Reason For Make Do and Mend, Sample Sale:

Ex Display item, Faulty Button (Spare available to sew)

A Classic 1940′s Shirtwaister Dress with diagonal jet Buttons at the front and a belted waist for easy and stunning under collar, comfortable fitting. Finishes 2” below the knee. The super soft rayon crepe de chine fabric is in authentic printed 40′s design, and it’s soft handle and easy care too.

A "Seamstress of Bloomsbury" Original, Simply the best quality fabric, attention to detail and authentic Lillian Wells designs. Want to know more about the history of Lillian Wells who was the original Seamstress of Bloomsbury? .. Check out the link from our Home Page, She was a wonderful woman
and an inspiration to us all.

In keeping with tradition all "Seamstress of Bloomsbury" garments are lovingly hand finished right here in the UK. Love authentic vintage...? this is as good as it gets.

​Quick International Size Conversion Guide:

​UK 8, EU 36, US 4

UK 10, EU 38, US 6

UK 12, EU 40, US 8

UK 14, EU 42, US 10

UK 16, EU 44, US 12

UK 18, EU 46, US 14

Please note, All our items are sold in UK sizing .. Australia Dress sizes are the same as UK​