1940s Pin Up Dress Tutorial

Make a gorgeous spring dress that's a modern take on classic 1940s Hollywood with this 1940s Pin Up Dress Tutorial. Inspired by old Hollywood glam, this DIY skater dress is the perfect excuse to play with color and print this year, and shows you how to make a trendy keyhole neckline. Made with 2.5 yards of fun printed knit fabric, this free dress tutorial walks you through each step of the design process, from how to draft your bodice pattern to how to create your neckline, so that you don't have to worry about any guesswork. Simple pick a pretty print and practice creating your victory rolls, because this vintage sewing project is one you don't want to miss!

Project TypeMake a Project

Time to CompleteWeekend project

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