Vogue 9951: 1960s Stylish Misses Dress Size 32 Bust Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1960 Vogue Pattern No. 9951 - One-Piece Dress
Original 1960 Vogue Pattern No. 9951, a "Very Easy to Make" one-piece dress with a slim skirt joined to the bodice at the waistline, an away-from-neckline wide shaped collar, and a choice of above-elbow sleeves or sleeveless styling. Complete Nice Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Vogue No. 9951
- Year: 1960
- Garment: One-Piece Dress
- Size: 12 (32" Bust, 34" Hip)
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
Design
Pattern 9951 pairs a slim skirt, fitted with side front dart pleats, to a bodice joined at the natural waistline. The standout feature is a wide, away-from-neckline shaped collar that sits open at the shoulders. Version A is finished with above-elbow-length sleeves; Version B is sleeveless for warmer weather. Both are completed with a matching tie belt or an optional novelty belt. Marketed by Vogue as "Very Easy to Make," the design is cut in just eight pattern pieces.
A Moment in Fashion History
By 1960, the slim, waist-defined silhouette of the late 1950s was giving way to cleaner, more architectural details like the wide, away-from-neckline collar featured here - a transitional look bridging the fitted glamour of the previous decade with the simpler lines that would come to define the early 1960s. Vogue's "Very Easy to Make" label reflects the pattern company's growing push to bring fashion-forward styling within reach of home sewers of every skill level.
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 proves polish doesn't require complexity - its side-front dart pleats shape the waist with just eight pattern pieces, no boning required, while the wide away-from-neckline collar keeps the silhouette lean and disciplined. Explore our ongoing exhibits showcasing Vogue's fashion-forward offerings for home sewing, Always in Vogue, and the elegant hinge between two eras, Pillbox and Polish.
