New York 1273: 1930s Uncut Misses Shorts Skirt Blouse 36B Vintage Sewing Pattern
New York Pattern No. 1273 - Ladies' and Misses' Blouse, Skirt and Shorts
A New York Pattern Company No. 1273 set for a ladies' and misses' blouse, skirt, and separate shorts. The blouse has a slashed front opening under a trim band, an attached collar with a long cravat-style tie, and a choice of long or short sleeves. It's shown here belted over a three-piece wrap-around skirt or over matching separate shorts with side openings. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: New York Pattern No. 1273
- Year: Circa 1933-1934 Based on Number Series in Collection
- Garment: Ladies' and Misses' Blouse, Skirt and Shorts
- Size: 18 (36" Bust, 39" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
New York 1273 centers on a shirt-style blouse with a slashed front opening concealed beneath an applied band, finished with an attached collar and a long, cravat-like tie at the neck. The blouse can be made with long sleeves gathered into a cuff band, or cut short along marked perforations for a warm-weather version. It pairs with a three-piece wrap-around skirt with a fitted waistband, or with separate shorts that open at each side seam, giving the wearer two distinct silhouettes from one set of pieces.
A Moment in Fashion History
The long, tied cravat collar and lean, dropped-waist-adjacent silhouette shown here are typical of 1930s daywear, when women's separates began taking on more of the tailored, menswear-inflected details previously reserved for suits. The option to build either a modest wrap skirt or a pair of shorts from the same blouse reflects the era's growing interest in practical, adaptable wardrobes for outdoor leisure and travel.
Connections
This New York Pattern shows how even a modestly-priced house brand could turn out a practical, convertible separates ensemble built for active, everyday wear. Check out our ongoing exhibits showcasing 1930s New York and Own Name pattern lines, In Name Only, and the sporty, active-minded fashions of girls and women through the decades, Sporty Looks for Active Gals.
