From the August issue (well, the UK used to be quite cold during the summer) of Britannia and Eve, a duffle coat that assumes an awful lot of tailoring knowledge on the part of the maker. Clothing rationing ended in 1949, but this is the sort of pattern that might be created from the good bits of an old blanket or an older family member's coat. Left-click to enlarge.
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Oh these are the patterns that Costume Students dread. During the 1920-40's, ink was expensive, so holes were used to indicate grain and darts. But remember, these people were still sewing most of their clothing, so they had a great understanding of how garments go together.
It did seem to take a lot for granted, like early Burda patterns.
The UK is still cold in the summer. There fine days and a thunderstorm. Or Lord Byron's "the English winter, which ends on July, to recommence in August"
ooh, I love these old patterns with simple directions to cut them out right on the fabric
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