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How to Draft A Classic Vintage Dress // Waist Yoke 1930's/1940's Dress

Jul 27, 2026 · 23.7K views

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dress
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pattern drafting
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DescriptionToday I'm delving into a rather classic style of vintage dress, most popular through the 1930s and 1940s, these same pattern drafting modifications can be used to create most midriff yoke styles from throughout the mid 20th century. This fabric at Mood (not spon): https://www.moodfabrics.com/collections/rayon-crepe-fMore
Today I'm delving into a rather classic style of vintage dress, most popular through the 1930s and 1940s, these same pattern drafting modifications can be used to create most midriff yoke styles from throughout the mid 20th century. This fabric at Mood (not spon): https://www.moodfabrics.com/collections/rayon-crepe-fashion-fabrics/products/mood-exclusive-night-air-sustainable-viscose-crepe-427112 Contour guide from Patternmaking Design: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/15903404921450407/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/15903404921450405/ Music and Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound. Thank you Patrons! Need to make a block pattern? There are many options, and I talk about several in this playlist! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weIdvU0g4tk&list=PLxmC6PRxKKf_2gZzEIthYikg-u-Vr6pbT Where I get my pattern drafting paper: https://atlaslevy.3dcartstores.com/Paper_c_13.html (not sponsored) More from me? Want to help me continue making more videos? Listen to me ramble on in a monthly podcast? Watch an additional project video each month? Peruse my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheClosetHistorian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclosethistorian/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bmesposito/ The PO box has closed. Thank you for watching!

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