Hollywood 1194: 1940s Classic Misses WWII Suit Size 32 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1943 Hollywood Four Star Pattern No. 1194 - Two-Piece Suit
Original circa 1943 Hollywood Four Star Pattern No. 1194 for a misses' two-piece suit, offered in two views. The jacket features shoulder yokes cut in one with the front and back panels, soft gathers released below the yoke, and dart tucks above the pockets, finished with a notched collar and choice of long or short one-piece sleeves. A six-gored skirt completes the suit. [Pattern Condition: pending confirmation - no condition code available from filename.]
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Hollywood No. 1194 (Four Star Patterns)
- Year: Circa 1943
- Garment: Misses' Two-Piece Suit
- Size: 14 (32" Bust, 35" Hip)
- Pattern Condition: [TBD - confirm before publishing]
Design
Seventeen pattern pieces build this tailored suit. The jacket's shoulder yokes are cut in one with the front and back panels, with soft gathers released just below the yoke seam for shape without bulk, and dart tucks placed above the pockets for a smooth fit through the hip. A notched collar finishes the neckline, and the sleeve can be made long or short from a single one-piece pattern piece. The skirt is cut in six gores for gentle, even flare. View 1 shows the suit in a solid color with a contrast blouse; View 2 shows the jacket made up in a printed fabric with matching skirt.
A Moment in Fashion History
The tailored two-piece suit was a wartime wardrobe workhorse, offering the polish of a matched set while getting more mileage from fabric than a full dress silhouette. Hollywood Pattern 1194 also belongs to the company's Four Star Patterns line, a premium 25-cent tier positioned above Hollywood's standard 15-cent patterns during the WWII years.
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 Hollywood pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, Women of WWII - a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. Also part of Hollywood Glamour - celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.