Golden Hands Monthly was another Marshall Cavendish publication, specialising in patterns for clothing that could be knit, crocheted or sewn at home. Each issue contained one multi-sized sewing pattern for a woman's garment. This dress looks as if it was intended for special occasion wear.
"In response to requests for a dress that is demure yet flattering, feminine without being over fussy, and fashionable yet dateless, here is one with all these features and more besides.
The bodice is high necked and skims the body with clever seaming and unusual buttoning; the sleeves are tight, but with pleated fullness at the shoulder for easy movement and a cuff that flares into a full circle; the skirt sways and swirls with each movement, being circular also, flattering to even the larger hipped person. So if you are tired of separates, trousers and jeans, this is the dress to remind you that you are a woman, and we guarantee you will look a very pretty one too."
Fabric suggestions for this dress were wool or synthetic crepes, lightweight wools and closely woven tweeds, rather than the ubiquitous 1970s polyester double-knit.
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