1949 Dresses, D40-2924 housecoat Requires 4-7/8 yards of 36”

Requires 4-7/8 yards of 36” material without nap

It makes me think of the one Ginger Rogers wore in George Stevens' Swing Time when singing 'A Fine Romance' with Fred Astaire

Celanese or (rayon) Bemberg

¾” is allowance at shoulder and underarm (side) seams to permit alteration

The bodice back and sleeve are in one on the bias'

1949 Dresses, D40-2924 housecoat Requires 4-7/8 yards of 36”D40 2924; 1949 Dresses 9 piece hand drafted pattern originally by Simplicity, 'The high necked bodice, styled with a front yoke, has a bertha like inset that ties at the left side. A slide fastener closing in back continues into the slim skirt which features fullness at the lower left edge. A self or purchased belt encircles the waist. EvaDress Note: Omit the Bodice Front Yoke and cut the neckline part of the dress back down for an off the shoulder