Marian Martin 9261: 1950s Easy Misses Pin & Cut Blouse 38 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1959 Marian Martin Pattern No. 9261 - Misses' Jiffy-Cut Blouses
Original 1959 Marian Martin Printed Pattern No. 9261 for misses' blouses, a "Jiffy-Cut" design offered in three views, each cut from just twelve pieces total. Complete Nice Condition, with the majority of pattern pieces still uncut.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Marian Martin No. 9261
- Year: 1959, confirmed via a July 1959 newspaper clipping
- Garment: Misses' Blouses (3 Views)
- Size: 18
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition, majority of pieces uncut
Design
Marian Martin 9261 is built around the "Jiffy-Cut" method: rather than laying out and cutting each pattern piece individually, the entire blouse front, back, and neck facings for a chosen view are cut out together in one pass, with printed directions given directly on each pattern part for accuracy. Views A, B, and C share the same basic silhouette - a front, back, and front and back neck facings - differentiated by their shown fabrics rather than by structural changes, letting a sewer produce a finished blouse with unusual speed for the era. A nine-inch skirt-type slide fastener closes each view.
A Moment in Fashion History
Marian Martin was a mail-order pattern service syndicated through local newspapers, letting readers order patterns directly by mail for a small fee - a period newspaper clipping for this very pattern, dated July 1959, promotes it as a "Jiffy-Cut Bonanza" meant to be paired with skirts and play pants. The "Jiffy-Cut" method reflects the era's appetite for genuinely faster home sewing, cutting an entire garment from the fabric in one motion rather than piece by piece.
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 Marian Martin pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, Sporty Looks for Active Gals - a growing collection celebrating active, playful designs for the sporting girl. Come take a look.