1950’s fashion

In the 1950s, the petticoat crinoline made a triumphant return to the fashion scene for skirts and dresses, with a bounce in its step and a swish in its sway.

~ 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 […]

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: 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 […]

A sewing pattern of a wonderful summer dress featuring short raglan sleeve and distinctive pocket detail from a 1951 German sewing pattern magazine. Pattern pieces are all carefully hand traced from the multi-pattern sheet originally supplied with the magazine, cut and labeled. All pieces cut to full length. Seam allowances are not included. This pattern comes with 10 page instruction sheet with photo step by step guide in English. Size: Bust 96cm/38" Waist 76cm/29" Hips 102cm/40" N.B…

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!]

1950’s Brief history of fashion in pictures.

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