Vogue 7691: 1950s Classic Uncut Misses Dress Sz 32 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
1952 Vogue Pattern No. 7691 – One-Piece Dress
1952 Vogue Pattern No. 7691 for a tailored women's one-piece dress. A slim skirt with released dart pleats at the side-fronts and an inverted pleat at center back joins a buttoned-front bodice at the waistline, finished with a collarless, shaped neckline. Choose short sleeves (View A) or three-quarter length sleeves with shaped cuffs (View B). Side-seam pockets add practicality to the streamlined silhouette. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Vogue No. 7691
- Year: 1952
- Garment: One-Piece Dress
- Size: 14 (32" Bust, 35" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded and Unused
Design
Vogue 7691 pairs a controlled, slim skirt with a buttoned bodice for a polished daytime look. Released dart pleats at the side-fronts and an inverted pleat at center back give just enough ease for movement without disrupting the narrow line, while side-seam pockets keep the silhouette clean and functional. The bodice buttons down the front below a collarless, shaped neckline, and closes at the waist with a fitted inside belt. View A finishes with short sleeves for a lighter, warm-weather version, while View B offers three-quarter length sleeves with shaped cuffs for a more tailored, cool-weather look — both cut from the same 14-piece pattern.
A Moment in Fashion History
By 1952, the slim skirt had become a defining alternative to the fuller, circular skirts of the era — a quieter, more streamlined statement that relied on precise dart and pleat placement rather than volume for its shape. Vogue 7691 reflects that controlled approach directly, offering the released dart pleats needed for ease of movement while keeping the narrow line the decade increasingly favored for daytime wear.
Connections
This pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, Always in Vogue — a growing collection celebrating the fashion-forward spirit of Vogue's home sewing patterns. Come take a look.
