Vogue 6451: 1940s Charming Misses Swingback Jacket Sz MED Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original Vogue Pattern No. 6451 – Beach Coat or Bolero
Original Vogue Pattern No. 6451, an easy-to-make women's finger-tip length beach coat with straight fronts and a flared, ripple back. Finished with a shaped collar and two patch pockets, this versatile design offers kimono sleeves in three-quarter length turned back to form cuffs, or full length gathered to band cuffs — View A is fully reversible. A separate bolero view is cut off above the waistline for a cropped alternative. Complete Nice Used Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Vogue No. 6451
- Year: Undated
- Garment: Bolero or Coat
- Size: Medium (32"-34" Bust)
- Condition: Complete Nice Used
Design
Vogue 6451 offers real versatility in just nine pattern pieces. The finger-tip length coat pairs straight fronts with a flared, ripple back for movement, finished with a shaped collar and two roomy patch pockets. Kimono sleeves come in a three-quarter length turned back to form their own cuffs, or full length gathered into a band cuff — and View A is reversible, doubling the design's wear. For a cropped alternative, View C offers the same silhouette as a bolero cut off above the waistline. Well suited to beach-ready cottons, terry cloth, or lightweight prints.
A Moment in Fashion History
Reversible, easy-to-make beach coats like this one reflect the growing postwar leisure culture, when a single adaptable cover-up needed to move gracefully from the sand to the boardwalk — practical, comfortable, and quick enough to sew for a summer's worth of wear.
Illustration
The cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight the original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic Vogue pattern envelope.
Connections
This oversized reversible beach coat is a study in effortless dressing, meant to be thrown over a swimsuit or worn as its own casual piece with nothing more than sandals underneath. Explore our ongoing exhibits showcasing Vogue's fashion-forward offerings for home sewing, Always in Vogue, and casual looks for girls and women moving through history, Sporty Looks for Active Gals.
