New York 828: 1950s Uncut Misses Street Dress Sz 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1951 New York Pattern No. 828 - Ladies' and Misses' Dress
Original circa 1951 New York Pattern No. 828 for a women's slim dress with short kimono sleeves cut in one with the bodice, finished with turned-back cuffs. Wear it high-necked with a removable contrasting collar or open at a V-neck without one. Buttons trim the shoulder and run down the side of the bodice and skirt, and a removable belt marks the waist. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: New York No. 828
- Year: Circa 1951
- Garment: Ladies' and Misses' Dress
- Size: 16 (34" Bust, 37" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
New York Pattern 828 is built on a kimono waist: the short sleeves are cut in one with the bodice, so the shoulder runs in a single soft, sloping line from neck to arm with no set-in seam to square it off. Turned-back cuffs finish the sleeves. The dress can be made with a high neck and a removable contrasting collar, or with a V-neck and no collar at all. A line of buttons trims the shoulder and continues down the side of the bodice and skirt, where the attached two-piece skirt opens at the sides. The skirt falls slim and straight, about 56 inches around the hem in size 16, with a 46-inch finished length from the neck, and a removable belt defines the waist. The dress closes with a 12-inch side placket zipper; 13 pieces.
A Moment in Fashion History
The shoulder was one of the New Look's quietest revolutions. Through the war years, padded, squared shoulders had been the standard silhouette, and Dior's 1947 collection replaced them with a soft, rounded line that let the shoulder slope naturally. Kimono sleeves, cut in one with the bodice, were among the simplest ways for a home sewer to get that look, because there was no set-in seam to build up. New York 828 pairs that soft shoulder with a belted waist and a slim, side-buttoned skirt, a polished everyday version of the postwar line.
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 silhouette, remade for the home seamstress. Come take a look.
