New York 728: 1950s Uncut Misses Designer Dress Sz 36 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1951 New York Pattern No. 728 - Two-Piece Dress
Original circa 1951 New York Pattern No. 728, a Louise Scott Creation, for a ladies' and misses' two-piece dress. A drop-shoulder waist with a high neck and slashed front opening can be finished with an attached round collar or a V-neck, belted at a fitted waist above a two-piece skirt with soft plaits draping at the sides. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: New York Pattern No. 728
- Year: Circa 1951
- Garment: Two-Piece Dress
- Size: 18 (36" Bust)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
New York Pattern 728 is a Louise Scott Creation - the drop-shoulder waist keeps the upper body clean and unfussy, with a high neck and slashed front opening offered as either an attached round collar or an underfaced V-neck. Below the removable belt, the skirt drapes into soft plaits at each side rather than gathering into fullness, giving the finished dress a narrow, draped line through the hip and leg. Six pattern pieces are included.
A Moment in Fashion History
Designer-name patterns like this Louise Scott Creation let home sewers work from a named designer's silhouette rather than a generic house style - a selling point pattern companies leaned on through the early 1950s. Here, the drop-shoulder waist and belted midsection show the era's continued emphasis on a defined waistline, even as the draped, narrow skirt takes a quieter approach than the decade's more dramatically full silhouettes.
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, The Ladies of the New Look - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look and its influence: wasp waists, tailoring, peplum shaping, and structured silhouettes. Come take a look.
