Original circa 1933-1934 New York Pattern No. 569 - Juniors' and Misses' Dress

Original circa 1933-1934 New York Pattern No. 569 for a Juniors' and Misses' dress. The waist can be made front-closing with an attached collar, with or without set-in sleeves, or with a deep V-shaped neck instead, worn over an attached four-piece skirt with inset godets that can be perforated to a shorter length. Ruffled trim frames the shoulders, cinched with a tie-belt at the waist. Factory Folded and Unused.

Quick Facts

• Pattern Number: New York No. 569
• Year: Circa 1933-1934
• Garment: Juniors' and Misses' Dress
• Size: 11 Years (29" Bust, 32" Hip)
• Condition: Factory Folded

Design

This dress offers real choice at the neckline -- a front-closing waist with its own attached collar, worn with or without set-in sleeves, or a deep V-shaped neck for a more dramatic alternative. Either way, a double ruffle frames the shoulders and crosses at the front, giving the bodice real presence without heavy embellishment. Below the waist, a four-piece skirt takes inset godets for graceful, controlled flare, and is perforated so it can be shortened by eight inches for a different occasion entirely. A tie-belt finishes the waist. Thirteen pattern pieces in all.

A Moment in Fashion History

Ruffled shoulder trim crossing over the bodice was a popular early-1930s way to soften a fitted waist while drawing the eye outward and up, a favorite device for junior and young misses' patterns aiming for a grown-up silhouette without adult severity. Godet-inset skirts, meanwhile, let a dressmaker build in graceful flare at the hem through piecing rather than sheer yardage, an economical way to achieve real movement.

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.