{"product_id":"1940s-vintage-hollywood-sewing-pattern-669-wwii-baby-girls-sailor-dress-sz-1","title":"1940s Vintage Hollywood Sewing Pattern 669 WWII Baby Girls Sun Suit \u0026 Dress Sz 1","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Circa 1941 Hollywood Pattern No. 669 - Child's One-Piece Dress and Playsuit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003ecirca 1941 Hollywood Pattern No. 669\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003echild's one-piece dress and playsuit\u003c\/strong\u003e, in three views. A sailor-collared dress with a double-breasted closing and optional patch pocket, a second dress view with contrast collar and cuffs, and a separate bib-top playsuit with a suspender back.\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 Hollywood No. 669\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1941\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Child's One-Piece Dress and Playsuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Year\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\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn eleven-piece pattern covering both dress-up and play. View 1 is a sailor-inspired dress with inverted pleats falling from the shoulders in front and a smooth panel back, closing double-breasted below a striped sailor collar, with short cuffed sleeves and an optional patch breast pocket and belt. View 2 keeps the same dress shape but is finished instead with a contrast collar and cuffs. View 3 leaves the dress behind entirely for a playsuit: shorts joined to a bib-front top with crossed suspenders in back, built for a full day of active, easy-care wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nautical, sailor-collar silhouette was a perennial favorite for children's wear through the early 20th century, and Hollywood Patterns' pairing of a dressy version with a practical suspender-back playsuit reflects how one pattern purchase was expected to cover a child's whole range of daily activities, from a swing in the yard to a more formal outing.\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 Hollywood pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/nursery-notions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNursery Notions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — maternity wear, layettes, crib covers, and quilts, the sewing life around having a baby. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51016910078175,"sku":"holl 669-Sz1 8\/7\/2026cy","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Holl-669-tot-frock-and-sunsuit-sz-1-may-2026-front-cnu-circa-1941-04000.jpg?v=1786137825","url":"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/1940s-vintage-hollywood-sewing-pattern-669-wwii-baby-girls-sailor-dress-sz-1","provider":"Vintage4me2","version":"1.0","type":"link"}