7195 EMPIRE MIDRIFF TIED/SLEEVES OR NOT 75 FLOOR GOWN PATTERN 16

great gown tied or not, sleeves peasant style or kimono type sleeves or surplice sleeveless view.. gowns with front midriff and back elastic have skirt gathered to bodice above normal waist.. 1 with low round neck has raglan sleeves, elastic at neck and sleeve edges and self fabric tie ends.. 2 with self binding at V shape neck and cape type sleeves is trimmed with lace edging and purchased appliques.. 3 with self binding at neck and armholes has surplice bodice and metallic novelty braid.. use cotton broadcloth, batiste, dot swiss, challis, surah, sateen, chintz, print silk, jersey, cotton knit etc.. 1,3, also in matte jersey.. lovely any decade.. size 16 more modern sizing, bust 38, waist 30, hip 40 inches. 1975 cut and checked out ok all accounted for.. Simplicity 7195.