Own Name 142: 1930s Uncut Misses Wrap Blouse Size 36 Bust Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1933 Our Own Pattern No. 142 - Ladies' Wrap-Style Peplum Blouse
Original 1933 Our Own Pattern No. 142, produced by the New York Pattern Company under its "Our Own" trade name, for a ladies' and misses' blouse. This blouse features a V-shaped neck in front, high at the back, finished with an attached collar and revers cut in one draped piece. The fronts and back are gathered into a two-piece peplum at the hip, and the blouse closes under the left arm. Long set-in sleeves have turned-back cuffs, or may be cut short instead. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Our Own No. 142
- Company: New York Pattern Company (Our Own line)
- Year: 1933
- Garment: Ladies' and Misses' Blouse
- Size: 18 Years (36in Bust, 39in Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded
- Glassine Envelope: Included, stamped Barron Bros. of Texas - a little worn
Design
Our Own 142 is built from seven pattern pieces: back, front, collar and rever (cut as a single piece), sleeve, back of peplum, front of peplum, and cuff. The V-shaped neckline sits low in front and rises high at the back, framed by a wide draped rever that flows directly into the attached collar rather than being pieced separately. Below the waist, the fronts and back are gathered into a two-piece peplum, giving the blouse a soft flare over the hip, and it closes under the left arm. The long set-in sleeve finishes in a turned-back cuff, but is also perforated so it can be cut short instead for warmer weather.
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 draped rever-and-collar detail and gathered peplum show real design ambition for a value-priced pattern, proof that private labels of this era weren't limited to the simplest possible construction.
Connections
This blouse's draped V-neck revers and gathered peplum show a private-label pattern reaching for real style, while its convertible long-or-short sleeve and easy under-arm closure keep it practical enough for everyday wear. Explore our ongoing exhibits showcasing New York Patterns and Own Name Patterns from the 1930s, In Name Only, and casual looks for girls and women moving through history, Sporty Looks for Active Gals.
