March 1939: Swing Into Spring

 

Butterick Fashion News, March 1939

Jessica Hartman Jaeger Collection | VintageStitches.com

 

BUTTERICK 8284. A new modified version of the "swing" silhouette in a coat with dressy details. Size 16, 3 yds. 54 in. wool. Designed for sizes 12 to 20; 30 to 44 bust. Price, 50 Cents.

COMPANION-BUTTERICK 8273. A shirtwaist dress with "swing" silhouette -- for Beginners. For 16, 2¾ yards. plain silk 35; 2⅛ yards. 35 in. print. Sizes 12 to 20; 30 to 40. Price, 35 Cents.

BUTTERICK 8259. Dinner dress in "swing" time, with a circle of contrast moulding the middle. Size 16, 6¼ yds. 39 in. silk crepe; ⅝ yd. contrast. Sizes 12 to 20; 30 to 38. Price, 50 Cents.

COMPANION-BUTTERICK 8271. is quick and easy to make, just three pieces, with fulness held in place by drawstrings. For 16, 3⅜ yds. 39. Sizes 12 to 20; 30 to 40 bust. Price, 35 Cents.

 

 

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