Vintage & Retro

Vintage Simplicity 1980s misses set of shorts pattern. One-yard shorts: each pair of shorts takes 1 yard or less of 45 inch or 60 inch fabric. Views 1 and 2 have front zip. View 1 has waistband, yoke and pockets with front tucks. Wrong side of fabric shows when legs are rolled up. View 2 has front buttoned waistband, back elastic waistline casing and piping trim. View 3 shorts have elastic waistline casing and drawstring at sides. View 4 wrapped shorts have high cut legs, front waistband fastened in back and back waistband tied in front. Authentic Vintage Reproduction. Recommended fabrics Broadcloth, Chambray, Chino, Cotton Types, Lightweight Denim, Linen Types, Poplin. Interfacing (View 1 and 2): Lightweight Fusible.

Retro-style garments. Pleated skirt forming a nice contrast to the fitted top. View A with yoke and bateau-neck. B with straps. Top C with peplum and small neck-frill.

Party dress with a flared circle skirt, reminiscent of the fifties, worn true to the period with a petticoat. Dress A has pretty short sleeves, lines and gathered with an elastic band.

MISSES' SKIRTS AND BELT: Skirts have raised waist and back zipper. A: semi-fitted, lined yoke front and back waistband, front pleat underlay, button trim and topstitching. B: loose-fitting, princess seams and self belt. Designed for Medium-Weight Stable Knits and Wovens. SUGGESTED FABRICS: Crepes, Wool Blends, Gabardine, Double Knit.

MISSES'/WOMEN'S DRESSES: Dresses have semi-fitted bodice cut in-one with sleeves, bias, tucked midriff, knot, lined skirt and back zipper. A: gathered skirt. B: sleeve darts, semi-fitted skirt and back vent. Designed for medium-weight wovens. FABRICS: Cotton Blends, Crepes, Wool Blends, Linen, Sateen. Lining: Lining Fabrics.

MISSES'/CHILDREN'S/GIRLS' TOP AND JUMPER: Semi-fitted top has collar, sleeves with slit opening, button cuffs, and front button closing. Fitted and flared jumper has button shoulder straps, princess seams and back zipper. Narrow hem. Designed for medium-weight wovens. FABRICS: Cotton Blends, Gingham, Chambray, Baby Cord. *With Nap **Without Nap ***With or Without Nap NOTIONS: A: Misses & Child: Seven 5/8" Buttons. B: Misses: One 9" Zipper, Two 5/8" Buttons, Hook & Eye. Child: One 7" Zipper, Two 5/8" Buttons, Hook & Eye.

MISSES'/CHILDREN'S/GIRLS' DRESS: Sleeveless back wrap dress has close-fitting bodice, attached, buttoned belt, flared skirt cut on crosswise grain, patch pockets, and purchased bias tape finish. Designed for medium-weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Cotton Blends, Gingham, Linen, Sateen. *With Nap. **Without Nap. ***With or Without Nap. NOTIONS: Kids': Two 3/4" Buttons, 91/2 yds. of 1/2" Double-Fold Bias Tape. Misses': Two 1" Buttons. 121/2 yds. of 1/2" Double-Fold Bias Tape. Size Combinations: KIDS(3/4-5/6-7/8), MISS[Small(8-10)-Medium(12-14)-Large(16-18)-XLarge(20-22)]

Size 14-22 only Misses' Inverted Notch-Collar Shirtdresses and Belt Pullover dress has semi-fitted bodice, side zipper closing, skirt with front and back pleats, self-belt and contrast neckbands. A: Short sleeves with contrast band, skirt cut on crosswise grain. B: Long sleeves with cuff and placket. Circa 1943 FABRICS: Crepes, Border Prints, Challis, Gingham. NOTIONS: A, B: 14" (36 cm) Zipper, 1" (2.5 cm) Buckle. A: Three 5/8" (1.5 cm) Buttons. B: Five 5/8" (1.5 cm) Buttons.

Misses' Lined Fit-and Flare Dresses with Petticoat Close-fitting lined dresses have neckline variations and a petticoat. A: Contrast band and straps. Circa 1953. FABRICS: Gingham, Cotton Poplin, Sateen, Cotton Blends. Petticoat: Netting. Lining: Lining Fabrics. NOTIONS: A, B: One 16" (41 cm) Zipper. A: Three Hook & Eyes. B: One Hook & Eye.

Misses' Dresses Pullover dresses are fitted through bust with neck facings, side zipper closure and back skirt vent with length variations. Two- part Overskirt, open at center back, is gathered onto a waistband which fastens in front with hooks and eyes. Cummerbund is boned and fastens in back with hooks and eyes. FABRICS: Taffeta, Brocade, Satin, Crepe. 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 12" (31 cm) Zipper, Five Hook & Eye Sets, One Waistband Hook and Bar Set, 1/2 yd. (0.5 m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) Plastic Boning and 1/2 yd. (0.5 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) Ribbon or Seam Binding (Optional).

Misses' Pants A, B, C has Flared hems, belt carriers and fly front. B: Front and back patch pockets. C: Contrast panels. FABRICS: Denim, Twill, Chino, Cotton Blends. Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage. NOTIONS: One 7" (18 cm) Zipper, Two Hook & Eye Closures.

Misses' Historical Jacket & Skirt

Misses' Historical Blouse

Vintage 1976 reissued sewing pattern. View A and B tops have lace trim and flowing sleeves stitched to the front and back bands. View C has extensions tied in front and cape sewn to back neckline and fronts. Skirt and pants have elastic in waistline casing.

Vintage 1975 reissued sewing pattern. Pull-over dresses and top with lower front gathered into front midriff and upper front gathered into band and front midriff have tie ends included in side seams. Views A and B have flare sleeves with gathered cap and contrast lace or eyelet.

1950s Vintage reissue sewing pattern. Views A and B have a fitted sweetheart bodice with tiered gathered shirt. Dresses include sew-in shoulder sash that can be tied multiple ways. View B has contrast for print mixing or color blocking.

Vintage Sewing Patterns 1930s dress has slightly flared bias skirt with buttoned waist front. Gathers in side-waist front sections create fullness in bustline. Dress has small round collar or tie collar, short sleeves gathered at shoulders with or without sleeveband, and side placket for snap closing. Sewing Difficulty : Easy

Misses' Vintage Dress and Jacket Vintage 1950s dress has a square neckline that creates a picture frame effect. Skirt of dress is full and gored. View B Jacket has a front button closure and contrast on collar and cuffs.

Vintage 1970's wrap dress has short sleeves with darts. Front tie drawn through opening in right side seam, and back skirt with waistband and tie, cross in back and tie in front. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts. Difficulty: 2 (Easy) Suitable Fabrics: Stretch Knits only such as Cotton Knits, Jerseys, Velvet Knits.

Beautiful 1940's era sports dress pattern is a one shoulder design with bow tie at shoulder and waist. Full skirt finishes just below the knee. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts. Difficulty: 2 (Easy) Suitable Fabrics: Cotton Blends, Gingham, Linen, Shantung.

Vintage 1950's Sewing Pattern. Midriff dress with four-gore gathered skirt. Midriff is seamed to bodice back. Front midriff is faced and included in side seams and waistline seam only. (Complete front bodice under midriff.) Corded piping in waistline seam. Small collar, back neck opening and left side zipper placket. Short set-in sleeves. Optional rick rack trim. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Calico, Challis, Gingham, Linen, Polished Cotton, Poplin, Printed Silk or Cotton, Synthetic Mixtures. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

MCCALL'S PATTERN M8402 MISSES' DRESSES IN TWO LENGTHS WITH CHOICE OF THREE NECKLINES Vintage 1960's Sewing Pattern. Slim, sleeveless, pullover dress, consisting of two main pieces plus facings, in choice of two lengths. Dress has french darts at front, vents in side seams. Front neckline may be round, square or V-shape. Authentic Vintage Reproduction. Difficulty: Very Easy Suitable Fabrics: A,C,D in Single Border Print Fabrics. B,E,F in Denim, Linen, Oxford Cloth, Pique, Printed Cottons, Synthetics, Terry Cloth, Ticking. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

MCCALL'S PATTERN M8431 MISSES' TOP AND SKIRT Vintage McCall's 1970's top and skirt sewing pattern. Stitch trimmed top with puffed sleeves in two lengths ties in front. Short sleeve top has elastic in casings. Skirt in two lengths has shaped front seaming and back zipper. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Challis, Chintz, Denim, Lightweight Cotton, Lightweight Wool, Linen, Wool Crepe. Pattern 8431.

Vintage McCall's 1970's dress, tunic and pants sewing pattern. Back zippered dress or tunic, with puffed sleeves, has two-piece button trimmed collar. Short sleeves have elastic in casing. Long sleeves have elastic in upper and lower casings. Pants have elastic in casing. Authentic vintage reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Soft Fabrics such as Challis, Crepe, Dotted Swiss, Knitted Panne Velvet, Surah, Voile, Wool or Synthetic Jersey. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Vintage McCall's 1960's slip dress and sheer overdress sewing pattern. Two section dart fitted slip dress and sheer overdress with set-in, bell sleeves. Dress has left side zipper and shoulder straps. Overdress has center back zipper and neck bound with bias self-fabric except when lace is used. Sleeves may be bound with bias self-fabric or lace banding or ribbon applied on lower edges of sleeves and dress. When lace is used the neck, sleeves and lower edge of dress are faced with bias tulle. Authentic vintage reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: View A,B,C,D,E Slip Dress: Crepe, Jersey, Linen, Pique, Printed Silks or Cottons, Silk Linen, Silk or Cotton Broadcloth, Synthetic Mixtures, Wool Crepe. View B,C,E Overdress: Chiffon, Dotted Swiss, Organdy, Organza, Point D-Esprit, Printed or Plain Synthetic Sheers, Voile. View D Overdress: Lace.

Vintage McCall's 1980's unlined jacket sewing pattern. Unlined Jacket A or B with seaming has extended shoulders, shoulder pads, notched collar, long sleeves (NOTE: Wrong side of fabric will show when sleeves are rolled up) upper patch pocket, front welt pockets, top-stitching and machine-stitched hem. Jacket A has drawstring in back casing. Authentic vintage reproduction. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Medium weight fabrics such as Baby Cord, Cotton, Cotton Blends, Damask, Gabardine, Flannel, Lightweight Denim, Lightweight Wool and Wool Blends, Linen, Polyester Double Knits, Poplin, Seersucker, Wool Double Knits. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible or non-fusible.

Vintage McCall's 1970's dress or top sewing pattern. Pullover dress or top front is gathered into front bands which fold back to form collar; short sleeves with gathered cap turn up to form cuffs. Dress B has purchased belt. Authentic vintage reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Challis, Cotton Blends, Eyelet, Gingham, Lightweight Cotton, Lightweight Seersucker. View B Dress - suitable for lengthwise stripes.

Vintage McCall's 1970's quick and easy tops, skirt, pants and shorts sewing pattern. Tops have extended shoulder line. A has sleeve bands and drawstring in waistline casing. Views B, C, D, E have turned up sleeves. B, C, E have drawstring in lower casing. D, or E with cowl collar have pockets in side seam openings. Skirt has elastic in waistline casing. Pants or shorts have elastic in back casing. Authentic vintage reproduction. Difficulty: Very Easy Suitable Fabrics: Unbonded Stretchable Knits such as Cotton Knits, Knitted Terry, Knitted Velour, Sweater Knits, Wool or Synthetic Jersey.

Vintage McCall’s 1960’s Wrap-A-Rounder dress in six versions sewing pattern. One-piece wrap-arounder dress may be wrapped at back or front. Dress is sleeveless and has choice of high or lightly scooped neckline. All edges are bound with fold-over braid or bias tape. When tape is used on high necked dress, all edges except armholes may be trimmed with rick-rack braid and dress wrapped at front; or pleated pockets may be used and dress wrapped left over right at back. With lower neckline, dress may be trimmed with flat braid and wrapped right over left at back. Authentic vintage reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Fabric suggestions Butcher Rayon, Cotton Broadcloth, Denim, Gingham, Homespun, Hopsacking, Poplin, Printed Cottons, Sharkskin, Synthetic Mixtures, Tweeds.

Vintage McCall’s 1970’s dress or jumper and jumpsuit sewing pattern. Dress or jumper and jumpsuit have shoulder straps buttoned under band in back, upper front opening with ties and elastic in waistline casing. Authentic vintage reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Fabric suggestions Cotton Blends, Cotton Broadcloth, Lightweight Denim, Lightweight Duck, Lightweight Seersucker, Pique. Dress or Jumper A,B and Jumper C also in: Synthetic Crepe, Synthetic Jersey. Jumpsuit C - suitable for lengthwise stripes. Jumpsuit D also in Knitted Terry. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible or non-fusible.