{"title":"New Look Ladies","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; width:100%; max-height:450px; background:#521E20; font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 38%;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/new-look-hero-image.jpg?v=1784242625\" alt=\"That New Look illustration, Modes Royale\" style=\"display:block; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; padding:4% 6%; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1 style=\"font-family:'Mrs Saint Delafield', 'Bodoni MT', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:0.05em; color:#F2EDE6; font-size:clamp(1.8rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem); margin:0 0 1.2rem 0; line-height:1.15;\"\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Helevetica'; color:#B0C7C7; font-size:clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.7rem); line-height:1.4; margin:0; max-width:34ch;\"\u003eDior's 1947 silhouette, remade for the home seamstress\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-misses-suit-uncut-1952-simplicity-sewing-pattern-8487-size-16","title":"1950s Vintage Simplicity Sewing Pattern 8487 Uncut Misses Boxy Suit Sz 34 B","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1952 Simplicity Pattern No. 8487 - Two-Piece Suit and Cummerbund\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1952 Simplicity Pattern No. 8487\u003c\/strong\u003e for a junior misses' and misses' two-piece suit and cummerbund designed for \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's\u003c\/strong\u003e daytime wear. Two double-breasted jackets with shawl collars pair with two very different skirts: a hip-length jacket over a skirt with pleats stitched to the hipline, or a cropped jacket over a full, softly pleated skirt cinched with a boned cummerbund. 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 Simplicity No. 8487\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1952\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Junior Misses' and Misses' Two-Piece Suit and Cummerbund\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 (34\" Bust, 28\" Waist, 37\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eSimplicity Pattern 8487 offers two complete suits in one envelope, both built around a double-breasted jacket with a shawl collar. View 1 is a hip-length jacket trimmed with welt pockets and top-stitching, with long cuffed sleeves, worn over a skirt whose pleats are pressed and stitched to the hipline. View 2 is a short jacket with three-quarter sleeves and a collar and cuffs in contrasting fabric, worn over a skirt softly pleated around the waistline that sweeps out to a hem more than 100 inches around. A featherboned cummerbund completes the second look. Simplicity suggested cotton, rayon, faille, or wool, with poodle cloth for the short jacket and velveteen or velvet for its contrast trim.\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\u003eIn the early 1950s, two silhouettes shared the fashion pages, and this envelope holds both. View 2 is the New Look in full: a cropped jacket, a waist cinched by a boned cummerbund, and a skirt flaring to more than a hundred inches at the hem, the shape Dior introduced in 1947, now within reach of the home sewer. View 1 points the other way, with a looser hip-length jacket and a skirt held close through the hips by stitched pleats, a slimmer, easier line that was gaining ground. Printed with details on each pattern piece, as Simplicity proudly announced on the envelope, it let a woman choose her silhouette and still sew it with confidence.\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 Simplicity pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 silhouette, remade for the home seamstress. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8910591109,"sku":"simp 8487-34B 7\/27\/2025cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/simp-8487-suit-sz16b-July-2025-FRONT-FF-Circa-1952-03000front.jpg?v=1769381609"},{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-mccalls-sewing-pattern-8983-uncut-misses-day-dress-size-14-32-bust","title":"1950s Vintage McCalls Sewing Pattern 8983 Uncut Misses Day Dress Size 14 32 Bust","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1952 McCall's Pattern No. 8983 - Misses' Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1952 McCall's Printed Pattern No. 8983\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fitted shirtwaist dress with a notched collar, button front, and belted waist, offered in two views. Size 14 (32\" Bust). 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 McCall's No. 8983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1952\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' Dress (2 Views)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14, Bust 32\", Waist 26½\", Hip 35\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eMcCall's Pattern 8983 is a button-front shirtwaist dress with a notched collar, short cuffed sleeves, patch hip pockets, and a fitted belted waist. View A can be made with either a slim, straight skirt or a fuller, more gently flared one, giving the same bodice two very different moods. View B adds a contrasting collar and cuffs for a crisper, two-tone finish. Thirteen pieces are included, closing at the back with a slide fastener.\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 shirtwaist dress was an early-1950s daytime staple, and this pattern's fitted, belted waist reflects the era's continued emphasis on waist definition even in an otherwise practical, easy-to-wear silhouette - a quieter, everyday counterpart to the more dramatic peplums and structured jackets that defined the decade's dressier New Look pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"sub-exhibit\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McCall Pattern Company embraced the New Look early and carried its nipped waists and full skirts into every kind of dress, from morning to evening. Explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/new-look-ladies\/brand_mccall\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcCall's take on the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17397356549,"sku":"mc 8983-32B 3\/15\/2026cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Mc-8983-frock-sz-32-Mar-2026-Front-Circa-1952-FF-04000.jpg?v=1773611227"},{"product_id":"1940s-vintage-simplicity-sewing-pattern-4913-uncut-wwii-shirtwaist-dress-sz-30-b","title":"1940s Vintage McCall Sewing Pattern 7888 Misses Shirtwaist Dress Sz 30 B","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1949 McCall Pattern No. 7888 - Shirtwaist Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1949 McCall Pattern No. 7888\u003c\/strong\u003e for a ladies' and misses' shirtwaist dress designed for \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's\u003c\/strong\u003e daytime wear. A shirt collar and softly gathered yoke lead to a belted waist and a long, gored skirt with hidden pockets. Close it with a concealed fly front or a row of buttons from collar to hem. 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 McCall No. 7888\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1949\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ladies' and Misses' Shirtwaist Dress (3 Views)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 (30\" Bust, 25\" Waist, 33\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\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\u003eMcCall Pattern 7888 builds a classic shirtwaist from twenty pieces. A shirt collar opens over a front yoke, with soft gathers falling into the bodice, and a belt marks the natural waist. The gored skirt flares gently to about 1⅞ yards around the hem in this size, falling 48 inches from the back of the neck, with pockets set into the seams. Views A and C close with a concealed fly front for a clean, tailored line. View B buttons all the way from collar to hem. View A has long sleeves, View B has long sleeves gathered into bands at the wrist, and View C has short sleeves with cuffs. Pattern pieces for shoulder pads are included.\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 1949, the New Look had pulled hemlines down to mid-calf and drawn every eye to the waist, and even the everyday shirtwaist followed. This McCall design keeps the shirtwaist's practical collar, yoke, and front closure but gives it the new proportions: a long, flaring skirt and a belted waist. Offering both a hidden fly front and a full row of buttons, it shows how the shirtwaist adapted with each change in fashion, one reason it became the most enduring dress of the century.\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 McCall pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"sub-exhibit\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McCall Pattern Company embraced the New Look early and carried its nipped waists and full skirts into every kind of dress, from morning to evening. Explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/new-look-ladies\/brand_mccall\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcCall's take on the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34279581842,"sku":"MC 7888 30B","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Mc-7888-dress-sz-30-front-Nov-2023.jpg?v=1770573489"},{"product_id":"new-york-765-1950s-uncut-designer-peplum-dress-sz-36-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"New York 765: 1950s Uncut Designer Peplum Dress Sz 36 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1951 New York Pattern No. 765 - Two-Piece Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1951 New York Pattern No. 765\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eLouise Scott Creation\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a ladies' and misses' two-piece dress. A button-closing jacket with a V-neck and collar, in long or short sleeves, is finished with a three-piece peplum - an upper peplum layered at front - over a fitted, removable belt and a soft, deeply full four-piece skirt. Factory Folded, with a Worn, Professionally Repaired envelope.\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 New York Pattern No. 765\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-Piece Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 (36\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn, 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\u003eNew York Pattern 765 is a Louise Scott Creation built around a striking layered peplum - an upper peplum sits at the front over the main three-piece peplum, giving the waist real dimension before the four-piece skirt sweeps out to 83\" around the lower edge in Size 16. The button-closing jacket offers a V-neck and collar in long or short sleeves, and the belt is removable for styling flexibility. Ten pattern pieces are included.\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 layered peplum on this Louise Scott Creation is a textbook example of the postwar silhouette's favorite trick: building visual drama at the waist and hip through construction rather than fabric alone. Paired with a dramatically full skirt, it reflects the structured, sculpted approach to daywear that defined the era following Dior's 1947 New Look.\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 New York Pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look and its influence: wasp waists, tailoring, peplum shaping, and structured silhouettes. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42402531246303,"sku":"ny 765-36B 12\/21\/2024cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Ny-765-frock-Size-36--Dec-2024-FRONT-WER-Circa-1951-FF-04000.jpg?v=1784312222"},{"product_id":"mccall-8646-1950s-high-fashion-misses-coat-size-32-bust-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"McCall 8646: 1950s High Fashion Misses Coat Size 32 Bust Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1951 McCall's Pattern No. 8646 - Misses' Topper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1951 McCall's Printed Pattern No. 8646\u003c\/strong\u003e, a swing-back topper\ncoat offered in two lengths, with a full box-pleated back and turned-back cuffs. Size 14\n(32\" Bust). 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 McCall's No. 8646\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' Topper (2 Views)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14, Bust 32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\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\u003eMcCall's Pattern 8646 is a double-breasted topper coat with a rounded collar, patch\npockets, and turned-back cuffs, cut with a swingy, boxy silhouette through the body and a\npleated back panel that releases from a back band for ease of movement. View A is the\nlonger-length version in a plain or plaid material; View B is a shorter length finished\nwith a tie belt at the back for a more fitted look. Sixteen pieces are included, with\noptional shoulder pads and interfacing throughout.\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 topper - a loose, swing-cut coat worn over a slimmer dress or skirt - was a\npractical wardrobe staple of the early 1950s, offering a warm layering piece that didn't\ncompete with the fitted silhouettes worn underneath. Offering both a longer and shorter\nlength from one pattern let a home sewer choose the proportion that suited her wardrobe\nbest.\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\nMcCall's pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"sub-exhibit\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McCall Pattern Company embraced the New Look early and carried its nipped waists and full skirts into every kind of dress, from morning to evening. Explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/new-look-ladies\/brand_mccall\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcCall's take on the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43878107316447,"sku":"mc 8646-32B","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/mc-8646-front-FIXED.jpg?v=1784237536"},{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-mccall-sewing-pattern-8067-chic-shirtwaist-dress-sz-34-b","title":"1950s Vintage McCall Sewing Pattern 8067 Chic Afternoon Dress Sz 34 B UNCUT","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1950 McCall Pattern No. 8067 - Misses' Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1950 McCall Printed Pattern No. 8067\u003c\/strong\u003e for a misses' dress, offered in three views. A button front closes up to a rounded collar, cinched at a belted waist above a gored skirt with a triangular inset at center back adding real fullness, sweeping to roughly 94\" around the lower edge in Size 16. 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 McCall No. 8067\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-Piece Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 (34\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eMcCall 8067 buttons all the way down the front to a rounded collar, with a belted waist marking the transition to a skirt built for movement - a triangular inset at center back opens into extra fullness beyond what the side seams alone would give, sweeping to roughly 94\" around the lower edge at Size 16. View A offers long sleeves, View B short sleeves with contrast armbands (and an optional collar), and View C long sleeves with a fitted cuff. Fourteen pattern pieces are included.\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 triangular back-skirt inset on McCall 8067 was a practical way to build genuine fullness into a garment without cutting the entire skirt from wide circular panels - a construction shortcut still delivering the fitted-waist, full-skirted silhouette that had come to define fashion in the years following Dior's 1947 New Look.\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 McCall pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"sub-exhibit\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McCall Pattern Company embraced the New Look early and carried its nipped waists and full skirts into every kind of dress, from morning to evening. Explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/new-look-ladies\/brand_mccall\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcCall's take on the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44496520184031,"sku":"mc 8067-34B","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Mc-8067-dress-sz-34-front-Nov-2023.jpg?v=1769886736"},{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-mccall-sewing-pattern-8253-chic-classic-ladies-suit-sz-34-b-uncut","title":"1950s Vintage McCall Sewing Pattern 8253 Chic Uncut Womens Slender Suit 34 B","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1950 McCall Pattern No. 8253 - Two-Piece Suit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1950 McCall Pattern No. 8253\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's\u003c\/strong\u003e and misses' two-piece suit. A fitted jacket, shaped through the waist by front and back seaming, pairs notched lapels and large hip pockets with a slim, gored skirt. Make it all in one fabric or pair a contrasting jacket with a plaid skirt. 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 McCall No. 8253\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Women's and Misses' Two-Piece Suit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 (34\" Bust, 28\" Waist, 37\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eMcCall Pattern 8253 is a fully tailored suit in sixteen pieces. The jacket follows the figure through seamed fronts and back to a defined waist, then flares slightly over the hips, where two large patch pockets add emphasis. It closes with three buttons below notched lapels and a shaped collar, and is built the traditional way, with hair-canvas interfacing at the front and collar, a muslin-interfaced back, a full lining, and pattern pieces for shoulder pads. The gored skirt falls slim and straight to about 31 inches from the waist, closing with a 7-inch side zipper. View A is cut entirely in plaid. View B pairs a jacket in a contrasting fabric with the plaid 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\u003eDior's first New Look suit paired a nipped jacket with a wide, full skirt, but within a few seasons the line narrowed. By 1950 the fitted, waisted jacket over a slim pencil skirt had become the tailored suit of the moment, keeping the New Look's emphasis on waist and hip while trimming the volume below. This McCall pattern captures that shift, putting a couture-inspired silhouette into a practical suit a woman could wear from office to afternoon.\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 McCall pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"sub-exhibit\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McCall Pattern Company embraced the New Look early and carried its nipped waists and full skirts into every kind of dress, from morning to evening. Explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/new-look-ladies\/brand_mccall\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcCall's take on the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44496612229343,"sku":"mc 8253-34B","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Mc-8253-suit-sz-34-front-Nov-2023.jpg?v=1769886705"},{"product_id":"digital-download-advance-fashion-flyer-july-1948-small-1940s-sewing-pattern-catalog","title":"Digital Download Advance Fashion News Flyer July 1948 Small Sewing Pattern Catalog","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvance Fashion News - July 1948\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single Advance Pattern Fashion News flyer captures a moment fashion rarely holds still for - Dior's New Look fully arrived (nipped waists, circle skirts, peplum jackets) sharing pages with a completely different silhouette built just for teenagers: playsuits, scarves, and shorts sets that have nothing to do with the hourglass. Sixteen pattern numbers and the original catalog copy Advance itself wrote to sell them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle 4895 is flagged \u003cstrong\u003e\"As Featured in Mademoiselle\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - the only piece in this issue tied to a fashion magazine placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4893, the cover girl in red-and-white stripe, is called out \u003cstrong\u003e\"On Front Cover\"\u003c\/strong\u003e on its own page - the flyer's clear top pick for the issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvance promotes its own \u003cstrong\u003e\"Teen-Age\"\u003c\/strong\u003e line across four patterns - a playsuit and skirt (4902), a dress and scarf (4900), a skirt\/shorts\/shirt set (4901), and a dress and stole (4903) - treating teenagers as a distinct customer rather than folding them into misses' sizing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4899 carries the most dramatic silhouette in the issue: a fitted, cross-front double-breasted bodice worn over a plaid skirt, closer to military tailoring than typical afternoon wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4911 stands out for construction alone - a deep pleated flounce at the hem, the only style in the flyer with that kind of dramatic trim treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"buy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOwn the Full Scan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwn all 8 pages of Advance Fashion News, July 1948 - every page, every pattern number, every line of\ncatalog copy Advance wrote to sell them - digitally restored and ready to download today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalog shows two fashion stories at once. Explore our ongoing exhibits showcasing the era's defining silhouette, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and casual looks for girls and women moving through history, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/sporty-looks-for-active-gals\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSporty Looks for Active Gals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45567733465311,"sku":"adv july 1948 flyer","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Adv-Jully-1948-Flyer-May-2024-Cover4893.jpg?v=1714763809"},{"product_id":"new-york-932-1950s-uncut-misses-street-dress-sz-34-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"New York 932: 1950s Uncut Misses Street Dress Sz 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1951 New York Pattern No. 932 - Ladies' and Misses' Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1951 New York Pattern No. 932\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's\u003c\/strong\u003e dress with a deep V-neck framed by a wide attached collar, buttoned at the shoulders. A fitted, belted waist leads to a flared skirt with large patch pockets at the front, and the sleeves come three-quarter length, short, or as cap sleeves. Factory Folded and Unused; the envelope shows staining.\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 New York No. 932\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ladies' and Misses' Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 (34\" Bust, 28\" Waist, 37\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded; Envelope Stained\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\u003eNew York Pattern 932 is built around its collar: a wide band that follows a deep V-neckline and stands out at the shoulders, where it buttons in place, framing the face and drawing the eye up and out. The bodice is fitted to a removable belt at the waist, and the attached two-piece skirt flares to about 80 inches around the hem in size 16, with a 46-inch finished length from the neck. Two large patch pockets sit at the front of the skirt. Choose three-quarter sleeves, short sleeves, or cap sleeves for a summer version. The dress closes with a 12-inch side placket zipper, and the pattern has 10 pieces. Suggested fabrics include rayons, cottons, silk and cotton prints, jersey, shantung, silk crepe, silk faille, alpaca, 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\u003eBy the early 1950s, the New Look's fitted waist and flared skirt had become the everyday American dress, made in cotton prints and rayon as readily as in wool. New York 932 shows how the look was adapted for daily wear: the belted waist and swinging skirt stay, while big patch pockets and a choice of cap sleeves make it practical for warm weather and a busy day. The wide V collar gives the shoulders width through the neckline itself, rather than through padding.\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 New York Pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 silhouette, remade for the home seamstress. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46398898831583,"sku":"ny 932-34B 6\/24\/2025cy","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/ny-932-frock-sz-34--oct-2024-ff-03000_144b3319-503f-429e-bdea-4c463ebd8149.jpg?v=1769885844"},{"product_id":"new-york-915-1950s-uncut-misses-dress-w-trumpet-skirt-32b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"New York 915: 1950s Uncut Misses Dress w Trumpet Skirt 32B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1951 New York Pattern No. 915 - Left Side Closing Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1951 New York Pattern No. 915\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's\u003c\/strong\u003e trumpet-skirt dress that closes along the left side with a long line of buttons. Choose a high neck with a round collar or a square neckline; long, short, or three-quarter sleeves; and a long or short flounce that flares from the slim skirt, all finished with a removable belt. 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 New York No. 915\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ladies' and Misses' Left Side Closing 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\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eNew York Pattern 915 closes asymmetrically along the left side, with a line of buttons running from the shoulder down through the bodice and onto the skirt. The bodice can be made with a high neck and a rounded collar or with a square neckline, and the sleeves come long, short with turned-back cuffs, or three-quarter length. The attached three-piece skirt runs slim to below the hip, then flares into a two-piece flounce in a long or short version, giving the dress its trumpet shape; the hem measures about 92 inches with the long flounce and 96 inches with the short one in size 16, with a 46-inch finished length from the neck. A removable belt marks the waist. The 14-piece pattern suggests rayons, worsted, linen, faille, lightweight woolens, piqué, shantung, silk crepe, velveteen, chambray, or percale.\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\u003eNot every New Look skirt was a full circle. The trumpet skirt kept the hips close and saved its volume for the hem, where a flounce swung out around the calves, so the figure read narrow through the middle and lively at the bottom. Produced circa 1951, New York 915 pairs that line with a belted waist and the long, mid-calf length of the period, and its side closing with buttons from shoulder to hip turns the fastening itself into the trim.\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 New York Pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 silhouette, remade for the home seamstress. 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A V-neck bodice with pointed yoke seaming is finished with dolman-cut cap sleeves and a belted waist, opening into a full, gored skirt with a scalloped hem. Complete, with 9 of the 10 pattern pieces present - the shoulder pad piece is missing.\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 McCall No. 8548\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-Piece Dress (Easy-Made)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 (38\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Missing Shoulder Pad\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\u003eMcCall 8548 pairs a V-neck bodice, seamed into a pointed yoke, with dolman-cut cap sleeves for an easy, unfussy shoulder line. A fitted belt marks the waist before the skirt flares into full gores, finished with a pretty scalloped hem edge. Ten pattern pieces make up the design in total (this copy includes 9, with the shoulder pad piece missing), and instructions are printed in English, French, and Spanish.\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 1951, McCall's \"Easy-Made\" line brought the era's fitted-waist, full-skirted silhouette to a broader range of home sewers with simplified construction - proof that the dramatic shape didn't require advanced dressmaking skill. The dolman-cut sleeves here offered a softer, more relaxed alternative to a set-in sleeve while still supporting the era's emphasis on a clearly defined waist.\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 McCall pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"sub-exhibit\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McCall Pattern Company embraced the New Look early and carried its nipped waists and full skirts into every kind of dress, from morning to evening. Explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/new-look-ladies\/brand_mccall\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcCall's take on the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46403039494367,"sku":"Mc 8546-36B 6\/24\/2025cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Mc-8548-Frock-38B-May-2024--NO-Shoulder-pd-9-of-10-pieces-Circa-1951-03000.jpg?v=1769885789"},{"product_id":"new-york-4-1950s-rare-uncut-designer-sun-dress-sz-34-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"New York 4: 1950s Rare Uncut Designer Sun Dress Sz 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1951 New York Pattern No. 4 - Dress and Bolero Jacket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1951 New York Pattern No. 4\u003c\/strong\u003e, an \u003cstrong\u003eExclusive Design by Jean Modiste\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a ladies' and misses' dress and bolero jacket. A square-neck, sleeveless bodice sits above a fitted, belted waist and a slim three-piece skirt, with a separate bolero jacket in 3\/4 sleeves to wear over it. 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 New York Pattern No. 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dress and Bolero Jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 (34\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eNew York Pattern No. 4 is billed as an Exclusive Design by Jean Modiste, built around a square, sleeveless neckline and a close, fitted waist held in place with a removable belt. The attached three-piece skirt keeps a slim, narrow line straight through to the hem, letting the dress work equally well on its own or layered under the separate bolero jacket, cut with 3\/4 sleeves for easy coverage. Twelve pattern pieces are included.\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\u003eDesigner-attributed patterns like this Jean Modiste exclusive gave home sewers a way to claim a named designer's eye for line, not just a generic house style. Here, the fitted waist and slim skirt favor a controlled, close silhouette over dramatic fullness, while the separate bolero jacket reflects the era's fondness for layering pieces that could dress a look up or down.\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 New York 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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look and its influence: wasp waists, tailoring, peplum shaping, and structured silhouettes. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46408284307679,"sku":"ny 4-34B 6\/24\/2025cy","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/NY-4-Designer-Frock--size-34-Jean-Modiste-Oct-2024-FF-05000.jpg?v=1769885769"},{"product_id":"new-york-828-1950s-uncut-misses-street-dress-sz-34-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"New York 828: 1950s Uncut Misses Street Dress Sz 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1951 New York Pattern No. 828 - Ladies' and Misses' Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1951 New York Pattern No. 828\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's\u003c\/strong\u003e slim dress with short kimono sleeves cut in one with the bodice, finished with turned-back cuffs. Wear it high-necked with a removable contrasting collar or open at a V-neck without one. Buttons trim the shoulder and run down the side of the bodice and skirt, and a removable belt marks the waist. 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 New York No. 828\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ladies' and Misses' 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\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eNew York Pattern 828 is built on a kimono waist: the short sleeves are cut in one with the bodice, so the shoulder runs in a single soft, sloping line from neck to arm with no set-in seam to square it off. Turned-back cuffs finish the sleeves. The dress can be made with a high neck and a removable contrasting collar, or with a V-neck and no collar at all. A line of buttons trims the shoulder and continues down the side of the bodice and skirt, where the attached two-piece skirt opens at the sides. The skirt falls slim and straight, about 56 inches around the hem in size 16, with a 46-inch finished length from the neck, and a removable belt defines the waist. The dress closes with a 12-inch side placket zipper; 13 pieces.\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 shoulder was one of the New Look's quietest revolutions. Through the war years, padded, squared shoulders had been the standard silhouette, and Dior's 1947 collection replaced them with a soft, rounded line that let the shoulder slope naturally. Kimono sleeves, cut in one with the bodice, were among the simplest ways for a home sewer to get that look, because there was no set-in seam to build up. New York 828 pairs that soft shoulder with a belted waist and a slim, side-buttoned skirt, a polished everyday version of the postwar line.\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 New York Pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 silhouette, remade for the home seamstress. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46408748204255,"sku":"ny 828-34B","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/NY-828-Frock--size-34-Oct-2024-FF-04000.jpg?v=1769885705"},{"product_id":"vogue-couturier-516-1950s-rare-designer-dress-size-36-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Vogue Couturier 516: 1950s Rare Designer Dress Size 36 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1950 Vogue Couturier Design Pattern No. 516 – One-Piece Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1950 \u003cstrong\u003eVogue Couturier Design Pattern No. 516\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued in the larger 8½\" × 11\" envelope format Vogue reserved for select exclusive designer lines. This \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's\u003c\/strong\u003e one-piece dress features a flared skirt with a deep forward-turning pleat at the side-front seams, joining the bodice at the waistline. Three-quarter-length kimono sleeves and a dramatic deep V-neckline are finished with a flared collar and revers. Complete Nice Used 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 Vogue Couturier Design No. 516\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large (8½\" × 11\"), Designer\/Exclusive Line\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\u003eVogue 516 gives its full skirt real architectural interest with a deep forward-turning pleat set right at the side-front seams, joining a fitted bodice at the waistline for a dramatic, controlled fullness below. Three-quarter kimono sleeves keep the shoulder line soft, while a deep V-neckline opens into a flared collar and revers for a striking, wide-framed neckline. Suited to substantial fabrics with real body — faille crêpe, jacquard satin, taffeta, or wool crêpe — that can hold the pleat's sharp turn.\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\u003e1950 marked one of the most consequential years in twentieth-century fashion: Christian Dior's debut collection, built around a sharply tailored jacket and a voluminous, calf-length skirt, redefined the feminine silhouette almost overnight. The look — soon nicknamed the \"New Look\" — traded wartime austerity for a cinched wasp waist, soft rounded shoulders, and dramatic peplum detailing, epitomized by Dior's now-legendary Bar Suit. Vogue 516's own dramatic pleating and fitted waist reflect that same postwar shift toward structure, femininity, and quiet extravagance — and its issue in Vogue's larger, exclusive-line envelope underscores its status as a top-tier design of the moment.\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 Vogue pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"sub-exhibit\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVogue never just followed fashion; it sat in the driver's seat, and never more firmly than in the New Look years. In February 1949, Vogue launched its Paris Original patterns, created with the great couture houses themselves. The debut season read like a who's who of Paris: Pierre Balmain, Jacques Fath, Jacques Heim, the house of Lanvin, Edward Molyneux, the house of Paquin, Robert Piguet, and Elsa Schiaparelli. Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/new-look-ladies\/brand_vogue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVogue's New Look patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or take the whole ride through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/always-in-vogue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways in Vogue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46430031970527,"sku":"vogue 516-34B","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Vogue-516-Couturier-frock-36B-Sept-2024-FRONT-LArge-Env-Circa-1950-010000.jpg?v=1769885679"},{"product_id":"new-york-854-1950s-uncut-designer-cocktail-dress-sz-34-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"New York 854: 1950s Uncut Designer Cocktail Dress Sz 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1951 New York Pattern No. 854 - One-Piece Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1951 New York Pattern No. 854\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eLouise Scott Creation\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a ladies' and misses' dress. A back-closing waist with a V-neck and collar can be made with long or short sleeves, set above a six-piece skirt with plaited drapery inserted at the front side seams - creating a dramatic hip flare over a fitted, removable belt. 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 New York Pattern No. 854\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-Piece Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 (34\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eNew York Pattern 854 is a Louise Scott Creation built around a striking hip treatment: plaited drapery is inserted into the front side seams of the six-piece skirt, gathering into a soft flare over the hip before the skirt continues in a slim line to the hem. Above it, a back-closing bodice with V-neck and collar can be made with long or short sleeves, and a removable belt keeps the waist defined against the drapery's volume. Ten pattern pieces are included.\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 draped hip treatment on this Louise Scott Creation reflects one of the era's favorite tricks for building shape without relying on a fully gathered skirt - concentrating volume at the hip rather than letting it sweep the whole way to the hem. Paired with a fitted, belted waist, it's a distinctly structured silhouette, in keeping with the decade's broader move toward dramatic, sculpted daywear.\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 New York 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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look and its influence: wasp waists, tailoring, peplum shaping, and structured silhouettes. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46649756385503,"sku":"ny 854-34B 12\/29\/2024cy","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/NY-854-Frock-Size-34-Dec-2024-FRONT-FF-08000.jpg?v=1769885590"},{"product_id":"new-york-728-1950s-uncut-misses-designer-dress-sz-36-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"New York 728: 1950s Uncut Misses Designer Dress Sz 36 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1951 New York Pattern No. 728 - Two-Piece Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1951 New York Pattern No. 728\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eLouise Scott Creation\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a ladies' and misses' two-piece dress. A drop-shoulder waist with a high neck and slashed front opening can be finished with an attached round collar or a V-neck, belted at a fitted waist above a two-piece skirt with soft plaits draping at the sides. 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 New York Pattern No. 728\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-Piece Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 (36\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eNew York Pattern 728 is a Louise Scott Creation - the drop-shoulder waist keeps the upper body clean and unfussy, with a high neck and slashed front opening offered as either an attached round collar or an underfaced V-neck. Below the removable belt, the skirt drapes into soft plaits at each side rather than gathering into fullness, giving the finished dress a narrow, draped line through the hip and leg. Six pattern pieces are included.\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\u003eDesigner-name patterns like this Louise Scott Creation let home sewers work from a named designer's silhouette rather than a generic house style - a selling point pattern companies leaned on through the early 1950s. Here, the drop-shoulder waist and belted midsection show the era's continued emphasis on a defined waistline, even as the draped, narrow skirt takes a quieter approach than the decade's more dramatically full silhouettes.\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 New York 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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look and its influence: wasp waists, tailoring, peplum shaping, and structured silhouettes. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46649827590367,"sku":"ny 728-36B 12\/29\/2024cy","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/NY-728-Frock-Size-36-Dec-2024-FRONT-FF-08000.jpg?v=1769885559"},{"product_id":"advance-5773-1950s-uncut-misses-dress-size-38-bust-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Advance 5773: 1950s Uncut Misses Dress Size 38 Bust Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1951 Advance Pattern No. 5773 - One-Piece Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1951 Advance Pattern No. 5773\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's\u003c\/strong\u003e one-piece dress with a square neckline framed by a stand-away collar, a bodice built of horizontal bands with pointed tab ends, a button front, and a belted waist over a slim skirt with a center-front pleat and pointed pocket flaps at the hips. Long, three-quarter, or short cuffed sleeves. 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 Advance No. 5773\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-Piece Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 (38\" Bust, 32\" Waist, 41\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eAdvance Pattern 5773 builds its bodice in layers. Below a yoke, three horizontal bands cross the front, each ending in a small pointed tab, with a line of buttons running down the center. The square neckline is framed by a collar that stands away from the neck at each side. At the belted waist, the skirt falls slim and straight with an inverted pleat at center front, while hip sections carry pockets finished with pointed flaps that flare out over the hips and echo the tabs above. View 1 has long or three-quarter sleeves, and View 2 has short sleeves with turned-back cuffs. The skirt measures about 66 inches around the hem in size 20, with a 47-inch length at center back. The 16-piece pattern closes with a 10-inch dress placket slide fastener and suggests shoulder pads; suggested fabrics include novelty cotton, printed rayon, faille, linen, shantung, silk crepe, heavy sheer, and light woolen.\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 New Look was not only about full skirts. Dior's 1947 collection also padded and curved the hips to make the waist look smaller, and pattern companies found many ways to bring that emphasis to everyday dresses. Here it comes through the pointed pocket flaps standing out at the hips below a cinched, belted waist, with the slim skirt keeping the line narrow. Advance was the pattern line of J.C. Penney, and designs like this one brought a tailored, fashion-conscious version of the look to department store pattern counters across the country.\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 Advance pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 silhouette, remade for the home seamstress. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46838465069279,"sku":"adv 5773-38B 6\/6\/2026cy","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/adv-5773-frock-size-38-bust-Mar-2025-FRONT-FF-Circa-1951-04000.jpg?v=1770065432"},{"product_id":"new-york-824-1950s-uncut-designer-cocktail-dress-sz-32-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"New York 824: 1950s Uncut Designer Cocktail Dress Sz 32 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1951 New York Pattern No. 824 - Sun-Dress and Shoulderette\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1951 New York Pattern No. 824\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Louise Scott Creation, for a \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's\u003c\/strong\u003e sun-dress and shoulderette. A sweetheart bodice on shoulder straps meets a belted waist and a slim three-piece skirt opened by an inset godet at the front, and a one-piece lace shoulderette, gathered at each end to fit the arm, covers the shoulders when the occasion calls for it. Factory Folded and Unused; envelope worn and professionally 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 New York No. 824\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ladies' and Misses' Sun-Dress and Shoulderette\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\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded; Envelope Worn and 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\u003eNew York Pattern 824 is two pieces of dressing in one envelope. The sun-dress has a fitted bodice top with a sweetheart neckline and shoulder straps, a removable belt at the waist, and an attached three-piece skirt that runs slim through the hip before an inset godet at the front releases it into movement, about 75 inches around the hem in size 16, with a 46-inch finished length from the neck. The envelope shows the godet in lace to match the shoulderette, a single piece gathered at each end to fit the arm and settle around the shoulders like a little shrug. The dress closes with a 12-inch side placket zipper, and the pattern has 8 pieces in all.\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\u003eIn the early 1950s, the New Look's nipped waist and fitted bodice could be worn two ways: with a sweeping full skirt, or with a slim skirt that let the figure carry the line. New York 824 takes the slim road and adds a clever change of hours, a bare sun-dress for the afternoon that becomes a covered-up evening dress with its lace shoulderette. The envelope carries the \"Louise Scott Creation\" credit seen on many New York Pattern Company designs of the period, though who Louise Scott was remains one of home sewing's small mysteries.\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 New York Pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 silhouette, remade for the home seamstress. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871089348831,"sku":"ny 824-32B 3\/30\/2025cy","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Ny-824-frock-Size-32-Dec-2024-FRONT-FF-WER-Cierca-1951-010000.jpg?v=1769386986"},{"product_id":"vogue-6857-1940s-stunning-uncut-misses-dress-sz-32-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Vogue 6857: 1940s Stunning Uncut Misses Dress Sz 32 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1949 Vogue Pattern No. 6857 – One-Piece Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1949 Vogue Pattern No. 6857\u003c\/strong\u003e for a tailored \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's\u003c\/strong\u003e one-piece dress. A four-piece skirt with an inverted pleat at the center-front and center-back joins the bodice at the waistline, closing below a tab collar with decorative flaps that simulate pockets. Below-elbow sleeves with cuffs or short sleeves complete the design. Factory Folded.\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 Vogue No. 6857\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1949\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-Piece 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\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eVogue 6857 uses a four-piece skirt with inverted pleats at both the center-front and center-back to give fullness without bulk, joining a bodice that closes below a neat tab collar. Decorative flaps simulate pockets for a clean, considered front, while sleeves come below-elbow length with cuffs or in a simpler short version. A versatile pattern suited to gabardine, tweed, wool jersey, or a lightweight cotton broadcloth.\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 1940s, tailored day dresses increasingly balanced practicality with polish, using details like tab collars and simulated pocket flaps to suggest structure and purpose even on a simple, versatile silhouette — a quietly confident style well suited to the everyday demands of postwar life.\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 Vogue pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"sub-exhibit\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVogue never just followed fashion; it sat in the driver's seat, and never more firmly than in the New Look years. In February 1949, Vogue launched its Paris Original patterns, created with the great couture houses themselves. The debut season read like a who's who of Paris: Pierre Balmain, Jacques Fath, Jacques Heim, the house of Lanvin, Edward Molyneux, the house of Paquin, Robert Piguet, and Elsa Schiaparelli. Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/new-look-ladies\/brand_vogue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVogue's New Look patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or take the whole ride through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/always-in-vogue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways in Vogue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46957873463519,"sku":"vogue 6857-32B 5\/10\/2025cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Vogue-6857-Frock--sz-32-May-2025-front-Circa-1949-FF-04000.jpg?v=1769385749"},{"product_id":"vogue-couturier-372-1940s-new-look-misses-designer-dress-30b-vintage-sewing-pattern-copy","title":"Vogue Couturier 372: 1940s New Look Misses Designer Dress 30B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1947 Vogue Couturier Design Pattern No. 372 – One-Piece Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1947 Vogue Couturier Design Pattern No. 372\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued in the larger 8½\" × 11\" envelope format Vogue reserved for select exclusive designer lines. This \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's\u003c\/strong\u003e one-piece dress features a three-piece skirt with trimming bands joining the bodice at the hipline, with no seam at the waistline. A stand-up collar and inset band are cut in one, finished with a welt breast pocket. Long fitted sleeves or short sleeves with cuffs, plus an optional belt. Complete Nice Used 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 Vogue Couturier Design No. 372\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 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\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large (8½\" × 11\"), Designer\/Exclusive Line\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\u003eVogue 372 joins a three-piece, band-trimmed skirt to the bodice at the hipline rather than the waist, giving a clean, uninterrupted line through the torso. A stand-up collar and inset band are cut in one continuous piece, a refined construction detail, finished with a neat welt breast pocket. Choose long fitted sleeves for a tailored look or short cuffed sleeves for warmer wear, with an optional belt for definition at the waist. This pattern was issued in Vogue's larger envelope format, reserved for select Couturier and other exclusive designer lines of the era — a signal of its higher original price point and status.\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\u003e1947 marked one of the most consequential years in twentieth-century fashion: Christian Dior's debut collection, built around a sharply tailored jacket and a voluminous, calf-length skirt, redefined the feminine silhouette almost overnight. The look — soon nicknamed the \"New Look\" — traded wartime austerity for a cinched wasp waist, soft rounded shoulders, and dramatic peplum detailing, epitomized by Dior's now-legendary Bar Suit. Vogue 372, with its hipline seam and considered tailoring, reflects that same postwar shift toward structure, femininity, and quiet extravagance.\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 Vogue pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"sub-exhibit\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVogue never just followed fashion; it sat in the driver's seat, and never more firmly than in the New Look years. In February 1949, Vogue launched its Paris Original patterns, created with the great couture houses themselves. The debut season read like a who's who of Paris: Pierre Balmain, Jacques Fath, Jacques Heim, the house of Lanvin, Edward Molyneux, the house of Paquin, Robert Piguet, and Elsa Schiaparelli. Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/new-look-ladies\/brand_vogue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVogue's New Look patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or take the whole ride through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/always-in-vogue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways in Vogue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47080609906911,"sku":"vogue 372-30B 6\/23\/2025cy","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Vogue-372-frock-couturier-sz-30B-June-2025-FRONT-CNU-LARGE-Envelope-Circa-1947-015000.jpg?v=1769385697"},{"product_id":"1950s-modes-royale-vintage-sewing-pattern-d-102-misses-street-dress-sz-32-bust","title":"1950s Modes Royale Vintage Sewing Pattern D-102 Misses Street Dress Sz 32 Bust","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1953 Modes Royale Pattern No. D-102 - One-Piece Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1953 Modes Royale Pattern No. D-102\u003c\/strong\u003e for a one-piece dress with a Peter Pan collar and short sleeves. A distinctive pointed, color-blocked bodice sets off a fitted waist, with the pattern's own BAC-A-BELT designed to achieve a genuinely nipped-in waistline before the skirt sweeps out to a dramatic 115\" around the lower edge in Size 16. Complete Nice Condition, with a Worn envelope that has been professionally 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 Modes Royale No. D-102\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1953, confirmed via Vintage4me2's Modes Royale catalog cross-reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-Piece Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 (32\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn, 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\u003eModes Royale D-102 builds real drama into its bodice with pointed, color-blocked seaming that draws the eye straight to a genuinely nipped waistline - not just an incidental fit detail, but the pattern's stated purpose, achieved with its own branded BAC-A-BELT. Below, the full skirt sweeps to an exceptional 115\" around the lower edge at Size 16, among the fullest skirts in this collection. A Peter Pan collar and short sleeves keep the top half classic while the waist and skirt do the dramatic work. Fourteen pattern pieces are included, recommended in linen, novelty cotton, or spun rayon in two-tone or solid color.\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\u003eModes Royale marketed this design directly around the New Look's defining promise - a nipped-in waistline, delivered by name through its own BAC-A-BELT feature - paired with one of the era's most extravagantly full skirts. Documented in the company's own \"Warm Days Cool Fashions\" catalog spread from Summer 1953, D-102 stands as a clear, confident example of the silhouette at its most fully realized.\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 Modes Royale 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\u003eModes Royale through the 1950s. In 1953, D-102 brought the New Look to the home seamstress: a BAC-A-BELT nips the waist above a skirt sweeping about 115 inches at the hem. About five years later, the company's S-128 kept the belt and buckles but let the skirt fall straight, narrowing that same size 16 hem to just 47 inches as the sheath took over. See where the decade went with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/1950s-modes-royale-vintage-sewing-pattern-s-128-uncut-misses-slender-sheath-sz-36-b\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModes Royale S-128\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47092612071647,"sku":"modes D-102-32B 6\/29\/2025cy","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/modes_D-102_dress_front.jpg?v=1791658258"},{"product_id":"new-york-693-1950s-chic-misses-sun-dress-topper-sz-36-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"New York 693: 1950s Chic Misses Sun Dress \u0026 Topper Sz 32 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1951 New York Pattern No. 693 - Dress and Bolero\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1951 New York Pattern No. 693\u003c\/strong\u003e for a ladies' and misses' dress and bolero. A sleeveless bodice, square-necked front and back, sits above a four-piece skirt with patch pockets at front and a removable belt, worn alone or layered under a matching cap-sleeve bolero. 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 New York Pattern No. 693\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dress and Bolero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 (32\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eNew York Pattern 693 pairs a clean, sleeveless bodice - square-necked both front and back - with a four-piece skirt finished with patch pockets set at the front and a removable belt to mark the waist. A separate cap-sleeve bolero completes the look, giving the dress a covered-up daytime option or a bare-shouldered evening one from the same twelve pattern pieces.\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 matching bolero was one of the era's most versatile styling tools, letting a single sundress-style pattern move between casual daywear and dressier occasions. Paired with a defined, belted waist, it reflects the structured approach to silhouette that carried through the years following Dior's 1947 New Look.\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 New York Pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look and its influence: wasp waists, tailoring, peplum shaping, and structured silhouettes. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47126430974175,"sku":"ny 693-32B 7\/12\/2025cy","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/NY-693-frock-sz-32B-July-2025-FRONT-FF-03000.jpg?v=1752363560"},{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-simplicity-sewing-pattern-3858-stunning-misses-sun-dress-30-b","title":"1950s Vintage Simplicity Sewing Pattern 3858 Stunning Misses Sun Dress 30 B","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1952 Simplicity Pattern No. 3858 - One-Piece Dress and Jacket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1952 Simplicity Pattern No. 3858\u003c\/strong\u003e for a junior misses' and misses' one-piece dress and jacket designed for \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's\u003c\/strong\u003e warm-weather wear. A sleeveless fitted bodice and belted waist open into a sweeping flared skirt, topped by a brief collarless bolero. Choose a Peter Pan collar or a tie collar with a wide bow. 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 Simplicity No. 3858\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1952\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Junior Misses' and Misses' One-Piece Dress and Jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 (30\" Bust, 25\" Waist, 33\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Condition, Envelope Worn and 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\u003eSimplicity Pattern 3858 pairs a sleeveless dress, softly pleated at the front neck edge, with a fitted bodice and a flared skirt that falls in soft pleats from the front waistline. The skirt is dramatically full, measuring about 159 inches around the hem in this size. View 1 has a Peter Pan collar and a contrasting jacket. View 2 has a tie collar finished with a wide bow, shown in lengthwise stripes that form chevrons down the skirt. The brief, collarless jacket has three-quarter kimono sleeves. The dress closes with a 12-inch side zipper, and an optional belt marks the waist. Simplicity suggested cotton, piqué, rayon, or surah for the dress, velveteen or wool for the jacket, and striped cotton, rayon, silk, taffeta, or faille for View 2.\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\u003eFive years after Dior's 1947 collection, the New Look's full skirt and cinched waist had become everyday wear for young American women. This pattern puts more than four and a third yards of hem into a simple summer dress, shown standing out over a petticoat, and finishes it with a brief bolero that echoes the cropped jackets of couture. Sized for junior misses as well as misses, it shows how quickly the silhouette moved from Paris salons to the home sewing table and the younger generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 silhouette, remade for the home seamstress. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48439154082015,"sku":"simp 3858-30B 2\/9\/2026cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Simp-3858-frock-sz-30-Feb-2026-front-WER-Circa-1952-cnu-04000.jpg?v=1770677561"},{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-simplicity-sewing-pattern-3858-stunning-misses-sun-dress-sz-32-b","title":"1950s Vintage Simplicity Sewing Pattern 3858 Stunning Misses Sun Dress Sz 32 B","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1952 Simplicity Pattern No. 3858 - One-Piece Dress and Jacket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1952 Simplicity Pattern No. 3858\u003c\/strong\u003e for a junior misses' and misses' one-piece dress and jacket designed for \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's\u003c\/strong\u003e warm-weather wear. A sleeveless fitted bodice and belted waist open into a sweeping flared skirt, topped by a brief collarless bolero. Choose a Peter Pan collar or a tie collar with a wide bow. 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 Simplicity No. 3858\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1952\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Junior Misses' and Misses' One-Piece Dress and Jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 (32\" Bust, 26½\" Waist, 35\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Condition, Damaged Envelope, 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\u003eSimplicity Pattern 3858 pairs a sleeveless dress, softly pleated at the front neck edge, with a fitted bodice and a flared skirt that falls in soft pleats from the front waistline. The skirt is dramatically full, measuring about 161 inches around the hem in this size. View 1 has a Peter Pan collar and a contrasting jacket. View 2 has a tie collar finished with a wide bow, shown in lengthwise stripes that form chevrons down the skirt. The brief, collarless jacket has three-quarter kimono sleeves. The dress closes with a 12-inch side zipper, and an optional belt marks the waist. Simplicity suggested cotton, piqué, rayon, or surah for the dress, velveteen or wool for the jacket, and striped cotton, rayon, silk, taffeta, or faille for View 2.\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\u003eFive years after Dior's 1947 collection, the New Look's full skirt and cinched waist had become everyday wear for young American women. This pattern puts more than four and a half yards of hem into a simple summer dress, shown standing out over a petticoat, and finishes it with a brief bolero that echoes the cropped jackets of couture. Sized for junior misses as well as misses, it shows how quickly the silhouette moved from Paris salons to the home sewing table and the younger generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 silhouette, remade for the home seamstress. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48439161061599,"sku":"simp 3858-32B 2\/9\/2026cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Simp-3858-frock-sz-32-Feb-2026frontWERCirca1952cnu04000.jpg?v=1770677794"},{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-simplicity-sewing-pattern-3343-chic-misses-slender-suit-sz-35-bust","title":"1950s Vintage Simplicity Sewing Pattern 3343 Uncut Misses Slender Suit Sz 35 B","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1950 Simplicity Pattern No. 3343 - Two-Piece Suit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1950 Simplicity Printed Pattern No. 3343\u003c\/strong\u003e for a misses' and women's two-piece suit in half sizes. The jacket is fitted to minimize the waist and emphasize the hips, buttoning down the front with a rounded collar; the skirt hangs slim and straight, finished with a kick pleat at the lower back. 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 Simplicity No. 3343\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-Piece Suit (Half Sizes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 1\/2 (35\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eSimplicity 3343's jacket is built with one clear purpose: minimizing the waist while emphasizing the hips, achieved through careful fitting rather than a full skirt. Style 1 finishes with pocket band trim and link button cuffs; Style 2 adds a contrast collar and pocket band trim for even plaids. Beneath either jacket, the skirt hangs slim and straight, with a kick pleat at the lower back for ease of movement. Eighteen pattern pieces are included, suggested in cotton, rayon, silk, or wool, with velveteen, velvet, or wool for Style 2's contrast trim.\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\u003eHalf-size patterns like this one extended the era's fitted-waist silhouette to a wider range of figures, with the pattern's own copy making the design intent explicit - a waist deliberately minimized against emphasized hips, achieved through cut and fit rather than through fabric volume, a tailored counterpart to the more dramatically full-skirted looks of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look and its influence: wasp waists, tailoring, peplum shaping, and structured silhouettes. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48449738768607,"sku":"simp 3343-35B 2\/14\/2026cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Simp-3343-suit-sz-35B-Feb-2026-FRONT-CIRCA-1950-FF-03000.jpg?v=1771099878"},{"product_id":"1940s-vintage-mccall-sewing-pattern-7796-stunning-misses-street-dress-sz-34-bust","title":"1940s Vintage McCall Sewing Pattern 7796 Stunning Misses Street Dress Sz 34 Bust","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1949 McCall Pattern No. 7796 - Misses' Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1949 McCall Printed Pattern No. 7796\u003c\/strong\u003e for a misses' dress, offered in three views. A princess-seamed bodice buttons down the front to a belted waist, finished with large patch pockets set at the hip and a slim, straight skirt. 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 McCall No. 7796\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1949\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-Piece Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 (34\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\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\u003eMcCall 7796 fits close through the body with princess seaming running the full length of the bodice, buttoning down the front and cinched with a belt at the waist. Large patch pockets set at the hip add both practicality and visual weight to an otherwise clean, coat-dress-inspired silhouette, with the skirt kept slim and straight rather than full. View A offers long sleeves with turned-back cuffs, View B shortens to 3\/4 length, and View C keeps a simple short sleeve. Nineteen pattern pieces are included.\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\u003eDated to 1949, McCall 7796 sits right at the start of the New Look years - the fitted, princess-seamed waist and belted definition reflect the era's new emphasis on shape, even in a design that keeps its skirt slim rather than dramatically full, closer in spirit to a tailored coat-dress than an eveningwear silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look and its influence: wasp waists, tailoring, peplum shaping, and structured silhouettes. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48573894033631,"sku":"mc 7796-34B 3\/7\/2026cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/MC-7796-frock-sz-34-Mar-2026-FRONT-Circa-1949-04000-CNU.jpg?v=1772922586"},{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-mccalls-sewing-pattern-8510-lovely-uncut-misses-street-dress-32-b","title":"1950s Vintage McCalls Sewing Pattern 8510 Lovely Uncut Misses Street Dress 32 B","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1951 McCall Pattern No. 8510 - Women's \u0026amp; Misses' Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1951 McCall Printed Pattern No. 8510\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's and misses' dress\u003c\/strong\u003e, offered in two views. A contrast, V-shaped yoke sets off a button-front bodice with cap sleeves, cinched by a belted waist above a full, gored skirt that sweeps to roughly 85 1\/2\" around the lower edge in Size 14. 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 McCall No. 8510\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-Piece Dress (View A or B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 (32\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eMcCall 8510 builds its bodice around a contrast V-shaped yoke - View A finished with a pointed collar in a lengthwise-striped contrast fabric, View B with a simple round collar - both buttoning down the front to a fitted, belted waist. Below, the skirt is cut in gored panels for a smooth, full sweep, finishing at roughly 85 1\/2\" around the lower edge at Size 14. Ten pattern pieces are included, with instructions printed in English, French, and Spanish.\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 1951, the fitted-waist, full-skirted line that had come to define postwar fashion was firmly established in everyday McCall's offerings, not just in couture collections. The contrast yoke on this pattern was a popular, budget-friendly way to add visual interest and use up contrasting or leftover fabric, while the gored skirt let the era's dramatic fullness read smoothly rather than relying purely on gathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"sub-exhibit\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McCall Pattern Company embraced the New Look early and carried its nipped waists and full skirts into every kind of dress, from morning to evening. Explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/new-look-ladies\/brand_mccall\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcCall's take on the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48598908240095,"sku":"mc 8510-32B 7\/17\/2026cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Mc-8510-frock-sz-32-Mar-2026-Front-Circa-1951-FF-04000.jpg?v=1773612516"},{"product_id":"advance-6091-1950s-chic-uncut-misses-street-dress-32b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Advance 6019: 1950s Chic Uncut Misses Street Dress 32B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1952 Advance Pattern No. 6019 - One-Piece Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1952 Advance Printed Pattern No. 6019\u003c\/strong\u003e, as featured in Companion magazine, for a misses' one-piece dress. An unusual raglan-cut shoulder line sets this pattern apart, rising to a high standing collar over a button front, belted at the waist above a gathered skirt that sweeps to about 70\" around the lower edge in Size 14. 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 Advance No. 6019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1952\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-Piece 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\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eAdvance 6019's most distinctive feature is right at the shoulder: an unusual raglan-cut yoke seaming replaces a conventional set-in sleeve, giving the bodice a cleaner, more continuous line up into a high standing collar. The button front continues straight down through the belted waist and into the gathered skirt, which sweeps to roughly 70\" around the lower edge at Size 14. View 1 offers long or three-quarter sleeves with a self belt; View 2 shortens the sleeve and pairs it with a purchased belt. Eleven pattern pieces are included, suggested in linen, shantung, ottoman, corduroy, wool jersey, heavy cotton, rayon suiting, or lightweight wool.\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\u003eFeatured in Companion magazine, Advance 6019 shows pattern companies experimenting with shoulder construction even while holding firmly to the era's defined waist and full skirt - proof that the years following Dior's 1947 New Look weren't just about repeating a single formula, but finding fresh structural ideas within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look and its influence: wasp waists, tailoring, peplum shaping, and structured silhouettes. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48604552659167,"sku":"adv 6091-32B 3\/17\/2026cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/AdV-6091-frock-sz-32-Mar-2026-front-Unusual-Shoulder-Line-FF-05000-Circa-1952.jpg?v=1773783028"},{"product_id":"butterick-5994-1950s-uncut-misses-dress-jacket-32b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Butterick 5994: 1950s Uncut Misses Dress \u0026 Jacket 32B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1952 Butterick Pattern No. 5994 - Dress and Lined Jacket Ensemble\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1952 Butterick Printed Pattern No. 5994\u003c\/strong\u003e for a misses' dress and lined jacket ensemble, styled along slim, neat lines. The jacket is nipped in sharply at the waist, with its collar and cuffs matched to the dress fabric in View A for a coordinated costume look; View B keeps the cropped-sleeve dress and jacket in a single matching fabric. 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 Butterick No. 5994\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1952\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dress and Lined Jacket Ensemble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 (32\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eButterick 5994's jacket is the star of the ensemble - fully lined and nipped sharply at the waist for a real hourglass line, with a wide notched collar. In View A, the jacket's collar and cuffs are cut from the dress fabric for a coordinated, two-tone costume effect; View B simplifies things into a single matching fabric for both dress and jacket, with cropped sleeves on the dress itself. Sixteen pattern pieces are included, suggested in crepe, shantung, faille, surah, linen, pique, or lightweight wools.\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 nipped-at-the-waist jacket was one of the most direct expressions of the postwar silhouette's obsession with a defined waistline - here paired deliberately with a slim, unfussy dress and skirt, showing that the era's structured tailoring could stand entirely on its own without relying on a dramatically full skirt to make its point.\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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look and its influence: wasp waists, tailoring, peplum shaping, and structured silhouettes. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48604565438687,"sku":"butt 5994-32B 3\/17\/2026cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/butt-5994-dress-and-taliored-jacket-sz-32-Mar-2026-FRONT-Circa-1952-FF-04000.jpg?v=1773785007"},{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-mccalls-sewing-pattern-9439-stunning-misses-street-dress-sz-32-b","title":"1950s Vintage McCalls Sewing Pattern 9439 Stunning Misses Street Dress Sz 32 B","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1953 McCall Pattern No. 9439 - Misses' Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1953 McCall Printed Pattern No. 9439\u003c\/strong\u003e for a misses' dress, offered in three views. Views A and C give a double-breasted, shawl-collar bodice with a contrast collar and cuffs; View B closes plainly down the back. All three cinch at a belted waist above a gathered, deeply full skirt that sweeps to about 99\" around the lower edge in Size 14. 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 McCall No. 9439\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1953\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-Piece Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 (32\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\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\u003eMcCall 9439's Views A and C build real structure through the shoulders with a double-breasted, shawl-collar bodice, shown here with a crisp contrast collar and cuffs; View B trades that for a plainer back-buttoned closing. All three views share the same belted waist and gathered, richly full skirt, which sweeps to roughly 99\" around the lower edge at Size 14. Eleven pattern pieces are included, suggested in lightweight wool, wool jersey, cotton broadcloth, crepe, shantung, bengaline, or surah, with linen or pique for the contrast.\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 1953, the fitted-waist, dramatically full-skirted silhouette that followed Dior's 1947 New Look was thoroughly established, and pattern companies were finding fresh ways to dress up the formula - here, a tailored double-breasted, shawl-collar bodice borrowed a menswear-inspired structure and set it against one of the era's fullest skirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"sub-exhibit\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McCall Pattern Company embraced the New Look early and carried its nipped waists and full skirts into every kind of dress, from morning to evening. Explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/new-look-ladies\/brand_mccall\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcCall's take on the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48604678914271,"sku":"mc 9439-32B 3\/17\/2026cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Mc-9439-frock-sz-32-Mar-2026-front-CNU-Circa-1953-04000.jpg?v=1773788935"},{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-butterick-sewing-pattern-6098-stylish-uncut-misses-street-dress-32-b","title":"1950s Vintage Butterick Sewing Pattern 6098 Stylish Uncut Misses Street Dress 32 B","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1952 Butterick Pattern No. 6098 - Flare-Skirted Casual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1952 Butterick Printed Pattern No. 6098\u003c\/strong\u003e for a misses' \u003cstrong\u003eflare-skirted casual dress\u003c\/strong\u003e. A perky, high-standing collar frames an open neckline, with cropped sleeves cut in one with the bodice and a belted waist giving way to a gracefully flared skirt - finished at a sweeping 100\" around the lower edge (Size 16). 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 Butterick No. 6098\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1952\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-Piece Dress (Flare-Skirted Casual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 (32\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eButterick 6098 centers on a high, perky stand-up collar that frames an open neckline - a distinctive detail on an otherwise simple casual silhouette. The cropped sleeves are cut in one with the bodice for a clean shoulder line, while a fitted, belted waist sets off the skirt's dramatic flare. Seven pattern pieces make this a quick sew, recommended especially in stripes to show off the skirt's movement, along with linen, pique, seersucker, cotton broadcloth, crepe, shantung, and surah.\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 1952, the fitted-waist, full-skirted silhouette popularized in the years following Dior's 1947 New Look had become a wardrobe staple even for everyday casual wear, not just eveningwear or tailored suits. Butterick 6098's fresh stand-up collar detail shows how pattern companies kept updating the formula's smaller details season to season, while holding onto the fitted waist and dramatically flared skirt that defined the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look and its influence: wasp waists, tailoring, peplum shaping, and structured silhouettes. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48672814989535,"sku":"butt 6032-32B 7\/17\/2026cy","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Butt-6098-frock-sz-32-mar-2026-FRONT-Circa-1952-FF-04000.jpg?v=1774119548"},{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-butterick-sewing-pattern-7660-pretty-uncut-misses-sun-dress-32-b","title":"1950s Vintage Butterick Sewing Pattern 7660 Pretty Uncut Misses Sun Dress 32 B","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1956 Butterick Pattern No. 7660 - Capelet Yoked Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1956 Butterick Printed Pattern No. 7660\u003c\/strong\u003e for a misses' \u003cstrong\u003ecapelet yoked dress\u003c\/strong\u003e, offered in three views. A capelet-shaped yoke frames a becoming V neckline over a molded bodice, cinched at the waist and opening into a softly gored skirt that sweeps to a full 100\" around the lower edge in Size 16. View A adds below-elbow sleeves; View B is sleeveless with lace trim on the yoke; View C is sleeveless with simulated pockets on the yoke. 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 Butterick No. 7660\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1956\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-Piece Dress (Capelet Yoked Dress)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 (32\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eButterick 7660's defining feature is its capelet-shaped yoke, cut in one with the front and back bodice pieces to frame a becoming V neckline with real structure at the shoulder. The molded bodice fits close through the waist before the softly gored skirt takes over, sweeping to 100\" around the lower edge at Size 16. Three views offer real variety from the same base: below-elbow sleeves (A), sleeveless with a lace-trimmed yoke (B), or sleeveless with simulated pockets set into the yoke (C). Twelve pattern pieces are included, suggested in linen, pique, cotton broadcloth, crepe, shantung, faille, or rayon flannel.\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 1956, a shaped yoke like this capelet treatment offered a way to add structure and visual interest at the shoulder without sacrificing the fitted-waist, full-skirted silhouette that had defined the years since Dior's 1947 New Look. The dramatic 100\" skirt sweep here shows that fullness holding strong even as the decade moved toward its close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look and its influence: wasp waists, tailoring, peplum shaping, and structured silhouettes. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48672997867743,"sku":"butt 7660-32B 3\/21\/2026cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Butt-7660-frock-sz-32-mar-2026-FRONT-FF-Circa-1956-04000.jpg?v=1774127500"},{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-new-york-sewing-pattern-1632-stylish-uncut-misses-peplum-suit-30-b","title":"1950s Vintage New York Sewing Pattern 1632 Stylish Uncut Misses Peplum Suit 30 B","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal New York Pattern No. 1632 - Two-Piece Dress (Jacket and Skirt)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eNew York Pattern No. 1632\u003c\/strong\u003e for a misses' \u003cstrong\u003etwo-piece dress\u003c\/strong\u003e - a V-neck collared jacket with a button front and removable belt, paired with a soft, deeply pleated skirt that opens at the left side. The skirt's fullness is the star here: finished at 83\" around the lower edge (Size 16), it falls into a dramatic, ballerina-style sweep few everyday patterns can match. 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 New York Pattern No. 1632\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCirca 1952\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-Piece Dress (Jacket and Skirt)\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\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eNew York Pattern 1632 pairs a fitted, V-neck jacket - collared, button front, with a removable belt - against a skirt built for volume: soft, even pleats sweep out to an 83\" hem circumference at Size 16, with a left side opening and an attached waistband keeping the waist trim while the skirt does all the work below it. The jacket can be made with binding and short sleeves, short cuffed sleeves, or three-quarter sleeves, offering three distinct looks from the same nine pattern pieces.\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\u003eWhile we have no confirmed date, the style and sizing point to the early-to-mid 1950s, when a slim, belted bodice set against a dramatically full, pleated skirt had become one of the decade's defining silhouettes - a look built on volume and movement below the waist, a marked shift from the narrower skirts of the preceding wartime 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 New York 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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look and its influence: wasp waists, tailoring, peplum shaping, and structured silhouettes. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48742110593247,"sku":"ny 1632-30B 3\/31\/2026cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/NY-1632-frock-sz-30-Mar-2026-FRONT-FF-04000.jpg?v=1774981980"},{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-new-york-sewing-pattern-1314-uncut-misses-street-dress-sz-32-bust","title":"1950s Vintage New York Sewing Pattern 1314 Uncut Misses Street Dress Sz 32 Bust","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1952 New York Pattern No. 1314 - Attractively-Styled Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1952 New York Pattern No. 1314\u003c\/strong\u003e for an attractively-styled dress. A surplice waist meets a collarless V-neck, offered with a choice of long, 3\/4, or short cuffed sleeves, set above a flared skirt with a removable belt. 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 New York Pattern No. 1314\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1952\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-Piece Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 (32\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-design=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew York Pattern 1314 wraps a surplice waist into a collarless V-neck for a soft, flattering front, with sleeve length left up to the maker - long, 3\/4, or short, each finished with a cuff. The removable belt marks the waist before the skirt flares out, sweeping to 77\" around the lower edge at Size 16. Ten pattern pieces are included, suggested in broadcloth, shantung, faille, rayon crepe, tissue taffeta, or lightweight woolens.\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 surplice waist offered a softer alternative to a sharply darted bodice while still drawing the eye to a defined waistline - one of several ways early 1950s patterns achieved the era's signature fitted-waist, flared-skirt silhouette without relying on identical construction from house to house.\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 New York 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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look and its influence: wasp waists, tailoring, peplum shaping, and structured silhouettes. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48742497616095,"sku":"ny 1314-32B 3\/31\/2026cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/NY-1314-frock-sz-32-Mar-2026-FF-04000.jpg?v=1774988979"},{"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":"mail-order-2275-1940s-stylish-misses-peplum-dress-sz-32-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Mail Order 2275: 1940s Stylish Misses Peplum Dress Sz 32 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Late 1940s The Fashion Service Pattern No. 2275 - Peplum Frock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eLate 1940s The Fashion Service Mail Order Pattern No. 2275\u003c\/strong\u003e, a two-piece peplum frock with a fitted, dart-shaped waist and an optional sweetheart neckline. Size 14 (32\" Bust). 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 The Fashion Service No. 2275\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peplum Frock (Two-Piece)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 (32\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\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\u003eThis Fashion Service frock pairs a fitted waist bodice with a separate peplum and skirt, built with dart and gather shaping at the front waist for a sculpted fit. The neckline can be cut out for a sweetheart shape, and the peplum's clean, tailored lines sit over a slim, gently flared skirt. Construction follows the company's \"New Style Pattern Chart\" format, laying out every piece with clear turn-under and hem markings.\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 Fashion Service syndicated its patterns through newspapers across the country, making designs like this one widely accessible outside the department-store pattern counters. This frock's fitted waist and structured peplum reflect the sculpted, waist- defined silhouette that defined women's fashion in the years following 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 The Fashion Service 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\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look, which defined the fashionable silhouette for the next decade: a more structured look built around a nipped waist, dramatic peplums, and wide, sculpted shoulders. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49525881176287,"sku":"2275-32B 5\/25\/2026cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/2275-peplum-frock-sz-32-may-2026-FRONT-CNU-04000.jpg?v=1779730654"},{"product_id":"vogue-8922-1950s-uncut-womens-street-dress-sz-34-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Vogue 8922: 1950s Uncut Women's Street Dress Sz 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1956 Vogue Pattern No. 8922 - One-Piece Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1956 Vogue Printed Pattern No. 8922\u003c\/strong\u003e for a misses' one-piece dress, offered in three views. The full skirt gathers at the side fronts and across the back, with a released pleat on each side of center front, joining a shaped bodice at the waistline - finished with a wide V neckline (View B) or a higher, collared neckline (Views A and C) and below-elbow push-up or short sleeves. 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 Vogue No. 8922\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1956\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-Piece Dress (View A, B, or C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 (34\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eVogue 8922 is built for volume: the full skirt gathers at the side fronts and across the back, with a released pleat at each side of center front adding even more movement, joining the shaped bodice cleanly at the waistline. At Size 16, the finished skirt sweeps to a remarkable 135\" around the lower edge - nearly 3 3\/4 yards of hem. The bodice itself is shaped with seaming up to the armholes and offered with either a wide V neckline (View B) or a higher, collared neckline (Views A and C), paired with below-elbow push-up or short sleeves. Fifteen pattern pieces are included, suggested in cotton broadcloth, pique, chambray, gingham, taffeta, shantung, or wool crepe.\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\u003eEven as fashion moved into the later 1950s, Vogue Pattern Service continued to offer the dramatically full-skirted silhouette that had defined the years since Dior's 1947 New Look - and few patterns commit to that fullness as completely as this one, with a hem sweep few home-sewn dresses could match. The three interchangeable necklines let a single pattern move between a soft, romantic evening look and a crisper daytime one.\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 Vogue pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"sub-exhibit\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVogue never just followed fashion; it sat in the driver's seat, and never more firmly than in the New Look years. In February 1949, Vogue launched its Paris Original patterns, created with the great couture houses themselves. The debut season read like a who's who of Paris: Pierre Balmain, Jacques Fath, Jacques Heim, the house of Lanvin, Edward Molyneux, the house of Paquin, Robert Piguet, and Elsa Schiaparelli. Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/new-look-ladies\/brand_vogue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVogue's New Look patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or take the whole ride through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/always-in-vogue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways in Vogue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50503241302239,"sku":"vogue 8922-34B 6\/29\/2026cy","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/vogue-8922-frock-sz-34-june-2026-front-ff-circa-1956-06000.jpg?v=1782746303"},{"product_id":"1940s-vintage-mccall-sewing-pattern-7917-junior-misses-dress-fitted-waist-29-b","title":"1940s Vintage McCall Sewing Pattern 7917 Junior Misses Dress Fitted Waist 29 B","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1949 McCall Pattern No. 7917 - Junior Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1949 McCall Pattern No. 7917\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003ejunior\u003c\/strong\u003e dress with a dramatically nipped waist. A shawl-style collar tops a fitted bodice, cut down to a sharp chevron-seamed midriff, above a full, gathered, below-calf skirt. Complete Nice Condition, envelope Worn and Repaired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e McCall No. 7917\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1949\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Junior Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 (29\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn and Repaired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcCall 7917 builds its shape around a sharply pointed, chevron-seamed midriff that cinches the waist between a fitted bodice and a full, gathered skirt - the New Look's structured hourglass rendered for junior sizing. The bodice closes with a notched shawl collar and is built over shoulder pads for a squared shoulder line, while the sleeves may be finished as turned-back cuffed three-quarter length or set with a slide fastener at the wrist for a closer long sleeve. A tie belt or back sash cinches the waist further, and a side placket zipper keeps the closure discreet. Sixteen pattern pieces in all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDior's 1947 New Look had, by 1949, filtered down through the pattern industry into everyday dressmaking, and McCall 7917 shows how thoroughly its silhouette had been absorbed. The structured shoulder, dramatically nipped waist, and generously full skirt - once the language of high Parisian couture - were now available to any home sewer with a pattern, fabric, and an afternoon to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\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 McCall pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"sub-exhibit\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McCall Pattern Company embraced the New Look early and carried its nipped waists and full skirts into every kind of dress, from morning to evening. Explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/new-look-ladies\/brand_mccall\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcCall's take on the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613319598303,"sku":"mc 7917-29B 7\/29\/2026cy","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Mc-7917-Frock-sz-29---july-2026-FRONT-CNU-WER-Circa-1949-03000.jpg?v=1785359687"},{"product_id":"1940s-vintage-mccall-sewing-pattern-6990-uncut-misses-street-dress-sz-36-bust","title":"1940s Vintage McCall Sewing Pattern 6990 Uncut Misses Street Dress Sz 36 Bust","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1947 McCall Pattern No. 6990 - Ladies' and Misses' Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1947 McCall Pattern No. 6990\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's\u003c\/strong\u003e dress in three versions. A shaped front yoke with a notched neckline sits above a softly gathered bodice, finished with a double row of buttons and a belted waist, over a long gored skirt with an inverted pleat at center front. Choose long sleeves gathered into buttoned bands, full three-quarter sleeves with cuffs, or short sleeves. 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 McCall No. 6990\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 Ladies' and Misses' Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 (36\" Bust, 28\" Waist, 37\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\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\u003eMcCall Pattern 6990 builds its interest at the neckline, where the shaped front yoke is cut into sharp notched points on either side of the opening. Below the yoke the bodice is gathered for soft fullness, and a double row of buttons runs down the front to a narrow belted waist. The gored skirt has a separate front inset forming an inverted pleat, giving room to move and about 2 3\/8 yards at the hem in size 16, with a finished length of 46 inches from the back of the neck. View A has long full sleeves gathered into buttoned bands, View B has three-quarter bishop sleeves finished with turned-back cuffs, and View C has short sleeves. The dress closes with a 10-inch slide fastener at the side, and the 20-piece pattern includes pieces for shoulder pads.\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\u003eWhen Christian Dior showed his first collection in February 1947, hemlines dropped and skirts grew fuller almost overnight, and American pattern companies spent the following seasons bringing the change to the home sewing counter. McCall 6990 sits right at that turning point. The long gored skirt, inset pleat, and belted waist look ahead to the New Look, while the gathered yoke, full sleeves, and shoulder pad pieces still carry the softened lines of the war years. The plain \"McCall\" name on the envelope also places it before 1951, when the company began printing \"McCall's.\"\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 McCall 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\u003eThe McCall Pattern Company embraced the New Look early and carried its nipped waists and full skirts into every kind of dress, from morning to evening. Explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/new-look-ladies\/brand_mccall\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcCall's take on the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67958142730463,"sku":"mc 6990-36B 10\/10\/2026cy","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/mc_6990_dress_36B_FF_front.jpg?v=1791664059"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/collections\/Butt-4352-Frock-Sz-34-Nov-2025-WM.jpg?v=1784242766","url":"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/new-look-ladies\/date=1952.oembed","provider":"Vintage4me2","version":"1.0","type":"link"}