Vintage Stitches

Simplicity 4471 on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
From the collection of Alexander B. Tecoma.


Date: 1953

Misses’ and Woman’s Robe in Two Lengths
“Simple to Make” robe is styled with cuffed raglan sleeves. Views 1 and 2 have round collars, short sleeves, pockets and optional tie belt. View 1, contrast bias binding trims collar, cuffs, and flaps. View 3, three-quarter length robe, fastens at neckline with purchased frog and features mandarin collar.

For Size 16 (B:34”, W:28:, H:37) —
Finished back length of Robe View 1 and 2: 46”.
Finished back length of Robe View 3: 36”.
Width around lower edge of View 1 and 2: 86”.
Width around lower edge of View 3: 76”.

Suggested Fabric Types —
V.1, 2: Lengthwise striped or plaid cotton, pique, seersucker, flannelette, rayon, challis, taffeta, butcher linen.
V.3: Cotton, flannelette, rayon, challis, satin, wool.

Sewing Notions —
View 1, 2 and 3: 2 spools of thread; round shoulder pads; bias seam binding (optional).
View 1 and 2: 7 buttons.
View 1: contrasting thread; 1 package of 1” wide quilt binding.
View 3: Purchased frog.