Vintage & Retro

Butterick Sewing Pattern 1960s Misses' Vest in Four Styles Vintage Butterick 1960's vest or waistcoat in four styles. (A) Single-Breasted lined vest with V neck. (B) U-necked version with fake pocket flaps, saddle stitch detail. (C&D) Double-breasted waist-length vest with wide V or U neck. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts.

Vintage Butterick 1950's soft feminine dress with day into evening tendencies. Neckline is enhanced by an interesting tab closing. Sleeves are cut-in-one with bodice. Button closing extends into the wide inverted center pleat of the skirt. Authentic vintage reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts.

Vintage Butterick 1950's classic box coat with deep square-set sleeves and cuffed patch pockets. (A) Tapered push-up sleeves, button trimmed pockets. (B) Braid trimmed version with push-up sleeves. (C) Straight, cuffed sleeves. Authentic vintage reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts.

Fitted sheath dress with bateau neckline and scooped back has back zipper and knee length slim skirt lightly gathered at waistline seam and accented with piping. Lined boxy jacket has three quarter length dolman sleeve and stand collar. Gathered capelet has tie ends with bow at front neckline. Ruffled overskirt cut of sheer fabric ties on with waistband extending into ties. Vintage Butterick 1960’s. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Fabric suggestions Dress, Jacket and Capelet: Brocades, Matelasse, Satins, Taffetas, Velveteens. Capelet also in and Overskirt in Sheer Fabrics such as Organzas, Silk Organdies. Lining: Lining Fabric. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible or non-fusible. Not suitable for stripes, plaids or fabrics with a decided diagonal weave.

Vintage Butterick 1980’s Jumpsuit, Dress & Sash. Very loose-fitting, straight-legged jumpsuit and dress below mid-knee or in evening length with front hemline slit has shawl collar, front and back stitched pleats, waist pleats, front zipper closing at waist, side seam pockets, and purchased shoulder pads. Topstitch trim. Views A and C: dropped shoulders, full length, tapered sleeves. Views B, D and E: extended armholes. Self-sash has shaped ends. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Fabric suggestions Soft Fabrics such as: Challis, Crepe, Crepe de Chine, Pongee, Silk, Tissue Faille, Wool Crepe. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible. Unsuitable for striped, plaid or obvious diagonals.

Vintage Butterick 1960’s’ Sailor Collared Dress and Jacket. View A is a sleeveless dress with full unpressed box-pleated skirt, big sailor collar and self-belt. Contrast-lined and braid-trimmed waist length jacket. View B sheath dress. Short sleeve jacket bound to match dress. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Fabric suggestions Checks, Crepes, Jerseys, Linens, Pongees, Silky Cottons. View A Lining: Cottons, Lining Fabrics. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible or non-fusible.

Vintage Butterick 1960’s’ sportswear coordinates. Wrap-a-round skirt and jumper lined to edge, blouse and shorts. Top stitch trim. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Fabric suggestions Broadcloths, Denims, Drills, Gabardines, Poplins, Sailcloths. Lining: Broadcloths, Cottons. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible or non-fusible. Not suitable for fabric with a diagonal stripe or a decided diagonal weave.

Vintage Butterick 1960’s’ children’s sportswear coordinates. Short sleeved or sleeveless middy blouse with detachable dickey, contrast tie. Military braid trim. Pleated skirt. Long trousers or short shorts. Authentic Vintage Reproduction. Fabric suggestions Broadcloths, Cottons, Denims, Piques, Sailcloths. Not suitable for fabric with a diagonal stripe or decided diagonal weave.

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

These Rockabilly dresses with full skirts in misses and plus sizes feature sweetheart neckline with thick straps that cross in the back and round neckline with partially opening at back.

This great wrap dress from the 1950's features a midi dress with three tie closures on back of skirt and separate belt, and a mini dress with large patch pockets with an attached wrapped belt that ties in front.

Plus size dress from Simplicity's Amazing Fit collection has strap & length variations, individual pattern pieces for B, C, D, DD cup sizes. Make in cotton print for day or use lace overlay for a special occasion

Misses' Vintage Pants, Overalls and Blouses Recreate this 1940s Rosie the Riveter inspired sportswear for Misses with this pattern straight from our vintage vault. Pattern includes pants, overalls, blouse, and blouse with hood. Vintage Simplicity sewing pattern *Please note cover image may vary from one shown (but sill the same pattern)

Misses' Vintage Knit Blouse Create a 1950s vintage Misses' blouse that is super simple to sew. Click "Envelope Back" directly above for more information. This Simplicity vintage sewing pattern includes a replica of the original sewing directions.

Misses' Vintage Petticoat and Slip This 1950s vintage pattern for Misses includes a petticoat fashioned with two gathered tiers and joined to a fitted yoke with an optional band of eyelet added to the lower section. The full slip features a long fitted bodice with skirt cut in two gathered tiers; lace bands accent the upper edge of the bodice and the lower edge of skirt.

Misses' Vintage Blouse, Skirt and Lined Bolero Our classic separates for Misses' include a dart-fitted bolero with long or three-quarter length sleeves, a shaped collar and revers cut in one with the bolero with optional lining. The full circular skirt joins to a waistband. Flattering tucks enhance the back-button blouse, which features a high neckline and extended shoulders.

Misses' Vintage Caftans You will feel so comfortable wearing these vintage 1970s ankle-length caftans for Misses! View A with back zipper closing has a high round neckline, kimono type sleeves, front slit opening and novelty braid trim. View B has back loop and button closing and V-shaped neckline has yoke and skirt area gathered to midriff, plus inside ties.

Misses' Vintage Set of Sleeves Simplicity Vintage pattern circa 1930 features a set of sleeves to add to other top and dress bodices. Pattern includes 8 sleeve styles and a guide to match sleeves to bodice patterns. *Tops not included

Size 6-14 only Misses' Vintage Skirt and Stole Try this Vintage 1950s Simple to Make pattern of a Misses' skirt and shaped stole. Skirt is softly pleated at either side of center front waistline. Stitched pleats, released at lower edge, style the skirt back. Pockets are concealed in the side seams. Waistband has carriers for the stole. The stole is cut in two sections and comes to a point at center back. Slanted pockets trim stole front.

Misses' Vintage Coat or Jacket This roomy Misses' Vintage coat or jacket with shawl collar is straight from the 1950s. Coat, View A has three-quarter length raglan sleeves with turn-back cuffs. Jacket, View B has long raglan sleeves with turn back cuffs. Welt pockets trim Views B and C. View C closes with one button at neck and has a band at lower edge of the one-piece raglan sleeves.

Misses' Vintage Brassiere and Panties mbrace the beauty of Vintage 1930s Misses' foundations with this bra and panties set. The brassiere is gathered at the front and fitted by means of darts, and fastens at the back. Optional lace trim. Panties fasten at the sides, and View B is on a shaped yoke.

Our vintage 1960s simple-to-make dress for Misses and Petites has a lowered neckline, back zipper closing, full gathered skirt, and self fabric or purchased belt. Views A and B are collarless and have above-elbow-length set-in sleeves with a self fabric ruffle at the lower edge. View A has self fabric skirt trim. View B sleeves have heavy lace trim. View C is sleeveless and has a large two-piece contrasting collar and ribbon bow. Click "Envelope Back" directly above for more information. Simplicity authentic vintage sewing pattern with Fit for Petite.

Size 34-42 only Enjoy Mimi G's take on these Men's vintage 1970s jumpsuit and overalls. The top-stitched jumpsuit View A with fly front zipper closing, has notched collar, back yoke, chest patch pockets, lower pockets that form carriers, back carrier, self fabric buckled belt and short set-in sleeves with tuck detail. The top-stitched overalls View B with fly front zipper have side button closing, suspenders crossed in back and fastened to the bib with hook-up closures. Includes a patch pocket buttoned to the bib, front and back patch pockets, and a back tool pocket.

Misses' Vintage Tops Have fun with this Misses' 1950s vintage set of halters and sun top. The halters features a figure-molding midriff section in front and a back button closing. View A is styled with a small collar and halter front is softly gathered below the bust line. View B with V-neckline, has soft tucks at the neck edge. View C is shown with a pointed collar and is accented with topstitching. Sun top, View D, is fully faced and has a square neckline and back button closing.

Misses' Skirts Sew a Gertrude Made vintage-inspired pencil skirt by Cathi Bessel Browne. Designed for Misses, it's great in prints or solids and suitable for crisp bottom weights such as boucle, chino, chintz, damask, denim and gabardine.

Misses' Vintage Skirt, Shorts and Tie Top This Simplicity 1940s vintage pattern for Misses features a short sleeved top that ties in a knot in front, leaving a bare midriff. The shorts are smartly pleated in front and back and is finished with a waist band. A shaped yoke, gathered at the sides, releases the soft fullness of the skirt.

Misses' Vintage Set of Sleeves This Simplicity vintage pattern circa 1930 features a set of Misses' sleeve patterns in 7 different styles with silhouettes and a guide to match sleeves to bodice patterns.

Vintage Vogue Wedding Dress. Lined, close-fitting bodice, back extending to forward shoulder. Underskirt A, B: Hook and eyes on yoke, no zipper. Horsehair braid trim at hemline.

Misses' Vintage Blouses Step out in 1940s vintage style with our back-buttoning blouse for Misses. It's fitted with tucks and dart tucks at the front and back lower edges, and a forward shoulder seam releases soft fullness in the blouse front. Views A and D have a Peter Pan collar and the sleeves may be short or capped; lace edging is optional. Views B and C have bishop sleeves that are gathered at the upper edge, and in View B a high, round neckline is featured. In View C, rows of lace trim the front, and lace ruffling edges the neck and sleeve bands.

Size 6-14 only Misses' Vintage Suit Celebrate a great vintage 1950s look with this Misses' two-piece suit dress. The fitted top has a small collar, buttons in front with an optional contrasting tie, and finishes with a back flare. Choose long or three-quarter length cuffed sleeves. The skirt has a center front seam and features a godet in back.