1950s Vintage Simplicity Sewing Pattern 1024 Uncut Toddler Girls Dress & Coat Sz 4
Circa 1954 Simplicity Pattern No. 1024 - Child's One-Piece Dress and Coat
Circa 1954 Simplicity Pattern No. 1024 for a child's one-piece dress and matching coat, size 4, with a detachable collar. The dress features kimono sleeves, a back button closing, and a full circle skirt. View 1's dress has dainty lace edging trim; View 2 is trimmed with contrast bias and bows. The coat, included in both views, may be lined, has an optional button closing and front pockets, and kimono sleeves with turn-back cuffs. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Simplicity No. 1024
- Year: Circa 1954
- Garment: Child's One-Piece Dress and Coat, Detachable Collar
- Size: 4 (Breast 23", Waist 21")
- Condition: Factory Folded and Unused
Design
Simplicity 1024 pairs a dress and coat as a coordinated ensemble, given in thirteen pieces. The dress is built on kimono sleeves with a back button closing and a full circle skirt - View 1 finished with dainty lace edging, View 2 trimmed instead with contrast bias and bows. The matching coat, shared by both views, may be made lined or unlined, closes with optional buttons, and includes front pockets and kimono sleeves with turn-back cuffs; View 2 adds a contrasting detachable collar cut from the dress fabric. Suggested fabrics run from corduroy, velveteen, cottons, rayon suiting, and wool for the coat, to cotton, gingham, and linen for the View 1 dress, with lengthwise striped cottons, rayon, or silk for View 2's detachable collar.
A Moment in Fashion History
Matching dress-and-coat ensembles were a mid-1950s staple for special occasions - dressy enough for church or a family visit, practical enough for the weather. A detachable collar like this one added versatility from a single coat, letting it be dressed up or down without sewing a second garment entirely.
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.
