1960s Vintage Simplicity Sewing Pattern 3497 Baby Boys Girls Romper & Dress Sz1
Simplicity Pattern No. 3497 - Toddlers' Panties, Dress and Sunsuit
Simplicity Pattern No. 3497, "Simple to Make," for a toddler's panties, dress, and sunsuit set, size 1, with embroidery transfer included. The sleeveless dress and sunsuit button at the shoulders, neckline, and armholes, each finished with contrasting binding. Panties have elastic at the waistline and legs. A boat or train appliqué may be featured on either the dress or sunsuit, using the included transfer. Complete and in nice condition, with the transfer uncut.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Simplicity No. 3497
- Year: 1950s
- Garment: Toddlers' Panties, Dress and Sunsuit
- Size: Toddler Size 1 (Breast 20", Waist 19.5")
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
- Transfer Condition: Uncut Transfer
Design
Simplicity 3497 packs a full toddler wardrobe into eleven pieces plus a transfer design. The sleeveless dress and sunsuit share the same construction - buttoning at shoulder, neckline, and armhole, each edge finished with contrasting bias binding - while coordinating panties close with simple waist and leg elastic. The sunsuit's inner leg edges fasten with hammer-on metal snaps for quick changes. The included transfer offers a boat or train appliqué, ready to be worked onto either the dress or the sunsuit. Suggested fabrics span cottons and blends, pique, seersucker, denim, chino, sailcloth, linen, rayon, synthetics, and sharkskin.
A Moment in Fashion History
Mid-century "Simple to Make" toddler patterns like this one reflect an era when a single envelope was expected to outfit a child for an entire season - play, sun, and everyday wear covered in one purchase, with an embroidery transfer thrown in so the finished pieces could be personalized without any extra pattern drafting.
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.
