Simplicity 2896: 1950s Uncut Misses Skirt & Blouse Sz 36B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1959 Simplicity Pattern No. 2896 - Blouse and Skirt
Original circa 1959 Simplicity Pattern No. 2896 for a misses' blouse and skirt, designed for easy everyday wear. The wide-collared, button-front blouse has an inverted pleat at center back and can be made sleeveless and gathered into a waistband, or with set-in sleeves and a drawstring at the lower edge for a soft, blouson fit. The skirt is shaped with waistline darts and finished with a back kick pleat for ease of movement. "Simple to Make." Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Simplicity No. 2896
- Year: Circa 1959
- Garment: Blouse and Skirt
- Size: 16 (36" Bust, 28" Waist, 38" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded and Unused
- Envelope and Instructions: Good Condition
Design
This 12-piece pattern pairs a dart-fitted, kick-pleated skirt with a versatile button-front blouse. The blouse's wide collar and center-back inverted pleat carry across all three views, but the finish changes considerably: View 1 is sleeveless and gathers into a waistband for a trim, tucked-in look, while Views 1 and 2 add set-in sleeves with a soft drawstring at the lower edge for a more relaxed, blouson silhouette. Mixed with a contrasting skirt fabric or made up to match, the same core pieces adapt easily to several finished looks.
A Moment in Fashion History
By the late 1950s, separates were firmly established as a practical alternative to the one-piece dress, and Simplicity's "Simple to Make" line made that versatility approachable for less experienced sewers. The soft blouson blouse offered here, worn easily over a trim, dart-fitted skirt, sits right at the edge of the coming decade's more casual, easy-fit silhouettes, while the wide collar and pleat detailing keep one foot in the more tailored construction of the 1950s.
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 shows how even a tailored daytime separates set was loosening up by the late 1950s - the soft, drawstring-waist blouson blouse trading structured fit for the same easy movement that was reshaping sportswear of the era. Explore our ongoing exhibits showcasing the elegant hinge between two eras, Pillbox and Polish, and casual looks for girls and women moving through history, Sporty Looks for Active Gals.