Vintage & Retro

MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE DRESS: Lined dress has close-fitting bodice, flared skirt (Cut on crosswise grain of fabric), side zipper and very narrow hem. A: attached bows. Purchased petticoat. Designed for medium weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Broadcloth, Shantung, Linens, Pique.

Simplicity Archives 1960's Wardrobe for 11 1/2 Inch Fashion Dolls

MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE DRESS AND BELT: Lined dress (loose-fitting through bust) has semi-fitted skirt, side back seams, self-lined overlay with left side tuck, side zipper and self belt. Designed for lightweight to medium weight woven fabrics.

Size 6-14 only MISSES' DRESS, BELT AND SLIP: Pullover dress has raised neckline, fitted bodice, pockets, gathered front skirt, and self belt. B: stitched hem on sleeves. Close-fitting, bias slip has bias shoulder straps/neck/armhole binding, and narrow hem. Designed for light to medium medium weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: A,B: Lace, Linens, Voile, Shantung. Also for A: Sheer Fabrics. Slip C: Satin, Voile.

MISSES' DRESS: Dress has raised neckline variations, fitted bodice, button trim, raised waist, fitted and flared skirt with princess seams, side zipper and short sleeves. A: fold-back lapels and shaped cuffs. Designed for light- to medium-weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Broadcloth, Linen, Pique, Taffeta.

Size 12-20 only MISSES' DRESS: Dress has close-fitting, self-lined, boned bodice with bra, princess seams, bias band, elasticized side back, skirt variations, and back zipper. A: inside buttoned shoulder straps, and skirt cut on crosswise grain. B: semi-fitted skirt with right front pleats and narrow hem. Separate pattern pieces are included for cup sizes A/B, C, D. Designed for light- to medium-weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Broadcloth, Denim, Linen, Satin, Faille. Bra Padding: Batting

MISSES' DRESS AND BELT: Pullover dress has collar, optional shoulder pads, fitted bodice, pockets with ties, side zipper and self belt. Designed for lightweight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Linen, Taffeta, Pique, Faille, Brocade.

MISSES' JACKET, BIB AND SKIRT: Semi-fitted lined jacket has asymmetrical closing, front and back princess seams and contrast collar and cuffs. C,D: bib has neck band, back neck closing with hook and eye and top stitching. D: Gathered neck ruffle with lace trim. E: close-fitting high waisted skirt has left side front pleats, side zipper, topstitching and optional buttons. Designed for lightweight to medium weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: A,B,C,D: Bengaline, Woolens, Velvets. C,D: Batiste, Silk.

Vintage Gifts and Kitchen Accessories Create a variety of simple-to-sew kitchen accessories and gifts, all in 1960s vintage style. Pattern includes 3 aprons, oven mitts, head scarves, a shoulder bag, and a clutch.

Misses' retro style dress with boat neckline has self or contrast bias binding at neck and sleeves. Optional contrast band at hem and on trend open ladder back detailing. New Look sewing pattern.

MISSES' DRESS AND BELT: Pullover, front wrap dress (fitted through bust) has bodice back extending to side front, skirt cut on crosswise grain, no side seams on bodice or skirt, concealed elastic with hook & eye closure, front button and hook & eye closing, narrow hem, and self-belt. Topstitching. Note: No provisions provided for above waist adjustment. Designed for lightweight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Linen, Cotton, Broadcloth, Chambray, Crepe, Shantung. *With Nap. **Without Nap. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. NOTIONS: Six 3/4" Buttons, One 11/4" Buckle, One 3/4" Wide Hook and Eye Closure, 1/4 yd. of 1" Elastic, Hook & Eye.

MISSES' DRESS: Pullover, back wrap dress (fitted through bust) has bodice front extending to side back, self-lined midriff, skirt extending to side back, no side seams, concealed elastic with hook & eye closure, and narrow hem. A: Back button closing. B: Back tie ends. Note: No provisions provided for above waist adjustment. Designed for lightweight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Linen, Gingham. *With Nap. **Without Nap. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. NOTIONS: 1/4 yd. of 1" Elastic, One 3/4" Hook & Eye Closure, Six 3/4" Buttons.

MISSES' DRESS: Pullover dress has continuous, self-bias binding for neckline and sleeve hems, semi-fitted bodice (cut on crosswise grain), bias cummerbund with stay, skirt variations, and side zipper. A: Skirt cut on crosswise grain, and narrow hem. B: Back vent. Designed for lightweight woven fabrics and stable knits. FABRICS: Broadcloth, Crepe, Wool Jerseys.

MISSES' DRESS: Dress has semi-fitted bodice, short dolman sleeves, wide single-layer tie ends (wrong side shows), narrow hem, full gathered skirt and back zipper. B: Contrast tie ends. Designed for lightweight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Broadcloth, Gingham, Linen, Taffeta

Misses' Dresses with Shoulder and Bust Detail, Waist Tie, and Sleeve Variations Loose-fitting dress has back zipper, front tuck detail, attached tie ends and sleeve variations. B: Contrast front. Circa 1944 FABRICS: Challis, Rayon, Crepe, Linen, Broadcloth. NOTIONS: One 24" (61 cm) Zipper, One Pair of 1/2" (1.3 cm) Set-In Style Shoulder Pads.

Button-front dress has loose-fitting bodice with handkerchief pocket, sweetheart neckline, neck facings, self-lined sleeves, and self fabric belt with purchased belting and buckle. Hat is one size and made from buckram bridal headpiece, with bias fabric binding, netting veil, and purchased flowers and leaves. Cotton, Cotton Blends. B: Satin.

Misses' Dress and Jacket Unlined Dress A with close-fitting halter bodice, hook and eye closure, and horsehair-lined hem, is finished with purchased bias tape. Unlined Jacket B closes with thread-linked buttons, and has shaped cuffs finished with purchased bias tape. FABRICS: Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. *With Nap. **Without Nap. Poplin, Linen, Cotton Blends, Pique. Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage. NOTIONS: A: 2 yds. (1.9 m) of 1/2" (1.3 cm) Single-Fold Bias Tape, Two Hook and Eye Sets, One 16" (41 cm) Zipper, and 41/4 yds. (3.9 m) of 2" (5 cm) Horsehair Braid. B: 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) of 1" (2.5 cm) Single-Fold Bias Tape and Two 5/8" (1.5 cm)-3/4" (2 cm) Buttons.

Slim or full skirted dress has cutaway cape collar and buttoned bodice. View A has contrast, detachable collar, below elbow sleeves and peg top skirt. View B has contrast ribbon in back, no overcollar and short sleeves. FABRICS: Shantung, Faille, Crepe, Sheer or Lightweight Wools, Linen, Pique, Cotton Broadcloth. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible. Interfacing (for Belt): Belting. Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage.

Misses' Side-Buttoning Dress This casual dress has a smart button-closing down the left side. The dress, which falls in free lines from the shoulders, is deftly shaped by the tie-around belt. Note the extended shoulders in cap effect. Pocket in view B. FABRICS: Crepe, Silk, Cotton Blends, Challis, Rayon. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible

Misses' Vintage Dress and Jacket Semi-fitted dress three inches (7.5 cm) below mid-knee or evening length with purchased lace trim, ribbon shoulder straps and ribbon belt has shaped front upper edge, back elasticized upper edge, front pintucks and elasticized waistline. View B has hemline pintucks. Loose-fitting unlined jacket with purchased lace trim and ribbon belt has cardigan neckline and full length tapered sleeves gathered at cap.

Vintage 1950's soft slim dress and bolero jacket ensemble. Dress with side zipper is strapless or with button on straps and is fashioned along the soft-slim lines of the sarong style. It can be made with matching or contrasting bolero. Difficulty: 3 (Average) Suitable Fabrics: Chambray, Cotton Types, Broadcloth, Linen Types, Crepe, Shantung. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Vintage Butterick 1950's halter dress and jacket sewing pattern. Open back halter dress has buttoned empire midriff with two piece bodice that gathers into pleats at neck back and very full skirt. Bolero jacket is dart fitted with 2 button closure at front and all in one sleeve. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts. Suitable Fabrics: Chambray, Cotton Broadcloth, Crepe, Faille, Linen, Pique, Shantung, Taffeta.

Butterick sewing pattern 6955 Shallow Necked Jumper Vintage Butterick 1960's jumper sewing pattern. View A is a shallow necked jumper with back-buckled wrapped belt attached at side seams, full flared skirt and top-stitch trim. View B sheath version. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts. Sewing Rating : Easy

Butterick sewing pattern 6956 Dress with Sleeve Variations Vintage Butterick 1950'S dress sewing pattern. Soft one-piece dress with four gore skirt. Bodice softly gathers to shoulder seams, has a tiny shawl collar and short or three-quater sleeves. Four-gore skirt has top flap pockets and a single inverted pleat. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts. Sewing Rating : Average

Vintage Butterick 1950's quick 'n easy slim coat sewing pattern. Views A and C clutch coat with shawl collar, below-elbow, push-up sleeves. View B long, straight sleeved. View D button-front, collar-less coat with push-up sleeves is bound on front with contrasting braid. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts. Sewing Rating : Easy

Butterick Vintage 1970's Wrap-and-Go dress. Semi-fitted, sleeveless wrapped dress has scoop neckline and purchased fold over braid finish extending into front ties. Easy - only three main pattern pieces. No buttons, no zippers, no snaps. Just slip it on wrap and tie in front and you are all set to go. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Soft or Crisp Fabrics such as Challis, Gingham, Jersey, Lightweight Double Knits, Polished Cotton, Polyester Double Knits, Seersucker, Surah. Pattern 6985.

Butterick Vintage 1970's Wrap-and-Go skirt. Flared, back wrapped skirt, in below mid-knee length has pockets, inside front seams, waistband with attached narrow ties and topstitch trim. Easy - only two main pattern pieces. No zipper, no buttons, no darts, no snaps. Just slip it on, wrap and tie and you're set to go. Authentic Vintage Reproduction. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Soft Fabrics such as Broadcloth, Challis, Chambray, Double Knits, Medium-weight Crepe, Muslin. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible or Non-Woven. Pattern 6986.

Butterick Vintage 1950's playsuit, blouse, and skirt pattern. Bare shouldered playsuit has round neckline, no waist seam, buttons circling hipline and little boy shorts. Boxy overblouse with stand-up collar; below-elbow sleeves button on to playsuit. Full skirt does the same. Collar matches skirt. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Cotton Poplin, Denim, Linen, Pique, Sailcloth, Seersucker, Terry Cloth. Interfacing (for Overblouse): Lightweight Sew-in.

Butterick Vintage 1960's One-Piece dress. Semi-fitted dress with or without bias standing collar has short kimono sleeves. Button or top stitch trim. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Brocade, Dress Weight Wool, Linen, Poplin, Wool Blends. Interfacing A: Lightweight Sew-In.

Butterick Vintage 1960's One-Piece Dress. Front-zippered tent dress with flap and button trim has standing collar with top-stitch trim; full-length sleeves or sleeveless. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Linen, Poplin, Synthetics, Synthetic Wool, Wool Blends. Interfacing: Lightweight Sew-in. Pattern 6991.