1940s house dress

I've written previously about my campaign to "Bring Back the House Dress" and it struck a chord with many of you. Apparently I'm not the only one who has become disenchanted with sloppy at-home wear and is trying to up my game. But what about winter? Here are some of my suggestions for cold weather "house dresses".

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Advance 2117; ca. 1938; House Dress. Featured in Advance Fashion News, September 1938 [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!] Mugsey35

Vintage house dress sewing pattern - Simplicity 4584

Hollywood 1619; ca. 1945; One-piece wrap-around dress – The shaped collar extends into surplice line to waist in back. Inset belt end draws through slash at left side and ties in front. Cap sleeves cut in one with bodice. Two large pockets button to skirt. View 2 has square neck-line in front and surplice back with applied bands. Featured on the back cover of Hollywood Patterns magazine, July 1945 [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your…

I know you’re out there, laughing derisively at the topic of today’s post but I kind of, sort of, only halfway care. And maybe today’s entry is proof positive I’ve taken lea…

Hello, housedress! Your rickrack looks mighty fine. I think I'll sew you. You make me want to fluff up the couch cushions! I love your *real...

Advance 3312; ca. 1943; View 1, Coat of One Material. View 2, Coat with Contrasting Underfacing, Midsection, Tie-belt and Skirt. [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]