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This is an awesome pattern! This designer fashion, Misses Suit, consists of a dart-fitted skirt, without side seams, has a waistband, back zipper and top-stitched side front seams and pleats. The lined, top-stitched jacket, with notched detail in the side front seam, has a front button closing, collar and long two-piece sleeves with opening and button trim.
Maker: Simplicity
Pattern #: 6406
Date of Pattern: 1966
Cost of Original Pattern: $.65
Pattern Pieces: cut and complete
Pattern Envelope: not so great... bottom and part of side seam is split. still very readable. Pattern will be sent in a plastic bag with pieces and envelope.
Pattern Instructions: included
Size of Pattern: 18
Bust: 38
Waist: 30
Hip: 40
Blogged: bijinlicious.wordpress.com/2012/11/19/110-lotd-simplicity...
Nov. 19, 2012
Model/Stylist/Blogger/Photography: Sera Ginger Tokyoska (gig1)
Found this vintage sewing book "Simplicity Sewing Book" (1967) at Thrift Store.
I don't sew garment, but it is fun to read!! Maybe one day, I am confident enough, I'll give it a try.
Date: 1944
Misses' and Women's One-Piece Dress and Cape
The bodice front is styled with a center seam and darts in sunburst effect at waistline. There are center front and back seams in skirt and a sash ties in bow at side. The cape is fashioned with a continuous shoulder and side seam. Bands are attached at shoulder seam to hold cape in place. Style I has a high neckline with front-slit opening and long sleeves. Style II features a cap-type sleeve and V neckline. Style III has a high neck and cap-type sleeve.
For Size 16 (B:34", W:28", H:37") --
Finished back length from base of neck to hem of Dress: 43"
Finished back length from base of neck to hem of Cape: 15 1/2"
Width around lower edge of Dress: 54 1/2"
Sewing Notions --
Matching Thread---Style I and III---200 yds.; Style II---250 yds.
Contrast Thread---Style I and III---50 yds.
Dress Side Opening---slide fastener or snap fasteners and hook and eye. Long Sleeve Opening---snap fasteners.
Seam Binding.
Triangular Shoulder Pads---(Optional).
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.
Date: 1939
MISSES' AND JUNIOR MISSES' BLOUSE, SUSPENDER SKIRT AND JACKET
Individuality is the keynote of this beguiling ensemble. The bound square neckline is finished with a band at front, closes at back with a button; short, set-in sleeves. Skirt is full; it has a corseted and buttoned belt and is held by broad suspender straps. The boxy jacket is yoked front and back. Buttons are amusingly placed; short, set-in sleeves.
For size 16, (34B, 28W, 37H)--
Finished back length from base of neck to hem of:
Blouse . . . 21"
Jacket . . . 22"
Junior Miss (odd sizes) are cut shorter than regular Misses' even sizes)
Finished back length from waist to hem of:
Skirt . . . 29"
Width around lower edge of skirt about 2¼ yards.
2" (finished) hem allowed on skirt.
1½ (finished) hem allowed on jacket.
No hem allowed on blouse.
SUGGESTED FABRICS--
SUSPENDER SKIRT AND JACKET: Plain, printed or lengthwise striped: linen, novelty cottons, novelty silks, silk shantung, wool jersey, rough silks.
BLOUSE: Plain or printed: dimity, flat crepe, novelty silks, linen, novelty cottons.
NOTIONS--
BLOUSE: 1 button (15 lines---" diam.); 1 spool thread (100 yds.); shields.
SUSPENDER SKIRT: Slide fastener; 2 buttons (30 lines---¾' diam.); 1 spool thread (100 yds.); buttonhole twist; snap fasteners; hooks and eyes; seam binding.
JACKET: 6 buttons (30 lines---¾" diam.) 1 spool thread (100 yds.); buttonhole twist.
From the collection of The Milwaukee Repertory Theater Costume Shop.
Simplicity Vintage Sewing Pattern
#3944
Child's Shirt, Boxer Shorts & Pants
Transfer Included
Pattern Is Cut To Shorts
Size 2
Week 5/52: “Simplicity” is the theme this week. It is not often that you see a hummingbird sitting still. They are usually flapping their wings 12-80 times a second. I saw simplicity in this moment. The sun was shining bright so I went for more of a silhouette feel.
Simplicity 5485; ca. 1964; Sub-Teen's One-Piece Dress, Bra-Top and Shorts: The A-line dress is sleeveless featuring a scooped neckline, button closing on shoulders and a patch pocket. V. 2 ensemble is completely lined. Top has scooped neckline, darts, back button closing. Shorts are dart-fitted, zipper closing in left side. Top and shorts, V. 3 are trimmed with rick rack.
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger
Date: 1955
Teen Age One-Piece Dress and Coat in Two Lengths
This "Simple To Make" ensemble features a sheath dress styled with no waistline seam and fitted with figure molding darts. Tabs and buttons trim View . The coat shown in dress length and jacket versions has three quarter kimono sleeves with turn back cuffs.
For Size 16 (B:34", W: 28", H:37") --
Finished back length of dress: 44 1/2".
Finished back length of coat View 1: 45".
Width around lower edge of dress: 41".
Suggested Fabric Types --
V.1 Coat: Corduroy, velveteen, cotton, pique, linen, wool, jersey.
V.1, 2 Dress: Cotton, broadcloth, linen, pique, denim, gingham, rayon, wool, jersey.
V.2 Coat: Corduroy, velveteen, even lengthwise striped cotton, linen, pique.
Sewing Notions --
V.1, 2: 2 spools thread; 14" neck type zipper for side; bias seam binding.
Dress V.1: 4 buttons.
Dress V.2: Belt, buckle(optional).
Coat 2: 2 spools thread.
Misses' super jiffy wrap skirt in two lengths and short jumpsuit. The top stitched short jumpsuit without side seams has front zipper closing, high round neckline and optional patch pockets with optional purchased applique. The long or short wrap skirt without side seams has ribbon drawstring slipped thru waistline casing. The long wrap skirt features patch pockets.
The sadly out-of-print Simplicity 2591 made up in a blue floral cotton/linen blend. Blogged about at Idle Fancy!
I've been admiring this but then discovered during a recent culling go-round that I already owned it. Doh! It's even in my size.
I love the look of this but I might have to add corresponding tucks to the back.
Misses' One-Piece Dress: Dress with high round neckline, collar and back zipper has simulated front button closing, purchased belt, top-stitching and an A-line skirt. V.'s 1 and 2 have roll-up set-in sleeves. V. 3 is sleeveless. V. 1 has tucks in bodice front
Date: 1968
DRESS IN MISSES' AND HALF-SIZES
The dress with front seam interest has neck band, slightly lowered round neckline, back zipper, set-in sleeves and optional button or purchased pin. V.1 has about wrist-length sleeves. V.2 has short sleeves.
Not suitable for obvious diagonal fabrics.
For size 14, (36B, 27W, 38H)--
Finished back length of dress: 40½"
Width lower edge of dress: 52"
SUGGESTED FABRIC TYPES--
Cottons and blends. Linen. Silks, synthetics and blends; poplin, silk linen, silk and worsted, cotton sateen, hopsacking, homespun, gabardine, crepe, flannel. Lightweight wools and blends; wool gabardine, double knits, bonded jersey, wool crepe, wool flannel.
SEWING NOTIONS--
Thread, bias seam binding (opt.), 22" neck zipper, one 1" button (opt.)
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.
Simplicity Sewing Pattern
#9189 / 0621
Misses' / Miss Petite Dress In Two Lengths
Kathie Lee Gifford For Plaza South
Size 12, 14, 16
Out Of Print
©1994
I used a linen/rayon blend to make up this skirt. One of the easier patterns I've used - a quick and simple project!
December simplicity
“Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature.” — Thomas Kempis
Simplicity 1016; ©1944; Unprinted Pattern. Misses' and Women's Dress: The waist is gathered at the lower edge in front and back. The skirt front is gathered and the back is seamed down the center. The high neckline is styled with a front opening. Style I has short cap sleeves and is finished with a bow tie at the neck. In Style II, the two vertical pockets, neck and sleeve edges are smartly bound. Style III features a three-quarter sleeve.