping and a beautifully defined waist.
Sizes E5: 14, 16, 18, 20, 22
This feminine 1940s design features a shaped front with asymmetrical gathers, gathers at the shoulders, shoulder pads, a side-seam zipper, and two distinctive neckline and sleeve variations.
View A features long sleeves with elbow darts, a dramatic swan neckline with snap opening, and an optional ribbon bow at the hip.
View B features three-quarter-length sleeves, an elegant shawl collar, and decorative front buttons.
The curved seaming and gathered hip detail create the wonderfully sculpted 1940s hourglass silhouette shown in the original fashion illustration, making this an excellent choice for vintage dressmaking, historical-inspired wardrobes, retro daywear, or a polished special-occasion dress.
Pattern Details:
Butterick B6374
Retro Butterick ’44
Authentic vintage reproduction
Original design circa 1944
Sizes 14-16-18-20-22
Swan-neck dress
Shawl-collar dress
Asymmetrical front gathers
Shoulder gathers and shoulder pads
Long or three-quarter sleeves
Side zipper
Optional ribbon bow
Decorative button variation
Suggested fabrics include faille, rayon, challis, and crepe.
Condition: Please review all photographs for exact condition. The envelope shows storage wear and creasing. Pattern is uncut and complete with instructions.
Perfect for sewists searching for Butterick sewing patterns, 1940s sewing patterns, vintage reproduction sewing patterns, Retro Butterick patterns, WWII fashion, wartime dress patterns, swan neck dress patterns, shawl collar dresses, 1940s dresses, historical sewing, pin-up fashion, and vintage-inspired sewing.
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I especially like this one visually. The swan neckline and asymmetrical hip gathers make it much more distinctive than a basic 1940s reproduction, so I’d definitely feature those terms in the listing.
