New York 195: 1930s Uncut Misses Street Dress Sz 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1933-1934 New York Pattern No. 195 - Ladies' and Misses' Dress
Original circa 1933-1934 New York Pattern No. 195 for an elegant Ladies' and Misses' dress. The waist has lapped-over fronts meeting at a V-shaped neck, with trimming inserted through slashed openings and looped below the right shoulder for a distinctive decorative touch. Long set-in sleeves are perforated for two shorter lengths, and a six-piece circular skirt attaches under a removable belt, with or without pressed-in plaits at the center front. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: New York No. 195
- Year: Circa 1933-1934 -- dated via Vintage4me2's New York Pattern catalog cross-reference (shown directly beside No. 227), also consistent with the NRA Blue Eagle stamp (1933-1935) printed on this envelope
- Garment: Ladies' and Misses' Dress
- Size: 16 (34" Bust, 37" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
The lapped-over fronts of this waist meet at a deep V neck, but the real point of interest is the trim -- pulled through slashed openings cut directly into the fronts, then looped up and secured below the right shoulder, an asymmetrical detail that draws the eye across the bodice. Long sleeves are perforated for two different shorter lengths, giving real seasonal flexibility from one set of pieces. The six-piece circular skirt attaches under a removable belt and can be finished with pressed-in plaits at the center front for extra movement, or left plain. Twelve pattern pieces in all.
A Moment in Fashion History
This envelope carries the NRA Blue Eagle, the National Recovery Administration's "We Do Our Part" emblem displayed between 1933 and 1935 to show compliance with early New Deal fair-practice codes. Trim threaded through slashed openings, rather than simply appliqued or sewn on, was a favorite early-1930s way to add asymmetrical interest to an otherwise simple wrap-front bodice.
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 New York Pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, In Name Only -- a growing collection of New York Patterns and Own Name Patterns from the 1930s. Come take a look.
