Vintage sewing patterns

McCall's 1807; ©1953; Misses' Felt Skirt and Bandeau; includes Transfer for Embroidery [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!]

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Advance 6103; ca. 1952; Playsuit and Beachcoat. Featured in Advance Fashion News, May 1952 [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!] rachelmmae joiedewander Jellysauresrex

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Advance 6914; ca. 1954; Misses' Jumper Dress and Blouse. Sleeveless dress or jumper with its own blouse. Dart fitted bodice with a square neckline, front and back. Wide skirt is cut in four sections - has three soft inverted pleats across front and back. Side seam zipper. Front buttoned blouse, cut for stripes, has a small round collar, long set in sleeves with fullness gathered into a French cuff. Self or novelty belt. [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and…

Simplicity 3023; ©1959; Misses' Nightgown in Three Lengths and Panties: "Simple to Make" nightgowns are gathered at upper edge. V. 1 floor length and V. 2 waltz length nightgowns are bound with ribbon at upper edge and have ribbon tie belts. V. 3 shortie features lace edge beading threaded with ribbon. Panties have elastic casing at waistline and leg edges. Leg ruffles are lace edged. Pattern Peddler [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your…

DuBarry 5416; ca. 1942; Slacks have a fly opening in front which fastens with buttons. Slacked are dart fitted at waistline and joins to a waistband, and has pockets at sides. Sleeveless vest buttons down front; it is dart fitted front and back. Featured in Make & Mend for Victory, 1942 and in Du Barry Perfect Patterns, September 1944 Make and Mend - Sewing with Wartime Fabric Conservation in Mind [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your…

McCall's 7067; ©1994; Misses' Dress in Two Lengths: Princess seamed front buttoned dress with front inset gathered to binding forming ties has contrast variations; View A has long sleeves with casing forming self ruffle; View B is sleeveless; View C has "cap" type sleeves. Glamourstitch size 14 16 18 [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!]

Style 3872; ©1972; Misses' Dress: Dress with high-line bodice has bias skirt, back zipper and sleeves gathered into armholes. View 1 and 2 have collar. View 1 has short sleeves gathered into sleeve bands with braid and button trim. View 2 and 3 have long sleeves gathered into cuffs. View 3 has stand collar. [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!]…

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