OK. I know this is a topic that has probably been raised before, but I need an answer.
I am a dresses and skirts only person. I have been looking for either a pattern or nurse dress that is in the WWI / WW2 style. So far, I have not been able to find even a shirtdress pattern that I could make over.
I love the nursing dress idea. I may not go white unless I have to, because that colour looks horrible on me! I want to find a pattern that I could make in a variety of different colours. If anyone has a dress or pattern they want to get rid of, or knows of a good place to get such, I would really appreciate it.
Even if I found a dress in one of those styles ( I am really more looking to the 1940s), though not authentic. I would most likely take it apart, use the pieces to make a pattern, and put it back together again. I just want help! It would be so much easier than trying to coordinate tops and bottoms. And yes, I would probably love wearing the caps as well!
I saw an advertisement for a movie, I guess it is called the ANZAC Girls and nursing. I have no idea what it is about, but it looked like their outfits were WWI. I found a pattern for that outfit, but I am thinking that a later time would be more practical! Any advice is appreciated!
I have the Red Cross one, with a 42" bust. They were sold based on bust size. I had to adjust the skirt. I needed it for a WWII museum event. Email me if you are still looking.
sallyrnrrt, ADN, RN
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