Own Name 149: 1930s Rare Uncut Misses Nightgown Sz 34 Bust Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1933 Own Name Pattern No. 149 - Ladies' and Misses' Slip-On Nightgown
Original 1933 Own Name Pattern No. 149, produced by the New York Pattern Company, for a ladies' and misses' slip-on nightgown in Size 16 (34" Bust, 37" Hip). The short cap sleeves are cut in one with the waist, above a two-piece circular skirt attached under a tie-belt, with a contrasting inset yoke front and back that may be omitted. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Own Name No. 149
- Year: 1933
- Garment: Ladies' and Misses' Slip-On Nightgown
- Size: 16 (34" Bust, 37" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded and Unused
- Glassine Envelope: Included, stamped Barron Bros. of Texas - a little worn
Design
This nightgown is cut from six pattern pieces. The short cap sleeves are cut in one with the waist front and back for a simple, easy-fitting bodice, set off by a contrasting front and back yoke that may be omitted for a plainer version. The two-piece circular skirt attaches to the waist and is gathered softly under a self-fabric or contrast tie-belt, finishing at a width of about 2½ yards at the lower edge in a size 16. A tie-belt and small bow at the neck could both be cut from contrasting fabric or ribbon for a decorative touch.
A Moment in Fashion History
The slip-on nightgown, with its cap sleeves cut in one with the bodice, reflects the simplified, easy-to-sew construction favored for everyday nightwear in the early 1930s - a design that could be made up plain for practicality or dressed up with a contrasting yoke and tie-belt for a touch of femininity at bedtime.
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.
