1950 fashion

The gray days of winter have me looking forward to spring and lighter/brighter clothing. I scanned these from a 1949 insert of the pattern department of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The green ensemble with matching beret in the first picture has my name all over it. I love the color combination. While the 30s is my absolute favorite era, there are so many things I love about the designs of this time period too. So pretty!

~ Circa/Date: LATE 1950s ~ Details: Two style Variation DRESS with JACKET & CUMMERBUND ~ Size/Measurements (Inches): Size: 13 BUST: 33″ Waist: 25 1/2″ Hip: 35″ ~ Please Note: ~ You are buying a ‘Professional Digitally Reproduced’ copy of this sewing pattern. Copied from the original sewing pattern. Produced in Full Scale […]

1957 Vintage Sewing Pattern - Simplicity 2093 - DRESS B34" (212) - #DressPatterns #SewingDresses #DIYDresses #SewingPatterns #FashionDesign#VestPatterns #SewingVests #DIYVests #SewingPatterns #WardrobeEssentials#TrousersPatterns #SewingTrousers #DIYPants #SewingPatterns #FashionSewing#SkirtPatterns #SewingSkirts #DIYSkirts #SewingPatterns #FashionSewing#KimonoPatterns #SewingKimonos #KimonoSewing #SewingPatterns #SewingInspiration

A look back at the era of elegance.

~ Circa/Date: 1957 ~ Details: Two style variation DRESS ~ Size/Measurements (Inches): Size: 11 BUST: 31 1/2″ Waist: 24 1/2″ Hip: 33 1/2″ ~ Please Note: ~ You are buying a ‘Professional Digitally Reproduced’ copy of this sewing pattern. Copied from the original sewing pattern. Produced in Full Scale Pattern Pieces […]

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