Simplicity 1978: 1950s Sweet Toddler Girls Dress Size 2 Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original Circa 1957 Simplicity Pattern No. 1978 - Child's One-Piece Dress and Jacket
Original Circa 1957 Simplicity Printed Pattern No. 1978, a pert sleeveless dress with a matching cardigan-style jacket, offered in two contrast-trim variations. Child Size 2. Complete Nice Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Simplicity No. 1978
- Year: Circa 1957
- Garment: Child's One-Piece Dress and Jacket (2 Views)
- Size: Child Size 2, Chest 21", Waist 20"
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
Design
Simplicity Pattern 1978 pairs a sleeveless dress with a square neckline, full softly pleated skirt, and back button opening with a collarless cardigan-style jacket finished with short kimono sleeves and contrasting band trim. View 1 has the dress and jacket cut from contrasting fabrics, with bias and bow trim on the dress and dress-fabric trim on the jacket. View 2 adds a contrasting yoke, skirt band, and jacket trim, all outlined in lace edging. Fourteen pieces given.
A Moment in Fashion History
Dress-and-jacket sets like this one gave a simple sleeveless play dress the option to dress up for cooler weather or a more formal occasion, without sewing an entirely separate garment. The contrast-fabric trim treatments, shown here in coordinating florals and solids, reflect the mid-1950s taste for playful color-blocking even in the smallest sizes.
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.
