Hollywood 1470: 1940s Misses Jumper & Blouse 30 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original Circa 1944 Hollywood Pattern No. 1470 – Jumper, Skirt and Blouse Set
Original circa 1944 Hollywood Pattern No. 1470 for a misses' jumper, skirt, and blouse 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.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Hollywood No. 1470
- Year: Circa 1944
- Garment: Misses' Jumper, Skirt and Blouse
- Size: 12 (30" Bust, 33" Hip)
- Pattern Condition: Complete, Nice Condition
- Envelope and Original Instructions in Good Condition
Design
Hollywood 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.
A Moment in Fashion History
This 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.
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.
