1940s Vintage Hollywood Sewing Pattern 1416 Uncut Misses Housecoat Sz 32 Bust
Original Circa 1944 Hollywood Pattern No. 1416 – Robe with Heart-Shaped Pockets
Original circa 1944 Hollywood Pattern No. 1416 for a tailored robe 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.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Hollywood No. 1416
- Year: Circa 1944
- Garment: Robe / Housecoat
- Size: 14 (32" Bust, 35" Hip)
- Pattern Condition: Factory Folded and Unused
- Envelope Condition: Worn and Repaired, Professionally Repaired
Design
Hollywood 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.
A Moment in Fashion History
By 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.
Illustration
The cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight the original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic Hollywood pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, Women of WWII — a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. It's also part of our exhibit, Hollywood Glamour — 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.
