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If you find a May Manton Fashion Co. catalog for those years, please contact Past Patterns so that we may finalize the research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only instructions for constructing the pattern were printed on the front side edge of the envelope in the statement, \"For quantity of material, directions and diagrams for cutting see reverse side of envelope.\" \u003cspan\u003eNo separate construction sheet was included with any of the three patterns. We have copied instructions from contemporary sewing books and added illustrations where they were needed. It is an easy pattern to sew. The details are left to the individual and historian who knows what this uniform should look like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★\u003cbr\u003eThis Scout Uniform pattern was designed to fit the size and shape of a late 1910s girl. Originally the sizes included in the package were for 10 years, 14 years and 18 years. Past Patterns graded the pattern for 12 years and 16 years. Now, the package works for bust sizes 30”-36”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★\u003cbr\u003eMaterials Required (all 45” fabric)\u003cbr\u003eFor the Long Coat\u003cbr\u003eAges 10-12 3 5\/8 Yds\u003cbr\u003eAges 14-16 4 Yds\u003cbr\u003eAge 18 4 ¾ Yds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Short Coat\u003cbr\u003eAges 10-12 2 ¾ Yds\u003cbr\u003eAges 14-16 2 7\/8 Yds\u003cbr\u003eAge 18 3 1\/8 Yds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo fabric suggestions were on the envelope, but we know that Khaki was the main fabric used in Girl Scout uniforms from the era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Past Patterns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44185570345020,"sku":"PP126","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4442\/2972\/files\/PP0126-front-cover__14951.1706217127.800.800.png?v=1775821444"},{"product_id":"products-late-1920s-young-girls-frock-html","title":"Late 1920s Young Girl's Frock","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 42\" bust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Late 1920s Frock sewing pattern was originally published by The Butterick Pattern Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★\u003cbr\u003eOn the original packaging this garment was described as a “Frock for Young Women and Girls.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frock can be made with sleeves or without and with the back drape or without. The neck opening can be high, low or V. The tier draperies and the back cape can be made of lace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructions are clear and well illustrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seam allowance is 3\/8 inch but the sides, shoulders, cape and sleeves have a \"French fitting seam\" provided for \"letting out\". The French fitting seams add 2 inches to the 3\/8 inch seam allowance. If you are a size 42\" bust you would be able to fit the frock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 variations of the Frock can be created using this pattern.\u003cbr\u003eThis Frock pattern was designed to fit the size and shape of a 1920s woman with 40”-42” bust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★\u003cbr\u003eMaterials Required\u003cbr\u003e\"No Up or Down\" Materials required:\u003cbr\u003eWith Cape Back w\/o Sleeves\u003cbr\u003e4 3\/4 Yds of 36\" wide,\u003cbr\u003e4 1\/4 Yds of 39\" wide\u003cbr\u003eor 4 ¾ Yds of 39\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Cape Back and Long Sleeves\u003cbr\u003e5 3\/8 Yds of 36\" wide\u003cbr\u003eor 4 3\/4 Yds 39\" wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout Cape Back and Long Sleeves\u003cbr\u003e4 3\/8 Yds. of 36\" wide\u003cbr\u003eor 4 1\/8 Yds. 39\" wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout cape back and w\/o Sleeves\u003cbr\u003e4 Yds of 36\" wide\u003cbr\u003eor 3 5\/8 Yds of 39\" wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrocks of this era were made of Fine All-Over Lace, Georgette, Silk Voile, Crepe Roma, Crepe Satin, Marquisette, Silk Crepe or Crepe de Chine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis pattern is only one size; the original size. The pattern envelope, instructions and pattern pieces are unedited. The older the pattern the more likely it is to have limited instructions. 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She followed Saundra's original instructions, built a test garment and resolved a few design errors along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a well-tested set of instructions that will allow you to build a unique, beautiful, period-accurate, gown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkirt length at Center Front for All Sizes is 42\"\u003cbr\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★\u003cbr\u003eBust 32 ½\" - 48\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist 24 ½\" - 40\"\u003cbr\u003eHips 34 ½\" - 50\"\u003cbr\u003eDesigns are included for B, C \u0026amp; D cups\u003cbr\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★\u003cbr\u003eTo make the bodice w\u0026amp; skirt using fashion fabric, purchase in 54\" wide fabric:\u003cbr\u003e6 1\/2 yds. for sizes 8-14\u003cbr\u003e8 1\/8 yds. for sizes 16-20\u003cbr\u003e9 5\/8 yds. for sizes 22-26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original garment's fashion fabric was a lightweight (but not thin) taffeta in soft, pink silk.  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