Own Name 134: 1930s Uncut Misses Dinner Dress Sz 36 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1933 Our Own Pattern No. 134 - Ladies' Wrap-Style Dress
Original 1933 Our Own Pattern No. 134, produced by the New York Pattern Company under its "Our Own" trade name, for a ladies' and misses' dress. This wrap-style design features a waist with crossed-over fronts forming a deep V-neck, set-in long sleeves, and an attached four-piece circular skirt with a back hip-yoke, worn under a narrow belt. The front yoke and upper sleeve section may be cut in a contrasting fabric, or the whole dress made of one material. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Our Own No. 134
- Company: New York Pattern Company (Our Own line)
- Year: 1933
- Garment: Ladies' and Misses' Dress
- Size: 18 Years (36in Bust, 39in Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded
- Glassine Envelope: Included, stamped Barron Bros. of Texas - a little worn
Design
Our Own 134 is built from ten pattern pieces: back yoke, back of waist, front yoke, front of waist, upper and lower parts of the sleeve, front and side-front of skirt, back of skirt, and back hip-yoke. The waist closes under the left arm, its crossed-over fronts forming a soft, wrapped V-neckline, with long set-in sleeves finished in two pieces for a close, tailored fit through the arm. The front yoke and upper sleeve are meant to be cut separately, allowing them to be made up in a contrasting fabric for a two-tone effect, or the entire dress can be made of one material for a simpler look. The attached four-piece circular skirt, finished with a back hip-yoke, is worn under a narrow self-belt at the waist.
A Moment in Fashion History
Our Own patterns like this one were sold under a private label rather than the New York Pattern Company's own branded name, letting small department and dry-goods stores offer a full dressmaking line as if it were their own house brand. The option to cut the yoke and sleeves in a contrasting fabric reflects a popular early-1930s trick for stretching a limited dress budget - a small amount of a special fabric could dress up a garment made mostly from cheaper yardage, a practical touch that suited exactly the value-priced shoppers this line was aimed at.
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 Our Own 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.
