Making a 1940s Shirtdress from a Novelty Print Fabric

Though rather uncommon, dresses from the mid to late 1940's were sometimes patterned in everything from florals to parachutes to accordions. So when I stumbled upon this cotton voile fabric printed with aesthetically-colored and extremely modern plastic bags, I knew it had to become a mid-40s shirtdress! The pattern I used was partially self-drafted, the bodice being made from my block pattern and the other pieces coming from various other sewing patterns in my collection. Other Sewing Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrdWkxxlX66Wx7zET4DgP_iXtdlhPcDIi 0:00 - Intro 0:34 - Design, Pattern, and Cutting 2:12 - Preparing to Sew 3:01 - Bodice 4:01 - Neckline Shenanigans 5:30 - Sleeves and Shoulder Pads 7:18 - Skirt 8:48 - Finishing Details 9:55 - Outro Thanks so much for watching! If you enjoyed the video, feel free to subscribe for more fuzzy sock plushies, sewing, and whatever else I feel like doing!