1951 One-piece Dress and Bolero, Original Simplicity 8383 34" bust spats 8-piece hand-drafted pattern originally by

8-piece hand-drafted pattern originally by Beyer's

11-piece pattern originally by Butterick is a very scarce pattern for Howard Greer's design for a costume as worn by Miss Hepburn in an R

The collar is slightly modified in the fabric sample shown

however I suggest: Bengaline

An inside strap secures tie belts fastened on the outside at front for closing

1951 One-piece Dress and Bolero, Original Simplicity 8383 34" bust spats 8-piece hand-drafted pattern originally byS8383; 1951 One piece Dress and Bolero 34" bust, Original Simplicity 8383 Short kimono sleeves, a square neckline and notched tucks style the bodice. The skirt is fashioned with soft pleats at the front waist and a deep pleat at either side of center back panel. The short bolero has large cuffs on kimono sleeves and a collar cut in one with the front. Style 1 features ball fringe, Style 2 a cummerbund. Size: Size 16 fits 34" bust, 28" waist, 37" hip.