Travelling Suit Pattern
[#508] by Folkwear Patterns

This sophisticated World War I era outfit was made in New York and was probably a copy of a trendy Paris fashion. The military-styled Jacket features Princess seams, shaped waistline, and below-hip peplum. The high stand collar has an optional contrast overcollar; decorative insets adorn the cuffs. The dress has a plunging V-neck in front and back, shoulder pleats, waist-shaping tucks, and decorative buckle at centre front.
Suggested fabrics: Suiting weight linen, gabardine, or silk; lightweight wool and blends; heavyweight cotton twill. Optional overcollar of light- to medium-weight silk, cotton, or linen.
U.S. sizes 6 to 20. Bust 30.5" to 42". Waist 23" to 34". Hip 32.5" to 44". Back waist length 15.5" to 17.5".