1957 Suit 104 cm (41") bust

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A classic mid-1950s suit. The jacket features a shawl collar with short wide lapels and it buttons-up from above the bust-line.
The front and back have princess-line seams and there is a centre back seam. The collar and pocket flaps are pictured with fur trims. The hip pockets are only decorative flaps, although real inside pockets could be made instead.
The sleeves are finished with a turned-back cuff. The skirt is a slim-line pencil skirt with a back pleat.

For these body measurements:

• 1.5 cm (5/8") seam allowances.
• Original notations on the pattern pieces are in German and English.
• Guide with original information and written instructions*, in English only.
  
• Links to our online library of helpful sewing references.
• Printed on 40-GSM semi-transparent paper.
  

*Sewing experience is required, because the instructions are without diagrams.

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