1950s Vintage Butterick Sewing Pattern 8283 Cute Toddler Girls Dress Size 3
Original circa 1957 Butterick Pattern No. 8283 - Girls' Jumper, Skirt and Blouse
Original circa 1957 Butterick Printed Pattern No. 8283 for a girls' jumper, skirt, and blouse. The full jumper skirt is finished with an inverted front pleat, worn over a tucked-front blouse with button trim - View A pairs the jumper with a short puff-sleeved blouse, View B pairs the separate skirt with a lace-trimmed blouse in three-quarter sleeves. Complete Nice Condition, with a Worn envelope that has been professionally repaired.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Butterick No. 8283
- Year: Circa 1957
- Garment: Girls' Jumper, Skirt and Blouse
- Size: 3 (22" Breast)
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
- Envelope: Worn, Professionally Repaired
Design
Butterick 8283 offers two complete looks from the same core pieces. View A's jumper skirt flares out from an inverted front pleat and pairs with a short puff-sleeved blouse finished with tucks and button trim, optional saddle stitching adding a handmade touch. View B keeps the same full skirt on its own, worn instead with a lace-trimmed blouse in three-quarter sleeves. Ten pattern pieces are included, suggested in lightweight wools, corduroy, velveteen, cotton or rayon suitings, cotton broadcloth, or nylon and dacron sheers.
A Moment in Fashion History
A jumper-and-blouse set like this one gave a growing girl real everyday versatility - swap the blouse, and the same full skirt could move from playtime to a dressier outing. The tucked, button-trimmed blouse detailing reflects the same appetite for structured, finished daywear that shaped women's fashion throughout the decade, scaled down for the youngest set.
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 Butterick pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our collection of 1950s Butterick Kids Patterns - browse the full range of Butterick's home sewing designs for children from the decade. Come take a look.
