1950s Vintage Simplicity Sewing Pattern 3180 Toddler Girls Tucked Dress Sz4
Circa 1950 Simplicity Pattern No. 3180 - Child's One-Piece Dress and Panties
Circa 1950 Simplicity Pattern No. 3180 for a child's one-piece dress and panties, size 4. The back-buttoned bodice has a high round neckline, fitted with inside tucks at the back waistline, short puffed sleeves, and a shaped front yoke. The dirndl skirt joins the bodice with a welt seam, and tie ends from the side seams form a bow in back. Style 1 trims the yoke with horizontal pin tucks that circle the skirt, edged in lace at the yoke seam and sleeves with a bias-bound neckline. Style 2 bands the yoke with a self ruffle in contrasting fabric. Brief panties close with elastic casings at the waist and legs. Complete and in nice condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Simplicity No. 3180
- Year: Circa 1950
- Garment: Child's One-Piece Dress and Panties
- Size: 4 (Breast 23", Waist 21", Hip 24")
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
Design
Simplicity 3180 builds a full outfit - dress and matching panties - from seven pattern pieces. The back-buttoned bodice has a high round neckline with inside tucks fitting the back waistline, short puffed sleeves, and a shaped front yoke, while the dirndl skirt joins at a welt seam with side-seam tie ends forming a back bow. Style 1 adds horizontal pin tucks circling the yoke and skirt, with lace edging the yoke seam and sleeves and bias binding at the neckline. Style 2 instead bands the yoke with a self ruffle cut from a contrasting fabric. The brief panties close with elastic casings at the waistline and leg openings. Suggested fabrics include organdy, dotted swiss, chambray, pique, linen, rayon or silk crepe, and taffeta.
A Moment in Fashion History
A dirndl skirt, puffed sleeves, and a back-bow finish were staples of early-1950s children's party dressing, and pairing the dress with its own matching panties reflects an era when a complete, coordinated outfit - not just a single garment - was the standard for special-occasion sewing.
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 Simplicity pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our 1950s Simplicity children's collection - a growing selection of vintage kids' sewing patterns from the decade. Come take a look.
