New York 758: 1930s Darling Uncut Misses Sailor Dress 34B Vintage Sewing Pattern
New York Pattern No. 758 - Juniors' and Misses' Dress with Sailor Collar
A New York Pattern No. 758 for a juniors' and misses' dress, offered with a high neck and applied double bands at front, or an open neck with a large sailor-style collar, in long or short sleeves. An attached two-piece skirt has a patch pocket at the right side and a removable belt. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: New York Pattern No. 758
- Year: While we have no confirmed date, the style and construction point to the 1930s.
- Garment: Juniors' and Misses' Dress
- Size: 16 (34" Bust, 37" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
New York 758 offers two distinct necklines from the same eleven-piece pattern: a high, banded neck with applied double front bands, or an open neckline finished with a large, dramatic sailor collar. Sleeves can be made long or short, and the attached two-piece skirt carries a single patch pocket at the right hip beneath a removable self-fabric belt. The shown version pairs the sailor collar with a striped hem trim, echoing the collar's nautical lines around the skirt's edge.
A Moment in Fashion History
The oversized sailor collar seen here was a recurring nautical motif in 1930s daywear, borrowed from naval uniform styling and softened into a decorative, distinctly feminine statement piece. Paired with the era's characteristic long, gently flared skirt and fitted waist, this dress reflects how a single well-designed pattern could offer a woman two genuinely different looks — one tailored and buttoned-up, one open and dramatic — without requiring two separate garments.
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 Company envelope.
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.
