Vogue 8295: 1950s Chic Misses Swing Jacket Sz 30-32 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1954 Vogue Pattern No. 8295 – Coat
Original circa 1954 Vogue Pattern No. 8295 for a straight coat designed for women's daytime wear. This tailored design features long sleeves cut in one with front and back shoulder yokes, a narrow shawl collar with optional single-button closing, welt pockets, and button trim at the wrists, available in two lengths. Complete Nice Used Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Vogue No. 8295
- Year: Circa 1954
- Garment: Coat
- Size: Small (30"-32" Bust)
- Condition: Complete Nice Used
Design
Vogue Pattern 8295 offers a straight coat cut in two lengths, with long sleeves cut in one piece alongside front and back shoulder yokes for clean, unbroken lines. Machine stitching on either side of the yoke seaming adds subtle structural detail, while a narrow shawl collar can be worn open or closed with a single button. Welt pockets and buttoned wrist trim complete the tailored, versatile design, suited to tweed, wool broadcloth, flannel, or similar substantial fabrics.
A Moment in Fashion History
By 1954, postwar fashion had settled into a confident, structured elegance, and outerwear increasingly balanced tailored precision with everyday practicality. Straight, boxy coat silhouettes like this one offered women an adaptable layer that could move easily from daytime errands to more polished occasions, reflecting the era's appetite for clean-lined, quietly sophisticated design.
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 Vogue pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, Always in Vogue — a growing collection celebrating the fashion-forward spirit of Vogue's home sewing patterns. Come take a look.
