New York 1284: 1930s Uncut Misses Shorts Skirt Blouse 36B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1933-1934 New York Pattern No. 1284 - Ladies' and Misses' Blouse, Skirt and Shorts
Original circa 1933-1934 New York Pattern No. 1284 for a ladies' and misses' blouse, skirt, and shorts set, shown here in a checked green fabric styled for tennis. The slip-on blouse has a pointed center-front inset rolled into notched revers, long sleeves gathered into wristbands or cut short with applied bands, worn belted over either a three-piece circular skirt or side-closing, front-pleated shorts. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: New York Pattern No. 1284
- Year: Circa 1933-1934 (also bears the NRA Blue Eagle stamp, dating to 1933-1935)
- Garment: Ladies' and Misses' Blouse, Skirt and Shorts
- Size: 18 (36" Bust, 39" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
New York 1284 is a slip-on, tuck-in blouse with a pointed center-front inset, underfaced and rolled back into notched revers alongside an attached collar. Long sleeves set in and gather into a wristband, or can be cut short along the pattern's marked perforations and finished with an applied band instead. The set includes both a three-piece circular skirt, closed at the front, and separate side-closing shorts pressed in front pleats, letting the same tailored blouse serve either a more ladylike look or an active, sport-ready one.
A Moment in Fashion History
Shown here on a model with a tennis racket, this checked ensemble captures the early 1930s embrace of tailored separates for the tennis court and the street alike. The NRA Blue Eagle stamp on the envelope dates production to the brief 1933-1935 window when American manufacturers displayed the emblem to show compliance with National Recovery Administration codes, a small but telling mark of the era's economic climate. The set's dual skirt-or-shorts option speaks to a period when women's sportswear was actively expanding what was considered acceptable both on and off the court.
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.
