Butterick Sewing Pattern 2371 Girls' Dress, Long/Short Sleeves, Collar, 3 Variations, Size 8, Cut, Vintage 1940 fitted bodice Slightly tapered or tapered skirt

Slightly tapered or tapered skirt

blouson bodice

Camisole & Skirt:  Semi-fitted

1 with front gathered to inset has long set-in sleeves gathered to armholes

below mid-calf or ankle length has shawl collar or hood

Butterick Sewing Pattern 2371 Girls' Dress, Long/Short Sleeves, Collar, 3 Variations, Size 8, Cut, Vintage 1940 fitted bodice Slightly tapered or tapered skirtGirls' Dress: Front buttoned, fitted bodice, applied band, unpresses pleated skirt. Self ruffle time, long narrow sleeves with applied band. Self Belt. Three quarter length sleeves, rick rack trim, ribbon belt. Short sleeves, contrast bodice. Purchased belt. Sewing Rating: Easy Fabrics: Broadcloth, Piques, Linens, Crisp Cottons, Calicos. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. Allow Extra fabric to match plaids or stripes. Use Nap yardages layouts for pile,