1940s (World War II)
It's hard to think of a more generic description than "work garment." Simplicity called their similar pattern a "Slack Suit or Coverall," but the concept is largely the same - a shirt and trousers united at the waist. Butterick's solution to the drop seat is to sew the belt to the top edge of the trousers, with the shirt being buttoned to the trousers only at the side back edges.
In the description, Butterick advises us to "Note the large utility pocket,"which is the very long breast pocket on the shirt, with its convenient pencil slot.
Even though Butterick's copy department thinks that the sleeveless version is "perfect for your outdoor life," the illustrator decided to show the lady holding a pipe wrench, an implement not generally required for "outdoor life." I can imagine the sleeveless version being worn over a pullover sweater during the winter.
For the photographer's visit to the plant, this young lady has layered a white shirt with her "work garment:"
This unprinted pattern does not appear to have been used.
3 comments:
The button union solution you describe makes a lot more sense than some of the other old jumpsuits you've posted.
The button union you've described makes a lot more sense than the other old jumpsuits you've posted.
I love these work outfits. So glad to see you posting again!
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