1950s Vintage Simplicity Sewing Pattern 1596 Cute Toddler Girls Party Dress Sz 6
Circa 1956 Simplicity Pattern No. 1596 - Child's One-Piece Dress
Circa 1956 Simplicity Pattern No. 1596 for a child's one-piece dress, size 6, with a square neckline that may be finished with short sleeves or left sleeveless. View 1 has a contrasting yoke and pockets trimmed with lace edging and bias binding. View 2 features pert shoulder ties cut from the skirt fabric. View 3 is trimmed with dainty eyelet edging and ribbon-laced beading. Complete and in nice condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Simplicity No. 1596
- Year: Circa 1956
- Garment: Child's One-Piece Dress
- Size: 6 (Breast 24", Waist 22", Hip 26")
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
- Envelope Condition: Worn, Professionally Repaired
Design
Simplicity 1596 offers three takes on a square-necklined child's dress from ten pattern pieces. View 1 adds short sleeves, a contrasting yoke, and patch pockets, with lace edging trimming both the yoke and the pockets' bias-bound upper edge. View 2 goes sleeveless with pert shoulder ties made from the skirt fabric itself. View 3 dresses things up further with dainty eyelet edging and beading laced through with ribbon. Suggested fabrics for View 1 include cotton, linen, pique, nylon, taffeta, and rayon, with cotton, linen, rayon, or nylon for the contrast yoke; View 2's top suits cottons, pique, linen, rayon, or nylon, with lengthwise striped cottons, rayon, or nylon for the skirt; View 3 calls for plaid or plain cottons, taffeta, or rayon.
A Moment in Fashion History
The square neckline and full, gathered skirt on this pattern echo the era's grown-up party dress shaping, scaled down for a child. Offering three finishing options - a tailored yoke and pockets, simple shoulder ties, or eyelet and ribbon trim - let a single pattern serve everything from playwear to a special occasion.
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 Simplicity pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our 1950s Simplicity children's collection - a growing selection of vintage kids' sewing patterns from the decade. Come take a look.
