Vintage & Retro

MISSES' JACKET, SKIRT AND BELT: Loose-fitting, lined, double-breasted jacket has shoulder pads, blousing, stay, and sleeves with elbow darts. A: Front snap closing. A and C: Self-belt. B and C: Front button closing. Semi-fitted skirt has waistband, side zipper, and back hemline vent. Designed for medium-weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Broadcloth, Tweeds, Menswear Suiting.

MISSES' COSTUME: Dress has shoulder pads, semi-fitted bodice, front peplum with shirring detail, thread carriers, side-back seams on skirt, self-belt, and side zipper or snap closing. A: Contrast lined sleeves. B: Sleeve slit with snap closing. Purchased bias tape for necklines, side opening when using snaps, and sleeve hem B. Designed for lightweight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Cotton/Cotton Blends.

MISSES' DRESS AND BELT: Dress has bands, loose-fitting bodice, slightly forward shoulder seams, waist stay, semi-fitted skirt, fullness in pockets, darted sleeve cap, and bias sleeve heading. A: Pockets and front bands cut-in-one, one-way front pleat, and bias facing, continuous lap, and snap closing on sleeves, self-belt. B: Tuck forms band on sleeves, left side continuous lap/snap or shield/zipper closing. Designed for lightweight to medium-weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Wools, Velveteen, Crepes, Linen, Broadcloth, Pique, Rayon.

MISSES' DRESS: Dress has fitted bodice (cut on crosswise grain), underarm gusset, stitched hem, and back zipper. Note: No provisions provided for above waist adjustment. Designed for lightweight to medium-weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Broadcloth, Taffeta, Challis, Satins..

MISSES' TOP AND SKIRT: Fitted, self-lined, wrap top has tie ends. Note: No provisions provided for above waist adjustment. Pleated skirt (cut on crosswise grain) has waistband, side pockets and narrow hem. Designed for lightweight to medium-weight moderate stretch knits and woven fabric. FABRICS: A, B: Jerseys. C: Broadcloth, Satins, Taffeta. *With Nap. **Without Nap. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. NOTIONS: C: 7" Invisible Zipper and Hook & Eye Closure

CHILDREN'S/GIRLS' DRESS: Dress has bias neck facing, bodice, pleated cummerbund, raised waist, gathered full skirt with back extending to side-front seams, no side seams, stitched hem, and back button and extension (skirt) closure. A: Portrait collar, cummerbund ends, self-lined cap sleeves, and purchased flower. B: Narrow hem on cap sleeves and stitched facing. C: Sleeveless and bias armhole facings. Designed for lightweight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Ginghams, Broadcloth, Cotton Sheers.

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

Size 6-14 only MISSES' DRESS: Dress has self-lined upper front and back, square neckline, fitted bodice with flaps, front band, side-front pockets, and side zipper. A: Self-lined cap sleeves and contrast flaps. B: Narrow hem on flutter sleeves. Designed for lightweight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Broadcloth, Pique, Linen, Rayon, Chambray, Eyelet.

Size 14-22 only MISSES' DRESS: Dress has bias neck and armhole binding, semi-fitted ruched bodice, midriff, self-lined, interfaced front overlay with corset-style lacing, gathered skirt and back zipper. Designed for lightweight to medium-weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Broadcloth, Linen, Dotted Swiss, Chambray.

Size 14-22 only MISSES' DRESS: One shoulder dress has fitted, lined, boned bodice, gathered shoulder and skirt, and side zipper. A: Skirt cut on crosswise grain, pleated bow. Designed for lightweight to medium-weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: A: Border Prints. B: Broadcloth, Linen, Chambray, Denim, Challis.

Self-lined bolero. Close-fitting, lined, boned bustier has front band and detachable (button) halter strap. Fitted, wrap skirt has pleated right-front, and tie ends. Purchased bias tape to finish waist. Shorts have waistband. C, D: Narrow hem. FABRICS: Broadcloth, Stretch Wovens, Chintz, Denim.

Dress has loose-fitting bodice extended into short sleeve with shoulder tucks, semi-fitted skirt, and front button closing. Purchased trim. A: Collar. B: Front placket, side snap closing. Hat has brim, bias binding and band. Hat in Head Sizes X-Small(201/2"), Small(211/2"), Medium(221/2"), Large(231/2"). Purchased trim for belt B, tie ends C and flowers D. FABRICS: A, B: Cotton/Cotton Blends, Challis, Silk Types. C, D: Linen, Satin. Interfacing A, B: Sew-In. C, D: Buckram, Extra-Firm Heavy Craft Weight. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals.

Misses' Swan-Neck or Shawl Collar Dresses with Asymmetrical Gather ress has shaped front with gathers, side seam zipper, shoulder pads, shoulder gathers, sleeve and neckline variations. A: Long sleeves with elbow darts, swan neckline and snap opening. Optional ribbon for bow. B: Three-quarter length sleeves, shawl collar and front buttons. Buttons are not functional. Circa 1944 FABRICS: Faille, Rayon, Challis, Crepe. NOTIONS: One 14" (36 cm) Zipper. A: Four Snaps, 1 yd. (1.0 m) of Seam Binding. Optional: 1 yd. (1.0 m) of 1" - 11/2" (2.5 cm - 3.8 cm) Wide Ribbon, One Hook & Eye. B: Eleven 1/2" (1.3 cm) Buttons.

Misses'/Misses' Petite Jacket with Shaped Pockets and Mid-Length Skirt Close-fitting button front jacket has bound buttonholes, front and back princess seams, two-piece sleeve with shaped facing and shaped welt pockets. Midi-length fitted skirt has side zipper, front darts and back princess seams. FABRICS: Crepe, Shantung, Faille, Wools, Gaberdine. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. NOTIONS: A: Six 3/4" (2.0 cm) Buttons, One Pair of 1/2" (1.3 cm) Thick Set-In Style Shoulder Pads. B: One 7" (18 cm) Zipper and One 1/2" (1.3 cm) Hook & Eye.

Misses' Sweetheart-Neckline, Full-Skirted Dress Patterns by Gertie Lined dress, fitted through bust, has sweetheart neckline and princess seams on bodice. FABRICS: Jaquard, Satin, Cotton Blends, Crepes, Linen. Lining: Cotton Blends, Lining Fabrics, Tafetta. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. NOTIONS: Four 1" (2.5 cm) Covered Buttons, 11/2 yds. (1.4 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) Flexible Trim, One 22" (56 cm) Invisible Zipper, One Hook & Eye Set.

Misses' Gathered-Front, Keyhole Dress Patterns by Gertie Lined, fitted dress has front and back midriff, and bust loop detail. FABRICS: Crepes, Jacquard, Linen, Cotton Blends, Novelty Fabrics. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. NOTIONS: One 16" (41 cm) Invisible Zipper.

Misses' Princess Seam Dresses with Straight or Gathered Skirt Patterns by Gertie Close-fitting dress has front princess seams on bodice, back zipper, adjustable straps with ring and slider, and skirt variations. FABRICS: Broadcloth, Cotton, Cotton Blends, Linen, Challis, Chambray. A: Border Print. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. *With Nap. **Without Nap. NOTIONS: One 14" (36 cm) Zipper, Two 3/8" (1 cm) Rings and Two 3/8" (1 cm) Sliders.

Ruffled Full or Half Aprons Apron A, B has front pockets and contrast ruffles. Apron C has front pocket and purchased bias binding. Apron D, E has waistband with gathered front, and purchased lace beading and ribbon. B, C, E: Lined bib and neck ties. C, D, E: Cut on crosswise grain. Circa 1946 FABRICS: Cotton/Cotton Blends. Also D, E: Dotted Swiss. C, D, E: Not suitable for directional prints. *With Nap. **Without Nap. NOTIONS: C: 11/8 yds. (1.1 m) of 1/2" (1.3 cm) Single-Fold Bias Tape. D, E: 23/4 yds. (2.6 m) of 3/4" (2 cm) Lace Beading and 31/2 yds. (3.2 m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) Ribbon

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.

Misses' Top Patterns by Gertie Loose fitting button front tops have shaped hemline and collar and sleeve variations. B: Boweighte. B, C: Pocket. FABRICS: Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. *With Nap **Without Nap. Cotton Blends, Crepe, Broadcloth, Chambray, Gingham Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage. NOTIONS: Six 5/8" (1.5 cm) Buttons.

MISSES' DRESS & BELT Semi-fitted dress, mid-calf has gathered shoulders and back zipper. A: attached bow. A,B: straight, back vent. C: flared, belt. Purchased petticoat and belt-kit. FABRICS:Lt.wt. Faille, Crepe, Taffeta, Piqué and Lt.wt. Linen. Also for A,B:Shantung

Misses' Dress Patterns by Gertie Fitted dresses have front opening with decorative button, sleeve length variations, straight or gathered skirt, and back zipper. FABRICS: Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. *With Nap ** Without Nap. Cotton Blends, Linen, Sateen, Taffeta, Shantung, Broadcloth. Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage. NOTIONS: One 22" (56 cm) Zipper, One 11/2" (3.8 cm) Button, One Hook and Eye.

Misses' Dress by Gertie Close-fitting dress has lined bodice with boning, lapped center back zipper, and back vent. A: Sweetheart neckline and self fabric straps. B: Purchased rhinestone trim straps and fringe trim. FABRICS: Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. *With Nap. **Without Nap. Taffeta, Satin. Also A: Cotton Blends, Jacquard, Linen, Crepe. Lining: Lining Fabric. Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage. NOTIONS: A, B: One 14" (36 cm) Zipper, One Hook & Eye, 201/2 yds. (182.9) of 4" (10 cm) Rayon Fringe. B: 15/8 yds. (1.5 m) of 1/4" - 1/2" (0.6 cm - 1.3 cm) Rhinestone Trim, 21/4 yds. (2.1 m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) Boning with Casing.

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.

Misses' Vintage Caftan Dress Our 1960s authentic Simplicity original pattern features a Misses' kite-style caftan dress without side seams, and has back zipper, V-neckline, and kimono-style sleeves. Ankle length view has slit opening in center back seam. Length options also include at the knee and above the knee. Novelty braid trim can also be added for an extra flourish.

These nostalgic faux wrap front dresses from the 1970's are a must have. Dresses can be made in two lengths, and are lined with either bishop or bell sleeve, and sash. Vintage Simplicity sewing pattern

Keep warm and stylish with this 1960's vintage cape. Cape features patch pockets, button front and retro style collar. Head scarf also included. Vintage Simplicity sewing pattern.