1930s Vintage New York Sewing Pattern 37 Uncut Girls Bubble Bottom Gym Romper 10
Original circa 1933 New York Pattern No. 37 - Girls' and Juniors' Rompers
Original circa 1933 New York Pattern No. 37 for girls' and juniors' rompers in Size 10, a sleeveless V-neck waist with attached, gathered bloomers and a removable belt. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: New York Pattern No. 37
- Year: Circa 1933
- Garment: Girls' and Juniors' Rompers
- Size: 10 Years (28" Breast)
- Pattern Condition: Factory Folded
Design
New York Pattern 37 is a set of girls' and juniors' rompers made of a sleeveless waist and attached bloomers. The waist has a V-shaped neck in front and a high outline at the back, and it closes on the left shoulders and under the left arm. A removable belt, shown fastened with two buttons, marks the waist, and the gathered bloomers take the rounded, bubble shape shown on the cover, with pockets inserted in their side seams. The pattern has eight pieces (front and back of waist, front and back underfacing, front and back of bloomers, pocket, and belt), with four pocket sections cut and one-half of the pattern provided for the remaining pieces. The chart lists sizes by years and breast measurement only. For Size 10 (28-inch breast), the envelope calls for 2⅜ yards of 32-inch, 2¼ yards of 35-inch, or 2 yards of 39-inch fabric. The instruction chart is printed inside the envelope, which is meant to be cut open at the top and bottom.
A Moment in Fashion History
By the early 1930s, girls' play and sports clothes had loosened up, and bloomer rompers like these left plenty of room for running, tumbling, and lawn games. The cover shows one girl in the green rompers with cuffed ankle socks and, in a back view, a second girl holding a croquet mallet beside a ball. A small NRA Blue Eagle emblem sits beneath the New York Pattern skyscraper logo, the symbol of the National Recovery Administration, which businesses began displaying in 1933. We date it circa 1933.
Illustration
The cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight the original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic New York Pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern shows how New York Pattern dressed a girl for active play: a sleeveless waist with belted, gathered bloomers, shown on the cover with a croquet mallet and ball. Explore our ongoing exhibits showcasing New York Patterns and Own Name Patterns from the 1930s, In Name Only, and casual looks for girls and women moving through history, Sporty Looks for Active Gals.
