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 […]

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 […]

McCall's 3626; ©1956; Misses' One Piece Dress and Cap. Extended shoulder yoke with short sleeves and button trim. Princess seam flared skirt and dart fitted bodice. Back zipper. 11 pattern pieces. HistoryOfAGirl www.backroomfinds.com [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]

Rare Vintage 4485 McCalls (1958) Size 13 Bust 33" Note: Today's size 10 pattern has a 32-1/2" bust, today's size 12 pattern has a 34" bust Pattern is complete with instructions. It is unused and factory folded. Excellent condition. Envelope is clean, intact with clear graphics. The top has some splitting at the seam and the corners have minor storage wear. There is slight, faint tanning at the top however this did not impact the pattern at all. Please see pics. Please contact me with…

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