Own Name 158: 1930s Uncut Womens Tailored Suit Sz 40 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1933 New York Pattern No. 158 - Ladies' and Misses' Separate Skirt and Jacket
Original 1933 New York Pattern No. 158 for a ladies' and misses' separate skirt and jacket in Size 40 (40" Bust, 43" Hip). The four-piece circular skirt is pressed in inverted plaits at the front and closes at the left side, worn with a jacket that may be made with an attached collar - shown in the illustration with a fur collar - or left plain without one. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: New York No. 158
- Year: 1933
- Garment: Ladies' and Misses' Separate Skirt and Jacket
- Size: 40 (40" Bust, 43" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded and Unused
- Glassine Envelope: Included, stamped Barron Bros. of Texas - a little worn
Design
This separate skirt and jacket is cut from twelve pattern pieces. The four-piece circular skirt is pressed in inverted plaits at the front for soft fullness through the hem and closes at the left side seam, finishing about 1¾ yards wide at the lower edge in a size 16. The jacket may be made with an attached collar, shown in one illustrated version trimmed in fur, or left without a collar for a plainer look. Set-in, dart-fitted sleeves give a close, tailored fit through the arm, while inset pockets and a removable belt round out the jacket's practical, wearable design.
A Moment in Fashion History
Sold as separates rather than a single dress, Pattern 158 let a home sewer build a versatile jacket-and-skirt combination that could be dressed up or down - a fur-trimmed collar and belt for a polished daytime look, or a plain collarless jacket for everyday wear, all from the same basic pattern pieces.
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.
