{"title":"Hollywood Glamour","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong a collector favorite, Hollywood Patterns combined the style of Vogue with an early celebrity culture.  There magazines, flyers and even envelope fronts featured major stars of their day.  Faces like Betty Grable, Claudette Colbert, Katherine Hepburn, Lucy and Joan Crawford grace many of the envelope. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hollywood-starlet-1194-1940s-classic-wwii-suit-size-32-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood 1194: 1940s Classic Misses WWII Suit Size 32 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1943 Hollywood Four Star Pattern No. 1194 - Two-Piece Suit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1943 Hollywood Four Star Pattern No. 1194\u003c\/strong\u003e for a\n\u003cstrong\u003emisses' two-piece suit\u003c\/strong\u003e, offered in two views. The jacket features\nshoulder yokes cut in one with the front and back panels, soft gathers released below the\nyoke, and dart tucks above the pockets, finished with a notched collar and choice of long\nor short one-piece sleeves. A six-gored skirt completes the suit. [Pattern Condition:\npending confirmation - no condition code available from filename.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 1194 (Four Star Patterns)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1943\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' Two-Piece Suit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 (32\" Bust, 35\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e [TBD - confirm before publishing]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeventeen pattern pieces build this tailored suit. The jacket's shoulder yokes are cut\nin one with the front and back panels, with soft gathers released just below the yoke\nseam for shape without bulk, and dart tucks placed above the pockets for a smooth fit\nthrough the hip. A notched collar finishes the neckline, and the sleeve can be made long\nor short from a single one-piece pattern piece. The skirt is cut in six gores for gentle,\neven flare. View 1 shows the suit in a solid color with a contrast blouse; View 2 shows\nthe jacket made up in a printed fabric with matching skirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tailored two-piece suit was a wartime wardrobe workhorse, offering the polish of a\nmatched set while getting more mileage from fabric than a full dress silhouette. Hollywood\nPattern 1194 also belongs to the company's Four Star Patterns line, a premium 25-cent tier\npositioned above Hollywood's standard 15-cent patterns during the WWII years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight\nthe original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic\nHollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"curated\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/women-of-wwii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen of WWII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. Also part of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44134353109215,"sku":"holl 1194-32B","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/1194_front_fixed.jpg?v=1783457891"},{"product_id":"hollywood-starlet-959-1930s-chic-uncut-plus-size-coat-42-bust-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood Starlet 949: 1930s Chic Uncut Plus Size Coat 42 Bust Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1935 Hollywood Pattern No. 949 - Three-Quarter Length Coat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1935 Hollywood Pattern No. 949\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003emisses'\nthree-quarter length coat\u003c\/strong\u003e, with RKO-Radio star Irene Dunne featured in the inset\nphotograph on the envelope. Offered in two distinct versions: a tailored coat with\nnotched collar, shaped patch pockets, and two-piece coat sleeves, finished with a\ncenter-back vent and suitable for lining; or a softer style with a rolled collar and\nseven-eighths length sleeves shirred at the top. Factory Folded and Unused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 949\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1935\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' Three-Quarter Length Coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 Bust, 45 Hip (Extra Size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded and Unused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEleven pattern pieces build this versatile three-quarter length coat, offered in two\ndistinct treatments. The tailored version closes with a notched collar and adds shaped\npatch pockets and two-piece coat sleeves for a crisp, structured look, with the center\nback seam ending in a vent and the option to line the coat fully. The alternate version\nsoftens the design considerably with a rolled collar and seven-eighths length sleeves\nshirred at the top for a gentler, more draped silhouette. Recommended fabrics span\nflannel, tweed, velveteen, velvet, satin, cotton tweed, taffeta, novelty woolens, and\nnovelty cottons, suiting the coat to both everyday wear and dressier occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1935, the mid-decade silhouette favored a longer, leaner coat line, and Hollywood\n949's two-version approach - one tailored and structured, one soft and shirred - reflects\nhow a single pattern could serve both a woman's practical daytime needs and her taste for\na more relaxed, draped look. The envelope features Irene Dunne, an RKO Radio Pictures\ncontract star of the era who earned her first Academy Award nomination for Cimarron in\n1931 and, in this same year of 1935, appeared in both Magnificent Obsession and Roberta\nalongside Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers - placing her at the height of her RKO years when\nthis envelope reached home sewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight\nthe original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic\nHollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"curated\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47446182363359,"sku":"holl 959-42B 9\/27\/2025cy","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Holl-949-Irene-Dunne-Sz-42-B-Sept-2025-Front--Circa-1935-FF-016000.jpg?v=1770659014"},{"product_id":"1940s-vintage-hollywood-sewing-pattern-1480-rare-uncut-wwii-misses-beret-purse","title":"1940s Vintage Hollywood Sewing Pattern 1480 Rare Uncut WWII Misses Beret \u0026 Purse","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Circa 1944 Hollywood Pattern No. 1480 – Beret and Handbag Set, Factory Sealed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1944 Hollywood Pattern No. 1480\u003c\/strong\u003e for an \u003cstrong\u003eoversized beret and two handbag styles\u003c\/strong\u003e, offered as a one-size accessory set. This envelope is especially notable: it remains \u003cstrong\u003efactory sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning the tissue inside has never been opened or examined. The large beret is designed to be worn on or off the face with an adjustable headband, paired with a choice of a drawstring handbag or a shoulder-strap shopping bag featuring a roomy patch pocket with two compartments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 1480\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beret and Handbag Set (Accessories)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e One Size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded and Unused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Sealed — Contents Unexamined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollywood Pattern 1480 offers a large beret with an adjustable headband, made to be worn on or off the face depending on the mood of the day. It pairs with two very different bag options: a softly gathered handbag with a drawstring closing, or a practical shoulder-strap shopping bag with a large patch pocket divided into two compartments — one clearly meant for stamps, the other for change, a small but telling detail of how women organized their day-to-day essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis envelope carries the \"Hollywood Four Star Patterns\" branding at 25¢, a step up from the company's standard 15¢ line — a fun detail for collectors, showing this budget pattern house occasionally packaged an accessory set as something a little more special. The shopping bag's built-in stamp and change compartments are a charming, practical nod to wartime life, when ration stamps were as essential to carry as cash. Because this envelope has never been opened, it offers a rare, untouched glimpse at exactly how Hollywood Pattern Company packaged this design for the home sewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Hollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/women-of-wwii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen of WWII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. It's also part of our exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47503985705183,"sku":"holl 1480-OSFA","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Holl-1480-Oversized-Beret-Purses-OSFA-Oct-2025-FRONT-CIRCA-1945-FF-Envelope-is-sealed-015000.jpg?v=1770575841"},{"product_id":"hollywood-starlet-1796-1930s-uncut-misses-dress-sz-34-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood Starlet 1796: 1930s Uncut Misses Dress Sz 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1939 Hollywood Pattern No. 1796 - One-Piece Frock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1939 Hollywood Pattern No. 1796\u003c\/strong\u003e, part of Hollywood's \"Pattern of Youth\" line, for a \u003cstrong\u003emisses' one-piece princess frock\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Paramount ingenue Mary Carlisle featured in the inset photograph on the envelope. Offered in three views with a high or open neck and two collar styles, this design can be trimmed with a series of bows down the bodice front, finished with a cascade jabot and lace-edged collar and cuffs, or kept simply tailored with a mandarin collar. Front seam pockets and short sleeves complete the design. Factory Folded and Unused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 1796\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1939 (Pre-WWII)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-Piece Princess Frock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 (34\" Bust, 37\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded and Unused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirteen pattern pieces build this princess-seamed frock, cut to skim the body through the bodice before releasing into a soft, gently flared skirt. The high or open neckline takes two collar treatments, and pockets set neatly into the front seams keep the silhouette clean. View 1 dresses up the bodice front with a trio of soft bows; View 2 adds a cascade jabot with a lace-edged collar and cuffs for a more romantic finish; View 3 closes with a simple mandarin collar for a tailored everyday look. Short sleeves are consistent across all three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the late 1930s, the princess silhouette - fitted through the bodice via long vertical seams rather than a waist seam - had become a favorite for its flattering, unbroken line, and Hollywood 1796 offers three ways to dress that same base shape from simply tailored to romantically trimmed. The envelope features Mary Carlisle, a Paramount ingenue known throughout the 1930s for a string of musical comedies opposite Bing Crosby, including College Humor, Double or Nothing, and Doctor Rhythm. Carlisle's run of Paramount films through the decade lines up closely with this pattern's circa-1939 dating, capturing her at the height of her career as a Hollywood \"girl next door.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Hollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-connection-type=\"curated\" data-section=\"connections\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/women-of-wwii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen of WWII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing, including the Pre-WWII years leading into it. Also part of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48996496670943,"sku":"holl 1796-34B 4\/19\/2026cy","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Holl-1796-frock-sze-34-Starlet-Mary-Carlisle-Apr-2026-FRONT-Circa-1939-FF--050000.jpg?v=1776642249"},{"product_id":"hollywood-1788-1930s-stylish-misses-sun-dress-sz-36-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood 1788: 1930s Misses Pre WWII Sun Dress Sz 36 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1939 Hollywood Pattern No. 1788 - Sun Frock and Jacket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1939 Hollywood Pattern No. 1788\u003c\/strong\u003e, part of Hollywood's \"Pattern of Youth\" line, for a \u003cstrong\u003emisses' sun frock and jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e. Offered in four views: a floral frock with round bow-tied collar and short puff sleeves worn under a short fitted jacket, a striped bodice and skirt combination without the jacket, and a sleeveless sun dress version with a sweetheart neckline on slim straps. A shaped mid-section joins the four-piece circular skirt to the fitted bodice throughout, and the jacket's high neck finishes in a plain or scalloped collar. Complete and in Nice Condition. The original instruction sheet is damaged; a professionally repaired working copy is included so the original can be preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 1788\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1939\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun Frock and Jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 (36\" Bust, 39\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original damaged; professionally repaired working copy included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirteen pattern pieces build this versatile warm-weather set. A shaped mid-section joins the four-piece circular skirt to the fitted bodice top, giving the skirt its soft, full movement. The short fitted jacket buttons to a high neckline finished with either a plain or scalloped collar, and very short sleeves close with turned-back cuffs. Removing the jacket reveals the sun dress beneath - a sweetheart-necklined, strappy design suited to the warmest days. The envelope suggests printed silk, silk crepe, faille, taffeta, novelty cotton, rayon challis, linen, gingham, or pique, giving a sense of the range of fabrics home sewers reached for with this pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the late 1930s, the sun dress and matching cover-up jacket had become a wardrobe staple, offering a practical solution for warm days that could still convert to appropriate daytime coverage with the jacket in place. Hollywood Pattern 1788 was issued under the company's \"Pattern of Youth\" banner, printed prominently down the envelope's spine, reflecting the more youthful market Hollywood aimed this and similar lines toward in the years just before the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Hollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-connection-type=\"curated\" data-section=\"connections\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/women-of-wwii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen of WWII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. Also part of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130525196511,"sku":"holl 1788-36B 5\/9\/2026cy","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Holl-1788-frock-sz-36-may-2026-front-Circa-1939-Cnu-but-theinstruction-are-damaged-and-repaired-working-copy-made-06000.jpg?v=1778349954"},{"product_id":"hollywood-402-1940s-gorgeous-misses-new-look-suit-34-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood 402: 1940s Gorgeous Misses New Look Suit 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1947 Hollywood Pattern No. 402 - Two-Piece Cutaway Suit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1947 Hollywood Pattern No. 402\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003emisses'\ntwo-piece cutaway suit\u003c\/strong\u003e, offered in two views. The longer-length jacket\nintroduces a fashionable cutaway line, closing with three buttons below a notched\ncollar, with shaped flaps accenting the hipline. Long, shaped sleeves are cut with\ndeeper armholes for ease of movement, and a slim four-piece skirt is slashed at the\nside seams. Complete and in Nice Condition. Envelope shows honest wear and has been\nprofessionally repaired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 402\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1947\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' Two-Piece Cutaway Suit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 (34\" Bust, 37\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn and Repaired (Professionally Repaired)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve pattern pieces build this tailored suit. The jacket is cut to a longer length\nthan earlier suiting styles, its front cut away below the closure for the fashionable\ncutaway line, and finished with a notched collar and three-button front. Shaped flaps\naccent the hip, adding structure without bulk, while long sleeves are set into deeper\narmholes for easier movement through the shoulder. The slim four-piece skirt is slashed\nat the side seams, allowing a closer fit through the hip while still permitting a\ncomfortable stride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristian Dior's February 1947 debut collection - quickly nicknamed the \"New Look\" -\nreintroduced a defined waist, rounded shoulder, and longer hemline after years of\nwartime fabric restriction, and its influence rippled quickly into ready-to-wear and\nhome sewing patterns alike. Hollywood 402's longer jacket and fashionable new cutaway\nline reflect that same post-war shift toward a more sculpted, tailored silhouette - a\nsuit-length take on the moment's broader move away from the shorter, boxier lines of\nthe war years, and a fitting example of how quickly that change reached the everyday\nhome dressmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight\nthe original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic\nHollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"curated\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130534535391,"sku":"holl 402-34B 5\/9\/2026cy","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Holl-402-Suit-sz-34-May-2026-FRONT-Circa-1947-WER-CUN-04000.jpg?v=1778352192"},{"product_id":"hollywood-starlet-1650-1930s-misses-bette-davis-suit-36b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood Starlet 1650: 1930s Misses Bette Davis Suit 36B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1938 Hollywood Pattern No. 1650 - Two-Piece Suit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1938 Hollywood Pattern No. 1650\u003c\/strong\u003e, part of Hollywood's\n\"Pattern of Youth\" line, for a \u003cstrong\u003emisses' two-piece suit\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Warner Bros.\nstar Bette Davis featured in the inset photograph on the envelope. Offered in three\nviews, the short fitted jacket buttons to the neck with an optional collar and pockets\nset at the shaped seam, while darted sleeves can be made long or short. The flared skirt\nis cut in seven gores for graceful movement. Complete and in Nice Condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 1650\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1938\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' Two-Piece Suit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 (36\" Bust, 39\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFourteen pattern pieces build this short, fitted suit. The jacket buttons to the neck,\nwith an optional collar for a softer finish, and pockets set neatly into the shaped seam\nkeep the line clean through the hip. Darted sleeves can be made long or short, and the\nskirt is cut in seven gores, giving it a graceful flare while remaining slim through the\nwaist and hip. View 1 shows the jacket in a herringbone weave with patch breast pockets;\nView 2 keeps the same silhouette in a solid color with a rounded collar; View 3 offers a\nsofter take with a ruffled neckline in polka dot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe late 1930s tailored suit balanced structure with a softening influence at the neck\nand shoulder, and Hollywood 1650's shaped seams and optional collar reflect that gentler\napproach to daytime tailoring. The envelope features Bette Davis, a Warner Bros. contract\nstar who, in this same year of 1938, won her second Academy Award for Best Actress for\nJezebel - a role that marked a turning point toward the string of prestige pictures that\nwould define the most celebrated decade of her career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight\nthe original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic\nHollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"curated\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49213196337375,"sku":"holl 1650-36B 5\/16\/2026cy","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/HOll-1650-Bette-Davis-Starlet-sz-36-May-2026-front-CNU-Circa-1938-08000.jpg?v=1778963379"},{"product_id":"hollywood-997-1930s-uncut-womens-plus-size-blouse-42b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood 997: 1930s Uncut Womens Plus Size Blouse 42B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1935 Hollywood Pattern No. 997 - Waistcoat Blouse Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1935 Hollywood Pattern No. 997\u003c\/strong\u003e for two versatile misses' blouses, with RKO-Radio Pictures star Ann Harding featured in the inset photograph on the envelope. Blouse 1 is a waistcoat style, buttoned at center front below a notched collar, with an inverted back pleat and a belt set in from the side seams. Blouse 2 softens the same silhouette with gathers at the yoke, a narrow tied collar, and wrist ties on the long sleeves. Both share a single sleeve pattern cut in one with the yoke. Complete and in Nice Condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1935\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Blouses (Waistcoat and Tied-Collar Styles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 Bust, 45 Hip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirteen pattern pieces build two distinct blouses sharing a single sleeve-and-yoke piece. Blouse 1 takes a tailored waistcoat approach: buttoned center front below a notched collar, an inverted pleat at the back for ease, and a belt set in from the side seams, in long or short sleeves. Blouse 2 takes a softer approach, gathered to the yoke at both front and back with a narrow tied collar; its long sleeves finish with wrist ties or a buttoned band. Recommended fabrics for Blouse 1 include pique, flannel, linen, jersey, and silk crepe, while Blouse 2 suits flat crepe, taffeta, and novelty cottons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mid-1930s blouse offered a practical way to vary a wardrobe without a full new dress, and Hollywood 997's two versions - one tailored, one soft and gathered - reflect just how much range a single pattern could offer. The envelope features Ann Harding, an RKO-Radio Pictures leading lady of the early-to-mid 1930s known for sophisticated, patrician roles in films like The Animal Kingdom and Peter Ibbetson, at a time when she remained one of the studio's most prominent contract stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Hollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-connection-type=\"curated\" data-section=\"connections\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49213202596063,"sku":"holl 997-42B 5\/16\/2026cy","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/holl-997-blouse-42B-May-11-2026-front-CNU-Circa-1937-Waistcoat-and-blouse--010000.jpg?v=1778963785"},{"product_id":"hollywood-1450-1940s-uncut-wwii-womens-coat-sz-44-bust-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood 1450: 1940s Uncut WWII Womens Coat Sz 44 Bust Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1944 Hollywood Four Star Pattern No. 1450 - Box Coat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1944 Hollywood Four Star Pattern No. 1450\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003emisses' box coat\u003c\/strong\u003e, offered in three views and a size range extending all the way to this \u003cstrong\u003eextra size 44 Bust, 47 Hip\u003c\/strong\u003e - a genuinely hard-to-find range for a wartime-era vintage pattern. This long or seven-eighths length coat features a notched collar, vertical welt pockets, and wide sleeves with or without deep cuffs (fur hat shown for styling only, not included). Factory Folded and Unused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 1450 (Four Star Patterns)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' Box Coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44 (44\" Bust, 47\" Hip) - Extra Size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded and Unused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn and Repaired (Professionally Repaired)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollywood 1450 is a twelve-piece box coat pattern offering three distinct looks: View 1's long length with a striking contrast fur-effect trim at collar, front closure, and cuffs; View 2's shorter, seven-eighths length in a single fabric; and View 3's long, tailored single-breasted version with a notched collar and welt pockets. Wide sleeves can be finished with or without deep cuffs on any view. Unusual for a wartime-era pattern, this design was cut in an extended size range reaching all the way to this extra size 44 Bust \/ 47 Hip - a genuinely useful find for collectors and modern sewists working outside the standard vintage size range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWartime tailoring in 1944 still made room for a bit of glamour, as seen in View 1's fur-effect trim set against the simpler, more fabric-conscious lines elsewhere in the coat. Hollywood Pattern 1450 also belongs to the company's Four Star Patterns line, a premium 25-cent tier positioned above Hollywood's standard 15-cent patterns during the WWII years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Hollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"curated\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/women-of-wwii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen of WWII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. Also part of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49213313581279,"sku":"holl 1450-44B 5\/16\/2026cy","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Holl-1450-Coat-sz-44b-May-2026-Front-Circa-1944-FF-WER-05000.jpg?v=1778967833"},{"product_id":"hollywood-starlet-1059-1940s-wwii-misses-evening-gown-sz-36-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood Starlet 1059: 1940s WWII Misses Evening Gown Sz 36 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1943 Hollywood Pattern No. 1059 – Evening Gown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1943 Hollywood Pattern No. 1059\u003c\/strong\u003e for an elegant \u003cstrong\u003emisses' evening gown\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Hal Roach Studios starlet Marjorie Woodworth featured in the inset photograph on the envelope. This sweetheart-necklined design comes in two views: a dramatic full-length ballgown with its soft-pleated four-piece skirt scattered in small bow appliqués from waist to hem, or a shorter cocktail-length version sharing the same ruched bodice. Short puff or straight sleeves are both provided, along with an optional back tie belt. Complete and in Nice Condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 1059\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1943\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' Evening Gown (One-Piece Dress)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 (36\" Bust, 39\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn and Repaired (Professionally Repaired)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollywood Pattern 1059 is built from thirteen pattern pieces and centers on a sweetheart neckline softened with gathered pleats at center front. A shaped midsection seams the fitted bodice to a dramatically full, four-piece skirt laid in soft pleats at the waist. View 1 sweeps the skirt to dance-floor length, with small bow appliqués scattered from waist to hem for a romantic, whimsical finish. View 2 shortens the same bodice to a versatile day or cocktail length, gathering just a few bows near the hem. Short puff sleeves or a plainer straight sleeve are both included, and a tie belt at the back is optional on either version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1943, American eveningwear had to balance glamour with wartime practicality, and designs like Hollywood 1059 show formalwear still finding room for romance even as fabric was closely rationed. The sweetheart neckline and bow-trimmed skirt reflect a softer, more feminine silhouette that offered an escape from the era's uniforms and utility clothing. The envelope itself features Marjorie Woodworth, a 1940s starlet who was signed by Hal Roach Studios after being discovered while a student at the University of Southern California. She appeared in several of the studio's feature-length \"Streamliner\" comedies, remaining under contract with Roach until 1943 — the very year this pattern is dated, placing her at the height of her Hollywood career when this envelope reached home sewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Hollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"curated\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/women-of-wwii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen of WWII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. Also part of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49213322035423,"sku":"holl 1059-36B 5\/16\/2026cy","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/HOll-1059-Gown-frock--sz-36-may-2026.-front-WER-Circa-1943-cnu-08000.jpg?v=1778968397"},{"product_id":"hollywood-starlet-1096-1940s-misses-jumper-blouse-32b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood Starlet 1096: 1940s Misses Jumper \u0026 Blouse 32B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Circa 1943 Hollywood Pattern No. 1096 – Jumper and Blouse Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1943 Hollywood Pattern No. 1096\u003c\/strong\u003e for a misses' \u003cstrong\u003ejumper and blouse\u003c\/strong\u003e set, featuring Columbia Pictures star \u003cstrong\u003eAnn Miller\u003c\/strong\u003e on the envelope front. The skirt has front pleats and a panelled back, joined to the optional jumper top by an inset belt, while the blouse gathers at shoulder extensions of the back with a shirt collar, buttoned band closing, and pretty jabot frills. Long or short sleeves are included. Complete, Nice Condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 1096\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1943\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' Jumper and Blouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 (32\" Bust, 35\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete, Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn and Repaired, Professionally Repaired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollywood Pattern 1096 pairs a front-pleated, panel-backed skirt with an optional jumper top, joined by a neat inset belt at the waist — meaning the skirt can be worn alone or dressed up with the jumper depending on the occasion. The coordinating blouse gathers at shoulder extensions in back, with a shirt collar and buttoned band closing finished with delicate jabot frills at the neckline, available in long or short sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis envelope features \u003cstrong\u003eAnn Miller\u003c\/strong\u003e, credited as \"of Columbia Pictures.\" Circa 1943 lines up precisely with one of her best-known roles: that same year she starred in Columbia's \u003cem\u003eReveille with Beverly\u003c\/em\u003e, a wartime morale-boosting musical comedy that became one of her signature films. Miller had joined Columbia in 1941 after leaving RKO, quickly becoming known for her rapid-fire tap dancing, and this envelope captures her right in the middle of her busiest and most recognizable era at the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Hollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/women-of-wwii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen of WWII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. It's also part of our exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49397083930847,"sku":"holl 1096-32B 5\/23\/2026cy","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Holl-1096-jumper-and-blouse-Ann-Miller-starlet-sz-32-may-2026-FRONTwer-Circa-1943-cnu-06000.jpg?v=1779560278"},{"product_id":"hollywood-1407-1940s-misses-jumper-blouse-30-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood 1470: 1940s Misses Jumper \u0026 Blouse 30 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Circa 1944 Hollywood Pattern No. 1470 – Jumper, Skirt and Blouse Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1944 Hollywood Pattern No. 1470\u003c\/strong\u003e for a misses' \u003cstrong\u003ejumper, skirt, and blouse\u003c\/strong\u003e ensemble. The eight-gored skirt can be made with or without the jumper top, in a plain or scalloped edge, buttoning at the left hip. It pairs with a tuck-in blouse gathered at a high neck with a tied fold band, offered in long sleeves gathered to cuffs or a short sleeve version. Complete, Nice Condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 1470\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' Jumper, Skirt and Blouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 (30\" Bust, 33\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete, Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope and Original Instructions in Good Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollywood Pattern 1470 centers on a versatile eight-gored skirt, which can be worn on its own or topped with a coordinating jumper, made plain or with a pretty scalloped edge, and buttoning at the left hip. The tuck-in blouse gathers at a high neck finished with a tied fold band, with a choice of long sleeves gathered to cuffs or a simpler short sleeve — giving the wearer a mix-and-match set that could be styled several different ways from a single cut of fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis envelope carries the \"Hollywood Four Star Patterns\" branding at 25¢, a step up from the company's usual 15¢ price. It also bears a stamped notation reading \"Our Ceiling Price\" — a requirement of the wartime Office of Price Administration, which mandated that retailers clearly post ceiling prices on goods to help enforce anti-inflation price controls during WWII. It's a small but genuine artifact of the era's economic regulations, stamped directly onto a piece of everyday home sewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Hollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/women-of-wwii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen of WWII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. It's also part of our exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49398146990303,"sku":"holl 1407-30B 5\/23\/2026cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/HOll-1407-Frock-sz-30-MAY-2026-front-Circa-1944-CNU-004000.jpg?v=1779560986"},{"product_id":"hollywood-starlet-1042-1940s-uncut-misses-dress-30b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood Starlet 1042: 1940s Uncut Misses Dress 30B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Circa 1943 Hollywood Pattern No. 1042 – Coat Dress or Housecoat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1943 Hollywood Pattern No. 1042\u003c\/strong\u003e for a misses' \u003cstrong\u003ecoat dress or housecoat\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring RKO-Radio star \u003cstrong\u003eJane Wyatt\u003c\/strong\u003e on the envelope front. The collar continues to the back of the neck, with a buttoned closing running the full length from neck to hem, two patch pockets, and short sleeves made with or without cuffs. Clever length variations let the same pattern serve as a smart day dress or a full-length housecoat. Factory Folded and Unused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 1042\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1943\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' Coat Dress or Housecoat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 (30\" Bust, 33\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded and Unused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope and Original Instructions in Good Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollywood Pattern 1042 buttons the full length from neck to hem below a collar that continues around to the back of the neck, with two patch pockets and short sleeves, made plain or finished with cuffs. What makes this pattern especially clever is its dual length options: made short, as shown in the striped and polka dot views, it reads as a smart everyday shirtwaist dress; made long, as in the floral version, it becomes a full-length housecoat. One pattern, two genuinely different garments, depending only on how much fabric is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis envelope features \u003cstrong\u003eJane Wyatt\u003c\/strong\u003e, credited as \"of RKO-Radio.\" Circa 1943 lines up with her work at RKO in films like \u003cem\u003eThe Kansan\u003c\/em\u003e that same year, ahead of the more prestigious dramatic roles that would come later in her career. This pattern's day-dress-or-housecoat versatility was a genuinely popular wartime approach — with fabric rationing in effect, a single pattern that could serve double duty was both economical and practical, letting one design stretch across very different parts of a woman's day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Hollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/women-of-wwii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen of WWII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. It's also part of our exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49399109845215,"sku":"holl 1042-30B 5\/23\/2026cy","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Holl-1042-frock-Jane-Wyatt-starlet--sz-30-May-2026-front-FF-Circa-1943-06000.jpg?v=1779562083"},{"product_id":"hollywood-starlet-766-1940s-uncut-betty-grable-dress-34b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood Starlet 766: 1940s Uncut Betty Grable Dress 34B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Circa 1941 Hollywood Pattern No. 766 – Princess Coat-Dress or Smock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1941 Hollywood Pattern No. 766\u003c\/strong\u003e for a misses' \u003cstrong\u003eone-piece coat-dress or smock\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring 20th Century-Fox star \u003cstrong\u003eBetty Grable\u003c\/strong\u003e on the envelope front. This princess-line design buttons below a shaped collar, with sleeves made long in a bishop style or cut very short, and four pointed patch pockets that can be included or left off. Factory Folded and Unused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 766\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1941\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' One-Piece Coat-Dress \/ Smock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 (34\" Bust, 37\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded and Unused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope and Original Instructions in Good Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollywood Pattern 766 is a versatile princess-line coat-dress or smock, with the front buttoning below a shaped collar for a polished, tailored look. Sleeves can be made long in a bishop style, gathered softly at the wrist, or cut very short for warmer weather. Four pointed patch pockets are optional, appearing as a striking triangular trim detail on the bodice and skirt in the polka dot and striped views shown, or left off entirely for a simpler line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis envelope features \u003cstrong\u003eBetty Grable\u003c\/strong\u003e, credited here as \"20th Century-Fox.\" Circa 1941 catches Grable early in her rise to stardom, not long after her breakout in \u003cem\u003eDown Argentine Way\u003c\/em\u003e (1940), on her way to becoming the era's top wartime pin-up girl. Interestingly, the envelope back also carries a printed \"REMAKE 2\/1\/43\" notation, suggesting this particular envelope may have been reprinted or reissued in early 1943 — a reminder that a single pattern design often had a life well beyond its original release date, staying in active production and circulation for years after its debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Hollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/women-of-wwii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen of WWII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. It's also part of our exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400327536863,"sku":"holl 766-34B 5\/23\/2026cy","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Holl-766-frock-Bette-Grable-starlet--sz-34-May-2026-FRONT-Circa-1941-FF-06000.jpg?v=1779563752"},{"product_id":"hollywood-starlet-748-1940s-uncut-betty-grable-dress-34-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood Starlet 748: 1940s Uncut Betty Grable Dress 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Circa 1941 Hollywood Pattern No. 748 – Shirtwaist Dress with Action Back\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1941 Hollywood Pattern No. 748\u003c\/strong\u003e for a misses' \u003cstrong\u003eone-piece shirtwaist dress\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring 20th Century-Fox rising star \u003cstrong\u003eBetty Grable\u003c\/strong\u003e on the envelope front. The action back features a deep pleat running from the shoulders to the waistline, while the pleated skirt joins the blouse under a belt. The front gathers at shoulder yokes and buttons below a notched collar, with long or short sleeves set into a specially shaped armhole for greater freedom of movement. Factory Folded and Unused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 748\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1941\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' One-Piece Shirtwaist Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 (34\" Bust, 37\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded and Unused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope and Original Instructions in Good Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollywood Pattern 748 is built for movement as much as style. The action back's deep pleat runs from the shoulders straight to the waistline, and the skirt itself is pleated front and back before joining the blouse under a belt. The front gathers at shoulder yokes and buttons below a notched collar, and sleeves — long or short — are set into a specially shaped armhole meant to give \"greater freedom in active sports,\" per the envelope's own copy. A small patch pocket with a decorative emblem finishes the bodice, adding a bit of everyday flair to a design meant for real wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis envelope features \u003cstrong\u003eBetty Grable\u003c\/strong\u003e, credited here as \"20th Century.\" Circa 1941 places this right at the start of Grable's meteoric rise — she'd just scored her breakthrough hit in \u003cem\u003eDown Argentine Way\u003c\/em\u003e (1940) and was quickly becoming Fox's brightest star, on her way to being crowned America's favorite wartime pin-up girl within a couple of years. Hollywood Pattern Company's choice to feature her here captures a star on the very edge of her greatest fame, making this an especially fitting piece for collectors interested in early Grable memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Hollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/women-of-wwii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen of WWII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. It's also part of our exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400915591391,"sku":"holl 748-34B 5\/23\/2026cy","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/HOll-748-Starlet-betty-Grable-sz-34-MAY-2026-front-FF-04000-Circa-1941.jpg?v=1779564531"},{"product_id":"hollywood-999-1940s-darling-misses-wwii-dress-sz-38-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood 999: 1940s Darling Misses WWII Dress Sz 38 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Circa 1942 Hollywood Pattern No. 999 – One-Piece Dress with Long-Torso Bodice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1942 Hollywood Pattern No. 999\u003c\/strong\u003e for a misses' \u003cstrong\u003eone-piece dress\u003c\/strong\u003e. The skirt gathers at the side-fronts and joins a flattering long-torso bodice, with the front buttoning to a high neck, made with or without a Peter Pan collar. A straight front and back yoke, bracelet-length or short fitted sleeves, and optional applied trimming round out this versatile, easy-to-wear design. Complete, Nice Condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1942\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' One-Piece Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 (38\" Bust, 41\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete, Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope and Original Instructions in Good Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollywood Pattern 999 pairs a gently gathered skirt with a long-torso bodice for a flattering, elongated line through the waist. The front buttons to a high neckline, finished either plain or with a soft Peter Pan collar, above a straight front and back yoke. Sleeves can be made bracelet length or short and fitted, and trimming is entirely optional, giving the sewer real flexibility depending on fabric and occasion — from the tailored red bow-trimmed version to the crisp collared gray, or the shorter, plaid casual style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis envelope carries the \"Hollywood Four Star Patterns\" branding and a 25¢ price point, a step up from the company's standard 15¢ line. It's a small but charming detail for collectors — a reminder that even a budget-friendly pattern house occasionally packaged a design as something a little more special. By 1942, with wartime fabric restrictions shaping the industry, a long-torso silhouette like this one offered an easy way to look put-together using modest yardage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Hollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/women-of-wwii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen of WWII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. It's also part of our exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402587545823,"sku":"holl 999-38B 5\/23\/2026cy","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Holl-999-one-piece-frock-sz-38-may-2026-FRONT--CNU-Circa-1942-04000.jpg?v=1779566478"},{"product_id":"hollywood-starlet-1127-1940s-misses-wwii-dress-sz-32-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood Starlet 1127: 1940s Misses WWII Dress Sz 32 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Circa 1943 Hollywood Pattern No. 1127 – Princess Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1943 Hollywood Pattern No. 1127\u003c\/strong\u003e for a misses' \u003cstrong\u003eprincess dress\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring RKO-Radio starlet \u003cstrong\u003eBonita Granville\u003c\/strong\u003e on the envelope front. Outside stitched seams run from the shoulders to inverted pleats below hip depth, front and back, with a shaped collar, buttoned side closing, and a choice of three-quarter length or short cuffed sleeves. Complete, Nice Condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 1127\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1943\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' One-Piece Princess Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 (32\" Bust, 35\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete, Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope and Original Instructions in Good Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollywood Pattern 1127 is a princess-line dress with outside stitched seams running from the shoulders down into inverted pleats below hip depth, both front and back, giving the skirt graceful movement without added bulk at the waist. A shaped collar frames the neckline, the closing buttons along one side, and the sewer can choose between three-quarter length sleeves or short cuffed sleeves depending on the view. Views shown include a solid color with contrast trim, a tailored gray version with a bold bow, and a floral print with a matching fabric bow — offering real range from tailored to feminine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis envelope features \u003cstrong\u003eBonita Granville\u003c\/strong\u003e, billed here as \"of RKO-Radio.\" By the early 1940s Granville had moved well past her Nancy Drew years and into more mature roles, and circa 1943 she'd just starred in RKO's \u003cem\u003eHitler's Children\u003c\/em\u003e, the studio's biggest hit of the year. Hollywood Pattern Company's use of her image ties this pattern to a moment when Granville was very much a rising dramatic lead rather than the \"girl detective\" audiences had known her as just a few years earlier — the kind of star power the brand relied on to move affordable, accessible patterns off department store counters during the WWII years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Hollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-connection-type=\"default\" data-section=\"connections\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/women-of-wwii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen of WWII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. It's also part of our exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49404953166047,"sku":"holl 1127-32B 5\/23\/2026cy","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Holl-1127-starlet-Bonita-Granville-Sz-32-May-2026--FRONT--CNU-Circa-1943-05000.jpg?v=1779569512"},{"product_id":"hollywood-starlet-1127-1940s-misses-wwii-dress-sz-34-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood Starlet 1127: 1940s Misses WWII Dress Sz 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Circa 1943 Hollywood Pattern No. 1127 – Princess Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1943 Hollywood Pattern No. 1127\u003c\/strong\u003e for a misses' \u003cstrong\u003eprincess dress\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring RKO-Radio starlet \u003cstrong\u003eBonita Granville\u003c\/strong\u003e on the envelope front. Outside stitched seams run from the shoulders to inverted pleats below hip depth, front and back, with a shaped collar, buttoned side closing, and a choice of three-quarter length or short cuffed sleeves. Complete, Nice Condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 1127\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1943\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' One-Piece Princess Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 (34\" Bust, 37\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete, Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn and Repaired, Professionally Repaired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollywood Pattern 1127 is a princess-line dress with outside stitched seams running from the shoulders down into inverted pleats below hip depth, both front and back, giving the skirt graceful movement without added bulk at the waist. A shaped collar frames the neckline, the closing buttons along one side, and the sewer can choose between three-quarter length sleeves or short cuffed sleeves depending on the view. Views shown include a solid color with contrast trim, a tailored gray version with a bold bow, and a floral print with a matching fabric bow — offering real range from tailored to feminine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis envelope features \u003cstrong\u003eBonita Granville\u003c\/strong\u003e, billed here as \"of RKO-Radio.\" By the early 1940s Granville had moved well past her Nancy Drew years and into more mature roles, and circa 1943 she'd just starred in RKO's \u003cem\u003eHitler's Children\u003c\/em\u003e, the studio's biggest hit of the year. Hollywood Pattern Company's use of her image ties this pattern to a moment when Granville was very much a rising dramatic lead rather than the \"girl detective\" audiences had known her as just a few years earlier — the kind of star power the brand relied on to move affordable, accessible patterns off department store counters during the WWII years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Hollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/women-of-wwii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen of WWII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. It's also part of our exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405462347999,"sku":"holl 1127-34B 5\/23\/2026cy","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Holl-1127-starlet-Bonita-Granville-Sz-34-May-2026-FRONT--Circa-1943-Wer--CNU-05000.jpg?v=1779570174"},{"product_id":"hollywood-starlet-1970-1930s-misses-street-dress-sz-30-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood Starlet 1970: 1940s Misses Street Dress Sz 30 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Circa 1940 Hollywood Pattern No. 1970 – One-Piece Dress with Bias-Cut Skirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1940 Hollywood Pattern No. 1970\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003emisses' one-piece dress\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the studio starlet \u003cstrong\u003eNan Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e of Universal Pictures on the envelope front. This shirtwaist-style dress has a double-breasted closing below a pointed collar, fullness released below a shoulder yoke front and back, and a bias-cut two-piece skirt with unpressed front pleats and back gathers. Complete, Nice Condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1940\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' One-Piece Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 (30\" Bust, 33\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete, Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope and Original Instructions in Good Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollywood Pattern 1970 is a one-piece shirtwaist dress, its skirt joined to the blouse by a waistline band in back and seamed under a half belt in front. Fullness is released below a shoulder yoke at both front and back, and a double-breasted closing sits below a pointed collar. The two-piece skirt is cut on the bias, with unpressed pleats in front and gathers in back, and two sleeve-length views are included, allowing the dress to be made in a solid color or the charming polka-dot version shown on the envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1940, Hollywood Pattern Company regularly featured up-and-coming studio talent on its envelopes to catch the eye of home sewers looking to emulate the stars. This envelope spotlights \u003cstrong\u003eNan Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Universal Pictures contract player known for her work opposite Deanna Durbin in \u003cem\u003eThree Smart Girls Grow Up\u003c\/em\u003e and for horror titles like \u003cem\u003eDracula's Daughter\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Invisible Man Returns\u003c\/em\u003e. Her fresh, girl-next-door image made her a fitting face for an easy, versatile daytime dress pattern like this one, reflecting the era's practical yet flattering approach to everyday fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Hollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/women-of-wwii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen of WWII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. It's also part of our exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49464713445599,"sku":"holl 1970-30B 5\/25\/2026cy","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Holl-1970-frock-starlet-Nan-Grey-Bias-Skirt--sz-30-May-2026-front-CNu-08000-circa-1939.jpg?v=1779722262"},{"product_id":"hollywood-1864-1940s-stylish-misses-peplum-dress-sz-34-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Hollywood 1864: 1940s Stylish Misses Peplum Dress Sz 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1946 Hollywood Pattern No. 1864 - Two-Piece Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1946 Hollywood Pattern No. 1864\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003emisses'\ntwo-piece dress\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fitted peplum bodice. Offered in three views, the bodice\nbuttons below a collarless neckline and can be made with long fitted sleeves or very\nshort sleeves, paired with a four-piece skirt. View 1 and View 3 dress the peplum in\nchecked and floral prints with a ruffled neckline trim, while View 2 shows the design in\na tailored solid color with a wide statement belt. Complete and in Nice Condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 1864\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1946\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' Two-Piece Dress (Peplum Bodice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 (34\" Bust, 37\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEleven pattern pieces build this fitted two-piece dress. The peplum bodice buttons\nbelow a clean, collarless neckline and releases into a flared peplum at the waist,\nworn cinched with a wide belt. Sleeves can be made long and fitted or cut very short,\nand the skirt is cut in four pieces for a smooth, gently flared line. View 1 and View 3\nadd a ruffled trim at the neckline and cuffs in checked or floral prints; View 2 keeps\nthe silhouette tailored and unadorned in a solid color, letting the peplum and belt carry\nthe design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1946, fashion was already loosening from wartime restriction, and the fitted peplum\nbodice paired with a fuller, four-piece skirt on Hollywood 1864 shows the silhouette\nbeginning to soften and round out again after years of fabric-conscious tailoring - a\ntransitional shape that anticipated the more dramatically cinched waists and fuller\nskirts soon to follow at the end of the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight\nthe original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic\nHollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"curated\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49520484876511,"sku":"holl 1864-34B 5\/25\/2026cy","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Holl-1864-peplum-frock--sz-34-May-2026-FRONT-Circa-1946-CNU-06000.jpg?v=1779729154"},{"product_id":"1940s-vintage-hollywood-sewing-pattern-1416-uncut-misses-housecoat-sz-32-bust","title":"1940s Vintage Hollywood Sewing Pattern 1416 Uncut Misses Housecoat Sz 32 Bust","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Circa 1944 Hollywood Pattern No. 1416 – Robe with Heart-Shaped Pockets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1944 Hollywood Pattern No. 1416\u003c\/strong\u003e for a tailored \u003cstrong\u003erobe\u003c\/strong\u003e with wrapped fronts, a long roll collar cut in one with the revers, and two whimsical heart-shaped patch pockets. Available as a long, unlined robe, a long lined robe, or a shorter housecoat length. Factory Folded and Unused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollywood No. 1416\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robe \/ Housecoat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 (32\" Bust, 35\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded and Unused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn and Repaired, Professionally Repaired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollywood Pattern 1416 offers a tailored bathrobe with wrapped fronts and a tied belt, the collar and long roll revers cut in one continuous piece. Two heart-shaped patch pockets bring a playful, homey touch to an otherwise practical silhouette, and long straight sleeves keep the construction simple. Three views are included: a long unlined robe, a long lined robe, and a shorter, unlined housecoat length, giving the home sewer flexibility depending on fabric and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the mid-1940s, home sewists increasingly turned to practical, easy-to-make garments for daily wear at home, and a good robe or housecoat was a wardrobe staple. Hollywood Pattern Company met this demand with straightforward, affordable designs like this one, its heart-shaped pockets adding a small, cheerful detail to an everyday piece made during the WWII years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Hollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-connection-type=\"default\" data-section=\"connections\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/women-of-wwii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen of WWII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. It's also part of our exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood Glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50468383949023,"sku":"holl 1416-32B 6\/23\/2026cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Holl-1416-housecoat-robe-sz-32-June-2026-front-ff-WER-04000.jpg?v=1782225120"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/collections\/Holl-1788-frock-sz-36-may-2026--wm.jpg?v=1783451256","url":"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/hollywood-glamour.oembed","provider":"Vintage4me2","version":"1.0","type":"link"}