Simplicity 1561: 1950s Charming Little Girls Dress Size 7 Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original Circa 1956 Simplicity Pattern No. 1561 - Girls' One-Piece Dress and Jacket
Original Circa 1956 Simplicity Printed Pattern No. 1561, a girls' dress with a high neckline and full gathered skirt, worn on its own or with a matching short jacket. Girls' Size 7. Complete Nice Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Simplicity No. 1561
- Year: Circa 1956
- Garment: Girls' One-Piece Dress and Jacket (3 Views)
- Size: Girls' Size 7, Breast 25", Waist 22½", Hip 27"
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
Design
Simplicity Pattern 1561 is a dress with a high neckline, back button closing, and full gathered skirt, which may be worn alone or with a matching fully-faced short jacket. View 1 has the bodice cut crosswise with band trim on both dress and jacket, a contrasting jacket facing, and contrasting collar and trims throughout. View 2 uses the same dress-and-jacket structure finished with braid trim instead. View 3 is a sleeveless dress with no jacket, styled specifically for border print fabric along the skirt. Fourteen pieces given.
A Moment in Fashion History
Dress-and-jacket sets like this one gave an older girl's wardrobe real versatility - one dress that could go bare for warm weather or layer under a matching cropped jacket for cooler days or a more finished look. View 3's border-print styling reflects a specific mid-1950s fabric trend, cutting the skirt to showcase a printed border along the hem rather than scattering the motif throughout.
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 Simplicity pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our growing collection of 1950s Simplicity children's patterns - playsuits, sunsuits, dresses, and more for the youngest style-setters. Come take a look.
