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Vintage 50s Sewing Pattern Vogue 8333 Dress Size 12

The Modes Royale pattern catalogues will be coming to an end by the end of January. I hope you've enjoyed the stroll through the patterns of the late 1940's and early 1950's. As I said in one post, most of us do not want to look like we just stepped out of that era, but incorporating some of the details into our designs can add a lovely touch. Today's catalogue is from the Fall/Winter 1954/54 collection. Lots of suits in this issue. Take a look at the dress on the right above. The dart is…

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Good Morning!! Just as I wrote my greeting, I remembered a friend of my father's who came to visit us. He was the happiest person I ever met. He would wake up happy, very happy, almost annoyingly happy. He had every reason to not be happy. As a child he had polio and had to wear braces on his legs the rest of his life. Funny the things that we remember in the flash of a moment. So we move on. Today's inspiration is the 1950 Fall Modes Royale catalogue. It is jammed packed with great ideas…

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Simplicity 1120; ©1955; Junior Misses' and Misses' One-Piece Dress and Jacket: This pretty fashion may be either a party or casual fashion depending upon the choice of fabric. The sleeveless dress is styled with a sweetheart neckline; bias accents neckline and armhole. Gored skirt has inverted pleats over seams. Fitted jacket buttons to the neck and has a small collar. Collar and sleeve edges are bound with bias. 1 Links to reviews/blog posts 2 Sources/Vendors 3 Gallery 4 Wishlist As…

Butterick 2111; ©1961; Junior and Miss Casual Coordinates: (A) Hip length, loose overblouse with bateau neckline, below elbow sleeves, self ruffled sleeves and hemline. Long slim pants. (B) Overblouse without ruffle on hemline. Below knee length pants. (C) Waist length overblouse with ruffled sleeves and hemline. Long slim pants. 1 Links to reviews/blog posts 2 Sources/Vendors 3 Gallery 4 Wishlist Add a photo to the gallery by clicking the "modify" button below. [insert your username, and…

Good Morning Everyone and Happy Monday once again! Everyone seemed to love the pictures that I posted last week, so I thought I would share another catalogue of Mode Royale patterns. This set is from their 1954/55 Fall/ Winter Catlogue. I hope you enjoy scrolling through the pictures and I also hope that you will be able to glean a few ideas for upcoming projects. Enjoy!! I love the bound buttonhole detail on the pocket above. Take a look at the pocket on the dress above. It's almost hidden…

Good Morning!! Just as I wrote my greeting, I remembered a friend of my father's who came to visit us. He was the happiest person I ever met. He would wake up happy, very happy, almost annoyingly happy. He had every reason to not be happy. As a child he had polio and had to wear braces on his legs the rest of his life. Funny the things that we remember in the flash of a moment. So we move on. Today's inspiration is the 1950 Fall Modes Royale catalogue. It is jammed packed with great ideas…

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Simplicity 1534; ©1956; Misses' One-Piece Dress with Detachable Neck Trim and Jacket: This flattering princess style dress fits snugly through the waistline, flares gracefully to hemline. Matching trim or contrasting detachable trim outlines bateau neckline, notched in front. In view 1 the brief cover-up jacket is lined with contrasting fabric and has band trim along inside edges. Braid accents both jacket and dress, view 1. 1 Links to reviews/blog posts 2 Sources/Vendors 3 Gallery 4…

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Butterick 6993; ca. 1954; Halter Dress and Jacket, Princess Style. Beat the heat ... in a cool princess sundress and cut-away bolero! The dress has a halter top neckline, smooth fitting midriff and a sweeping gored skirt. Its bolero jacket has cut in one sleeves and a wing collar. (A) Contrasting bolero and bodice. 1 Links to reviews/blog posts 2 Sources/Vendors 3 Gallery 4 Wishlist Vintage Fashion Library B32 Complete [insert your photos of this pattern made up] Add a photo to the gallery…

Vintage 1949 Simplicity 2908 Square Neckline Drindle Skirt Dress Sewing Pattern. Junior Misses' and Misses' One-Piece Dress: The dart-fitted bodice, styled with extended shoulders, has a square neckline in front bonded with a collar, and a rounded neckline in back. A dirndl skirt is featured. In Style 1 the collar is made of embroidered fabric trimmed with lace. Pockets in the side front seams are additional features and a self or purchased belt encircles the waist. Style 2 has a…