1950s Vintage Simplicity Sewing Pattern 3322 Rare Uncut Misses Hat & Purse Sz MED
Original circa 1950 Simplicity Pattern No. 3322 - Hat and Bag
Original circa 1950 Simplicity Printed Pattern No. 3322 for two hat and bag ensembles, Medium size. Both hats feature a small brim and a bias fabric bow - Style 1's brim dips to the side, while Style 2 gives a peaked-cap effect. Each lined bag includes two inside pockets, one a zippered compartment; Style 1 closes with a zipper, Style 2 with a spring fastener and an adjustable shoulder strap. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Simplicity No. 3322
- Year: Circa 1950
- Garment: Hat and Bag (2 Styles)
- Size: Medium (Hat Size 22)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
Simplicity 3322 pairs a small-brimmed hat with a matching lined bag in two coordinating styles. Style 1's hat brim dips softly to one side, worn with a zip-closing bag holding two interior pockets, including a zippered compartment. Style 2 shapes the brim into a peaked-cap silhouette, paired with a bag that closes with a spring fastener and carries on an adjustable shoulder strap. Both hats are finished with a simple bias fabric bow. Eleven pattern pieces are included, suggested in pique, felt, wool, or velveteen for the hats, and wool, corduroy, taffeta, plastic, or felt for the bags.
A Moment in Fashion History
By 1950, a coordinated hat and handbag were considered essential finishing touches to a woman's daytime look, often chosen to match or complement an outfit's fabric and color. Small, close-fitting brims like these offered a tidy, tailored alternative to the more dramatic hat shapes of prior decades, while the shift toward structured, zip- or clasp-closed handbags reflected a growing emphasis on practicality alongside polish.
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
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