Original Circa 1950 Advance Sewing Pattern No. 5371 - Housecoat / Wrap Robe
Original Circa 1950 Advance Pattern No. 5371 - Housecoat / Wrap Robe
Original Circa 1950 Advance Printed Pattern No. 5371, a wrap-front housecoat with a shawl collar and self-tie belt, offered in three lengths. Size 14 (32" Bust). Complete Nice Condition; envelope shows wear from decades of handling, professionally repaired to keep it intact.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Advance No. 5371
- Year: Circa 1950
- Garment: Housecoat / Wrap Robe (3 Views)
- Size: 14, Bust 32", Hip 35"
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
- Envelope Condition: Worn, Professionally Repaired
- Sleeve Piece: Cut to the short-sleeve length; the portion extending it to the three-quarter-sleeve View 3 is not included. Views 1 and 2 (short sleeve) remain fully cuttable.
Design
Advance Pattern 5371 is a wrap-front housecoat with a shawl collar, patch pocket, and self-fabric sash tie. View 1 is a short housecoat with short sleeves, contrasting collar, cuffs, and pocket flap facing, trimmed in rick-rack. View 2 is the same short-sleeve bodice extended into a long housecoat. View 3 is the long housecoat with three-quarter sleeves finished with a separate sleeve band. Thirteen pieces are included, with shoulder pads suggested for all views.
A Moment in Fashion History
Wrap-style housecoats like this one were a wardrobe staple around 1950, equally at home as at-home leisurewear or a practical morning layer over sleepwear. Offering the same silhouette in three lengths and sleeve options let one pattern serve as everything from a quick cover-up to a full evening robe.
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 Advance pattern envelope.