Anne Adams 4518: 1960s Misses Mid Mod Dress Sz 40 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original Circa 1968 Anne Adams Mail Order Pattern No. 4518 - Dress with Asymmetric Foldover Collar
Original circa 1968 Anne Adams Mail Order Pattern No. 4518 for a misses' dress with a striking asymmetric foldover collar, closed at one side with a single button. A diagonal side-front bodice seam continues the collar's geometric line down toward the waist. Complete Nice Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Anne Adams No. 4518 (Mail Order)
- Year: Circa 1968
- Garment: Misses' Dress (Sleeveless, Short Sleeve, or 3/4 Sleeve)
- Size: 40" Bust
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
Design
The centerpiece of Anne Adams 4518 is its asymmetric foldover collar, buttoned at a single point for a wrapped, off-kilter look, echoed by a diagonal side-front bodice seam running from underarm toward the waist. The dress can be made sleeveless with a faced armhole, with a 3/4 length sleeve, or as a short-sleeve version with an optional contrasting collar for a graphic two-tone effect. A center back zipper keeps the closure clean. Just seven pattern pieces make this a straightforward make, though the pattern notes it is not recommended for plaid or striped fabric, given the collar's diagonal seaming.
A Moment in Fashion History
Mail-order patterns like this one, sold through magazine and newspaper offers rather than in-store pattern counters, brought high-street fashion ideas to home sewers on a budget. By the late 1960s, that meant geometric, architectural details like this dress's asymmetric collar and diagonal seaming - the same graphic sensibility driving Youthquake fashion at every price point, distilled here into a simple seven-piece dress anyone could make.
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 Anne Adams pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, Youthquake - a growing collection celebrating the youth-powered revolution in fashion. Come take a look.
