Vintage Stitches

McCall’s 9602 on Flickr.

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McCalls 3242 on Flickr.

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Fall and Winter 1952-53 Sears Tailored-To-Order Clothes on Flickr.

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Butterick 5164 on Flickr.

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[1952] Festive Stoles and Blouses on Flickr.

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Simplicity 4471 on Flickr.

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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.

Simplicity 3879 on Flickr.

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From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger


Date: 1952

Junior Misses’ and Misses’ Skirt, Halter, Shorts and Short Jacket
The halter has a V shaped neckline. A stitched pleat at neck gives bustline fullness. The full skirt, Views 1 and 2, has double inverted pleats at front, back, and side waistline. The brief jacket is faced and features wide contrasting cuffs. Trim shorts, View 3, have patch pockets and a zipper closing at back.

For Size 16 (B:34”, W:28”, H:37”) —
Finished back length of Halter: 22 3/8”.
Finished back length of Jacket:
12 1/4”.
Finished length of Skirt: 29”.
Finished length of Shorts: 16 1/4”.
Width of lower edge of Skirt: 112”.

Suggested Fabric Types —
View 1, Skirt, Bolero Cuffs, lengthwise striped: Cotton, rayon. Jacket, Halter: Cotton, rayon.
View 2, Jacket, Skirt: Cotton, pique, rayon. Halter, Bolero Cuffs: Cotton, pique, rayon.
View 3, Halter, Shorts: Cotton, pique, denim. Jacket Facings: Cotton, pique, rayon.

Sewing Notions —
View 1 & 2: 2 spools thread; 2 spools of contrasting thread; 14” separating zipper for Halter side opening.
View 3: 3 spools thread; 14” separating zipper for Halter side opening; 8” neck type zipper for shorts back opening.

McCalls 5238 on Flickr.

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From the collection of Alexander B. Tecoma.


Date: 1959

Misses Dress with Slim or Full Skirt
Dress with fitted shirtwaist top and three-gore slim skirt or four-gore box pleated skirt. Applied buttoned band on right front waist, convertible neckline. Set-in short sleeves. Button trimmed tab detail on skirt. Left side placket.

For Size 16 (B:36, W:28, H:38) —
Finished length from back of regular neckline: 45 3/4”.
Width at lower edge of A: 105 1/4”.
Width at lower edge of B: 49 1/2”.

Suggested Fabrics —
Linen, polished cotton, pique, synthetic mixtures, worsted, shantung, faille.
Note: Not Suitable for diagonal prints or diagonal weaves.

Notions —
Thread, seam binding, 1 buckle, three 1 1/8” buttons or button molds to be covered, one 3/8” button; View A: 6” neck type zipper, 3 snaps, 1 hook & eye; View B: 12” or 14” dress placket zipper, 1 snap.

Simplicity 1473 on Flickr.

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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.

McCalls 3659 on Flickr.

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From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.

Date: 1956

Misses’ Dress and Petticoat

For Size 16 (B:34”, W:28”, H:37”) —
Finished dress length from back of regular neckline: 46 3/4”.
Width at lower edge of Dress: 121 1/2”.
Width at lower edge of Petticoat: 117”.

Suggested Fabrics —
Dress: Polished cotton, faille, linen, pique, shantung, printed silk or cotton, satin, taffeta.
Petticoat: taffeta, polished cotton.

Notions —
Dress: 12” or 14” dress placket zipper for side opening.
Petticoat: 7” skirt placket zipper for side opening.