Vintage 1970s Ladies Empire Waist Mini Dress Sewing Pattern - Simplicity 9446 - Knee-Length Retro Dress for Parties, Cosplay & Vintage Fashion Enthusiasts

The dress with skirt stitched to bodice above normal waistline has back zipper, low round neckline, front loop and button closing and set-in sleeves gathered to armhole and at lower edge with elastic casing. Mini length V. 1 has long sleeves. Ankle length V. 2 has short puff sleeves.  This Design has the new Narrow Shoulder Look. The Shoulder Length of the Pattern is Shorter and the Head of the Sleeve is Higher.

Year - 1971

Size - 12

Bust - 34 inches

Waist -  25 1/2 inches

Hip -  36 inches

Used - yes

Instruction Sheet - yes

Complete - yes

Envelope Condition - good/fair.  Wear may include a  rips, bends, creases, writing, torn flaps, discoloration, old tape, torn seams, etc      

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