Simplicity 3039 - a full-skirted shirtdress from 1959


I recently finished a 1959 Shirtdress with a full skirt that has darling little pleats in clusters of four.  This is my first full-skirted number, and as you can see I am a little afraid of an underskirt at this stage - give me a few days!


Here is the pattern - Simplicity 3039:


I'm calling it my Coal-Miner's Daughter dress, and I have posted the story behind the name and additional construction details on my blog if you'd like to read more.

Happy New Year to you all!