{"product_id":"anne-adams-4518-1960s-misses-mid-mod-dress-sz-40-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Anne Adams 4518: 1960s Misses Mid Mod Dress Sz 40 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Circa 1968 Anne Adams Mail Order Pattern No. 4518 - Dress with Asymmetric Foldover Collar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003ecirca 1968 Anne Adams Mail Order Pattern No. 4518\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anne Adams No. 4518 (Mail Order)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' Dress (Sleeveless, Short Sleeve, or 3\/4 Sleeve)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\" Bust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMail-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/youthquake\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYouthquake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating the youth-powered revolution in fashion. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50619182579935,"sku":"aa 4518-40B 7\/30\/2026cy","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/4518-frock-sz-40B-june-2026-BACK.jpg?v=1785456576","url":"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/anne-adams-4518-1960s-misses-mid-mod-dress-sz-40-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","provider":"Vintage4me2","version":"1.0","type":"link"}