New York 632: 1930s Stylish Uncut Misses Street Dress 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1935 New York Pattern No. 632 - Juniors' and Misses' Dress
Original circa 1935 New York Pattern No. 632 for a juniors' and misses' dress in Size 16, with a back-closing yoke waist, short kimono sleeves that can be lengthened with long sleeves, and a skirt with stitched plaits. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: New York Pattern No. 632
- Year: Circa 1935
- Garment: Juniors' and Misses' Dress
- Size: 16 (34" Bust, 37" Hip)
- Pattern Condition: Factory Folded
Design
New York Pattern 632 is a juniors' and misses' dress with a back-closing waist, a yoke at the front and back, and short kimono sleeves that can be lengthened with long sleeves. An attached four-piece skirt has stitched plaits at the front, and a removable belt marks the waist. The cover shows the dress two ways: on the left, a printed version with a square-necked yoke and long, flared sleeves finished with wristbands, and on the right, a short-sleeved version in a plain fabric with a contrasting pointed collar, yoke, and sleeve bands. A small back view shows the buttoned back closing. The pattern has twelve pieces, which the back of the envelope shows in outline. For Size 16 (34-inch bust, 37-inch hip), the back length from neck to lower edge is 52 inches, with a 3-inch hem allowed. The short-sleeved dress of one material calls for 3⅞ yards of 35-inch or 3½ yards of 39-inch fabric. The long-sleeved dress with contrasting yokes, belt, and wristband calls for 4 yards of 35-inch, 3⅝ yards of 39-inch, or 2½ yards of 54-inch fabric, plus ½ yard of 39-inch contrasting fabric. Suggested materials are plain and printed crepe, triple sheer, alpaca, thin wool, satin, and synthetics. The instruction chart is printed inside the envelope.
A Moment in Fashion History
By the mid-1930s, the kimono sleeve was a favorite way to simplify a dress, giving an easy, graceful shoulder line, and a yoke, a plaited skirt, and a contrasting collar added interest without complication. The cover shows this pattern both ways, in a printed fabric with long flared sleeves and in a plain fabric with a crisp pointed collar. The back of the envelope carries the company's own imprint, "New York Pattern Company, 160 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y.," along with the assurances that every pattern was manufactured in accordance with the U.S. Bureau of Standards and guaranteed true to measure. We date it circa 1935.
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.
