{"product_id":"1940s-vintage-mail-order-sewing-pattern-8181-very-easy-misses-dress-sz-31-bust","title":"1940s Vintage Mail Order Sewing Pattern 8181 Very Easy Misses Dress Sz 31 Bust","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Circa 1947 A-B-C Pattern No. 8181 - One-Piece Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eCirca 1947 A-B-C Mail Order Pattern No. 8181\u003c\/strong\u003e, a one-piece dress\ncut from a single pattern piece, with a deep simple neckline, puffed sleeves, and a soft\nbow-tied drawstring waist. Size 13 (31\" Bust). Complete Nice Condition; envelope shows\nwear from decades of handling, professionally repaired to keep it intact.\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 A-B-C No. 8181\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 13 (31\" Bust, 34\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope Condition:\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\u003eThis A-B-C frock is a genuine \"simple as A-B-C\" design: the entire dress is cut from a\nsingle pattern piece, with no separate bodice or skirt sections to match up. The neckline\nis deep and plain, the puffed sleeves are described on the envelope as \"pert as can be and\nno bother to sew,\" and the dress draws in at the waist with a soft, bow-tied drawstring\nrather than a fitted seam. The envelope itself carried the company's own \"1st Prize for\nSimplicity and Economy\" seal.\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\u003eThis is an unusually literal example of \"extremely easy\" construction: where most\ngarment patterns work from several shaped pieces, this dress is genuinely built from just\none. The soft drawstring waist in place of a fitted seam reflects a broader wartime and\npostwar interest in patterns that saved fabric, time, and cutting complexity without\nsacrificing a flattering silhouette.\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\nA-B-C pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50574603124959,"sku":"8181-31B 7\/16\/2026cy","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/8181-frock-size-31B-June-2026-front-CNU-Circa-1947-ONE-PIECE-CONSTRCTION-repairs-03000.jpg?v=1784232501","url":"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/1940s-vintage-mail-order-sewing-pattern-8181-very-easy-misses-dress-sz-31-bust","provider":"Vintage4me2","version":"1.0","type":"link"}