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This pattern offers several different pieces to sew. The Simple to make style of the sheath skirt has a back, kick pleat. The top has short kimono sleeves. Version 1 has an open front neckline with collar and pockets at each side of the center front. Version 2 top is in contrast to skirt with the collar and front facing the same as the skirt fabric. Version 3 has a high neckline, button trim at the center front and braid trim. This is a great pattern!

 

Maker: Simplicity

Pattern #: 2180

Date of Pattern: 1957 (I think)

Cost of Original Pattern: $ .35

Pattern Pieces: cut and complete

Pattern Envelope:good condition for age

Pattern Instructions: Included

Size of Pattern: Vintage Teen Size 14

Bust:34

Waist:26

Hip:36

 

Simplicity Sewing Pattern

 

#7163

 

Women's Dress

 

Design Your Own Dress

 

Full Figure Solutions by Mary Duffy

 

The Hoax System To Flatter Your Body Type

 

Size FF - 18 W, 20 W, 22 W, 24 W

 

Out Of Print

 

©1996

Simplicity is the glory of expression. Walt Whitman

Simplicity Vintage Sewing Pattern

 

#9478

 

Women's Dress In Two Lengths

 

Size 44, 46

 

©1980

Simplicity 1717

 

Simplicity Designer's Pattern. 8320. N.d. but looks like 1950s.

Simplicity Sewing Pattern

 

#5576

 

Misses' Side Button Skirts

 

Ricki For Finity

 

Size 14 Waist 28"

 

Out Of Print

 

©1982

From the collection of Alexander B. Tecoma.

 

Date: 1939

 

Misses Slip, Camisole or Petticoat

Either a petticoat or camisole may be made from this clever slip pattern. Both camisole and slip have V necklines and wide waist yokes. Lace edging may trim straps and neckline, or wide ruffling used at skirt hem. Petticoat is pertly trimmed with ribbon bows; it is worn with or without ruffle.

 

Width around lower edge of Style I--II--III: About 1 3/4 yards; size 16. (34B, 28W, 37H)

 

Notions --

Style I--II--III: Slide fasteners; snap fasteners; hooks and eyes; 1 spool thread (100 yds.).

Style II: 1/2" lace edging.

Style III: 1 1/4" (No. 7) ribbon.

 

Suggested Fabrics -

Style I--II: Batiste, lawn, flat crepe, taffeta, sheer linen, rayon crepe.

Contrasting Ruffles: Plaids, stripes or prints in any of the above fabrics.

Style III: Taffeta, moire.

My top is Simplicity 1808 in a drapey rayon jersey. This is how I might style it if I had a job that involved leaving the house.

 

Blog post here. Pattern review here.

Project Details

 

Pattern: Simplicity 4171

Fabric: 100% Rayon

Notions: Ten 5/8" buttons

 

Modifications/Alterations:

 

This is the second shirtdress I've made in the last couple of months. Shirtdresses are everywhere. Did you see the one Michael made on Project Runway last night? It was smokin' hot! Shirtdressing is very popular right now... just walk into any department store or boutique and there they are. I was inspired by the details of the Diane vonFurstenberg <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDERfolder_id=282574491208767&PRODUCTprd_id=845524446141848&R=663231545469&P_name=Diane+vonFurstenberg&sid=10D11565C966&ASSORTMENTast_id=1408474395222441&bmUID=1155688457038">Hillevi Shirtdress, so I decided to modify this pattern to have a similar look. There were a several alterations that I made:I lengthened front and back pieces by 2" because I felt I was a lot taller than the model on the envelope.I lengthened the sleeves by 1".Re-shaped pockets on lower edge corners from round to square.Changed pockets by adding a pleat and a flap. As a guide, I used the pocket pieces from View A.Omitted belt loops (carriers).Topstitched collar.Even though after completing this dress, I wish I had used the long-sleeve version of McCall's 4769, because (1) the bodice and the skirt are cut separately and I could have made the bodice in one size without a FBA and the skirt in one size larger. And also (2) the skirt in that pattern is cut on an A-line which would have captured the look of my inspiration dress more. Overall, I like this dress and I do plan on wearing it. I will probably accessorize it with a wider belt for more of a cinched waist. This was a very easy pattern to follow since this was a Threads Magazine Collection pattern and they are known for their "Step by step to sewing success!" instrustuctions. Will I sew this one again? Probably so, I'm already thinking of doing Version A in corduroy.

There is beauty in simplicity

This wonderful pattern is for a great 4-season cardigan/jacket suit that I know Jackie O would have worn! The styling is just as classic today as it was in 1962!

The lined jacket has a round neckline, set-in sleeves, flap trim and front button closing with either 3/4 length sleeves or short sleeves. The slim skirt has a side zipper and a back kick pleat.

 

Maker: Simplicity

Pattern #: 4554

Copywright of Pattern: 1962

Pattern Price New: $ .65

 

Size: 12

Bust Size: 32

Waist: 25

Hip: 34

 

Simplicity Vintage Sewing Pattern

 

#6538

 

Girls' & Chubbies' Dress In Two Lengths

 

Size 8 Breast 27"

 

©1974

img 1684 EXPLORED 21 December 2011

 

From the archives.

A modified Simplicity 2599. I added an extra five inches to the length and the ruffles (two instead of three) are twice the depth. Great with jeggings and a gorgeous leather Hobbs belt (courtesy of my sister for Christmas).

 

Pink dolta spot on grey jersey. Fabric bought for £1 from Saeed's Fabrics, 96 High Street, Walthamstow, London E17 7JY.

From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.

 

Date: 1939

 

Misses' and Women's Dress.

A charmingly simple dress for important afternoons, this one has a softly gathered bodice and V neckline. Back laps over front at shoulders, giving a yoke effect. Front panels of the flaring skirt join bodice in a high shaped outline. Style I has long sleeves. Style II has short, shirred sleeves. Clips at neckline and tie belt are shown.

For size 16, (34B, 28W, 37H), finished back length from base of neck to hem of dress is 45 inches. Width around lower edge of dress about 1 7/8 yards.

 

Notions --

Style I--II:

slide fastener; 2 spools thread (100 yds. each); snap fasteners; hooks and eyes; seam binding; shields.

Style I: belt.

Style II: 2 ornamental clips.

 

Suggested Fabrics--

Style I: Plain or printed Marocain crepe, triple sheers, faille silk, silk jersey, flat crepe, rayon crepe, sheer wool, crepe satin.

Style II: Plain or printed: metal shot crepe, jacquard crepe, canton crepe, novelty cottons, lawn, sheers, silk jersey.

Vintage sewing pattern from 1964.

From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.

 

Date: 1941

 

Misses' and Women's Dress.

Tucks through the waistline and bodice to skirt are designed for a softly molded silhouette. The neckline is generously V-shaped, the tiny buttons traveling up to meet it are deliberately dainty. The Dolman sleeves lend a smooth shoulder line. Style II adds a bow-tied vestee.

 

Width around lower edge of dress is about 2 yards for size 14 (32B, 27W, 35H). Finished back length from base of neck to hem of dress for size 14 is 42 inches.

 

Notions --

 

Style I--II: prong-type buckle; triangular shoulder pads; matching thread (100 yds.); shields.

Style I: 17 buttons (15 lines 3/8" diam.); braid for loops (optional).

Style II: slide fastener or snap fasteners, hooks and eyes; 1/2" wide elastic.

 

Suggested Fabrics --

Style I or II: Triple sheer, rayon crepe or silk crepe, pebble crepe, novelty silks, satin, rayon, jersey, woolens.

Vestee and Neck Bow: Pique, linen, rayon or silk crepe, flat crepe.

 

I wonder if Windows would use this as the new background?

Simplicity Vintage Sewing Pattern

 

#5151

 

Shirt-Dress In Misses' & Half-Sizes In Two Lengths

 

Size 12 Bust 34"

 

©1972

"Vintage 1940s"

100% Cotton. Perfect for the summer. Mashaa Allaah <3

"Unity and simplicity are the two true sources of beauty."

-Johann Joachim Winckelmann

 

Once in a while, we need to return to the simpler things in life to find joy…

 

This simple Mixed Media Bracelet is made up of beautiful artisan ceramic beads, 12g 16g 18g antique brass wires augmented by fire, stained lace, rawhide and a miniature handmade book of leather, clay and coffee stained pages

 

* will fit around a 6.5 - 7.5 inch wrist circumference

* the miniature book is 15(w) x 20(l) x 12.5(t) mm

 

The pattern will sew this "Easy to Sew" one yard skirt. Each skirt style is made from one major pattern piece and one yard of 54" fabric. View 1 is styled with a pleat at center back. View 2 features a center front seam adn inverted pleat. View 3 has a side front seam with a pleat.

Maker- Simplicity

Pattern # 1345

Copywright- Not sure of exact date - 1950's

Pattern Pieces - Cut and Complete including Instructions

Pattern Envelope - Yellowing with age very small tear near top on back

Pattern price new - $.35

Pattern Size - Waist 28

Waist - 28

Hip- 37

 

A Cinderella dress for my little princess

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