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: While we have no confirmed date, the style and construction point to the mid 1930s.
- 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 pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, Sporty Looks for Active Gals — a growing collection of casual looks for girls and women moving through history, from the 1920s through the 1970s. Come take a look.
