Vintage & Retro

Vintage Vogue Patterns 1970's Front Wrap Dress by Diane von Furstenberg. For Stretchable Knits Only. Front-wrapped dress, three inches below mid-knee or evening length, with skirt gathered to fitted bodice, has neckline bands, attached tie ends and side seam pockets. Sleeveless or short sleeves with mock sleeve band. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Very Easy Suitable Fabrics: Stretchable Knits such as Cotton Single Jersey Knits, Lightweight Double Jersey Knits, Synthetic Single Jersey Knits.

Vintage Vogue Patterns 1970's one-piece evening dress. A-line dress in above knee or evening length has front bodice and back extension gathered into bracelet ring at center front. Elasticized waistline and self sash. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Soft Fabrics such as Crepe, Double Knit, Georgette, Lightweight Wool, Satin Crepe, Silk Linen, Surah, Synthetic Knits. Lining: Lining Fabric.

1970s Reversible Front and Back Wrap Dress by Diane Von Furstenberg Vintage Vogue Patterns 1970's Dress by Diane von Furstenberg. For Stretchable Knits Only. Wrapped dress (can be worn forward or backward) with fitted bodice and flared skirt, three inches (7,5 cm) below mid-knee or evening length, has full-length sleeves, pockets in side seams and attached tie ends that wrap and tie at waistline. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts.

Vogue Patterns 1950s Misses' Dresses and Stole Vintage Vogue Patterns 1954 Evening Dress and Stole or Bridal Dress. All around gathered skirt in two lengths joins the bare top bodice at waistline. Separate underbodice has collarless round neckline and cap sleeves. Stole included in pattern. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts.

Vogue Patterns 1950s Misses' Slack Suit and Skirt Vintage Vogue Patterns 1959 One Piece Slack Suit and Skirt. Slacks in two lengths join the fitted bodice at the waistline. Zipper front closing below the notched collar. Below elbow length sleeves may be rolled back for cuffs and sleeveless. All around gathered skirt, is two lengths, separates at front. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts.

Size 6-10 only Vintage Dress: Lined dress, below mid-calf length, has fitted bodice, circular skirt, side zipper, inside belt and contrast band extending into shoulder straps. A: ribbon belt with purchased decorative pin. B: contrast hem band. FABRICS: Cotton Broadcloth, Linen, Dotted Swiss and Piqué.

Vintage Vogue Dress. Fitted dress, has princess seams, back zipper, flared skirt with inverted pleats at sides, side front and side back. Inside yoke extends above neckline. Lower calf length. B: contrast yoke and three-quarter length sleeves. FABRICS: Cotton Broadcloth, Shantung, Faille and Piqué.

Vintage Simplicity 1950's skirts sewing pattern. The flared skirt is four gored and has a zipper back closing. View 1 has a raised waistline. Views 1 and 2 feature large patch pockets on skirt front. View 2 and 3 have a waistband at upper edge of skirt. Saddle stitching trims pockets, View 2. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: View 1: Even Plaid or Plain Fabric - Cotton, Viscose (Rayon), Taffeta, Wool. View 2: Cotton, Denim, Fake Fur, Viscose (Rayon), Wool. View 3: Corduroy, Cotton, Faille, Wool. Lining: Lining Fabric (opt.). Interfacing (View 1): Hair Canvas. Pattern 3016.

Vintage Simplicity 1970's dress with front-wrap skirt and scarf sewing pattern. The dress with front-wrap skirt softly gathered to bodice has back zipper, stand up collar and long set-in sleeves. Version one features embroidered braid or ribbon trim. Version two has topstitching and button trim. Version three has button trim. Version four with contrasting skirt and scarf features fringe trim. Version five has contrasting skirt. Versions two, three, four, and five have purchased belt. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Challis, Crepe, Double Knit, Flannel, Homespun, Hopsacking, Jersey, Lightweight Wool, Linen, Pique, Polyester Knit, Poplin, Silk Linen. Contrasting Skirt and Scarf View 4 also in Even or Uneven Lengthwise Stripe. Contrasting Skirt View 5 also in Even or Uneven Crosswise Stripe. Interfacing: Lightweight Woven or Non-woven. Pattern 3017.

Vintage Simplicity 1970's Unlined Jacket, Skirt, Wide-Leg Pants sewing pattern. The wide leg pants and the six gored flared skirt have back zipper and waistband. The jacket with long or short set-in sleeves gathered to armholes has shawl collar and optional button trim or chain and button closure. The sleeves feature slits which can be turned back and trimmed with buttons. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Challis, Chambray, Chino, Cotton Knit, Double Knit, Gabardine, Lightweight Wool, Linen, Poplin, Silk Linen, Surah, Tweed, Wool Crepe, Wool Flannel. Interfacing: Lightweight Woven or Non-Woven, Fusible or Non-fusible. Pattern 3018.

MISSES’ WRAP DRESS: Three pattern pieces, darted in front and back, with back waist and shoulder seams. Back wraps around to the front for a sheath-and-overskirt look. A: contrast back and skirt. Bias tape finished edges. NOTIONS: Dress A, B: Three Packages of 1/2" Double Fold Bias Tape and 3/8" Snaps. Also for A: Two 7/8" Buttons. For B: One 7/8" Button and Three 5/8" Buttons. FABRICS: Lightweight Broadcloth, Lightweight Piqué, Lightweight Linen and Taffeta.

MISSES’ DRESS: Halter or cap sleeve dress, below mid-knee length, has side zipper, fitted self-lined bodice and flared, gathered skirt. FABRICS: Lightweight Broadcloth, Lightweight Linen, Damask, Lightweight Satin, Lightweight Piqué and Crepe

Misses' Vintage Jiffy Knit Wrap and Tie Top This 1970s authentic Simplicity original pattern for Misses lets you wrap and tie halter with self fabric tie ends, and can be worn in several different ways as shown on the front of the envelope. Make it in two different fabrics or all of one color fabric.

Misses' One-Size Vintage Jiffy Caftan This reproduction of our original vintage 1970s pattern is an easy cut, simple to sew Jiffy pattern for a Misses' caftan in two lengths. The caftan with stitching lines for small (8-10), medium (12-14), large (16-18) and extra-large (20-40) has side openings. Short length has novelty fridge trim and the second view is ankle length.

MISSES' DRESS: Dress has close-fitting, bias, self-lined bodice/midriff, skirt front and back cut-in-one, invisible side zipper and baby narrow hem. Bodice extends into tie ends (shown tied multiple ways). Purchased petticoat. Designed for Lightweight Woven Fabrics. FABRICS: Cotton Broadcloth, Chambray, Linen, Crepe, Shantung.

MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE DRESS: Lined dress has close-fitting bodice, flared skirt (Cut on crosswise grain of fabric), side zipper and very narrow hem. A: attached bows. Purchased petticoat. Designed for medium weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Broadcloth, Shantung, Linens, Pique.

Simplicity Archives 1960's Wardrobe for 11 1/2 Inch Fashion Dolls

MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE DRESS AND BELT: Lined dress (loose-fitting through bust) has semi-fitted skirt, side back seams, self-lined overlay with left side tuck, side zipper and self belt. Designed for lightweight to medium weight woven fabrics.

Size 6-14 only MISSES' DRESS, BELT AND SLIP: Pullover dress has raised neckline, fitted bodice, pockets, gathered front skirt, and self belt. B: stitched hem on sleeves. Close-fitting, bias slip has bias shoulder straps/neck/armhole binding, and narrow hem. Designed for light to medium medium weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: A,B: Lace, Linens, Voile, Shantung. Also for A: Sheer Fabrics. Slip C: Satin, Voile.

MISSES' DRESS: Dress has raised neckline variations, fitted bodice, button trim, raised waist, fitted and flared skirt with princess seams, side zipper and short sleeves. A: fold-back lapels and shaped cuffs. Designed for light- to medium-weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Broadcloth, Linen, Pique, Taffeta.

Size 12-20 only MISSES' DRESS: Dress has close-fitting, self-lined, boned bodice with bra, princess seams, bias band, elasticized side back, skirt variations, and back zipper. A: inside buttoned shoulder straps, and skirt cut on crosswise grain. B: semi-fitted skirt with right front pleats and narrow hem. Separate pattern pieces are included for cup sizes A/B, C, D. Designed for light- to medium-weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Broadcloth, Denim, Linen, Satin, Faille. Bra Padding: Batting

MISSES' DRESS AND BELT: Pullover dress has collar, optional shoulder pads, fitted bodice, pockets with ties, side zipper and self belt. Designed for lightweight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Linen, Taffeta, Pique, Faille, Brocade.

MISSES' JACKET, BIB AND SKIRT: Semi-fitted lined jacket has asymmetrical closing, front and back princess seams and contrast collar and cuffs. C,D: bib has neck band, back neck closing with hook and eye and top stitching. D: Gathered neck ruffle with lace trim. E: close-fitting high waisted skirt has left side front pleats, side zipper, topstitching and optional buttons. Designed for lightweight to medium weight woven fabrics. FABRICS: A,B,C,D: Bengaline, Woolens, Velvets. C,D: Batiste, Silk.

Size 14-22 only MISSES' COSTUME: Loose-fitting, unlined jacket has pleated front and knot, and hook, eye and snap closing. Dress has semi-fitted, underlined, lined, boned bodice, raised waist, inside belt, bias drape variations, and back placket, hook & eye closing. B and C: Overskirt. C: Bias flower and leaf. D: Skirt back extends into train, wrong side shows. C and D: Appliques. Bias head band has pleats. Purchased trim for B, D, flowers D, E, and trim and head band for F. FABRICS: B, C, D: Crepe, Faille, Silk, Satin. A, E, Contrast B, D: Mesh, Wire-edged Mesh. Contrast 1 C: Galloon Lace. Underlining B, C, D: Batiste. Lining B, C, D: Lining Fabric, Silk. Stabilizer C: Tulle.

Vintage Gifts and Kitchen Accessories Create a variety of simple-to-sew kitchen accessories and gifts, all in 1960s vintage style. Pattern includes 3 aprons, oven mitts, head scarves, a shoulder bag, and a clutch.

Misses' retro style dress with boat neckline has self or contrast bias binding at neck and sleeves. Optional contrast band at hem and on trend open ladder back detailing. New Look sewing pattern.

MISSES' DRESS AND BELT: Pullover, front wrap dress (fitted through bust) has bodice back extending to side front, skirt cut on crosswise grain, no side seams on bodice or skirt, concealed elastic with hook & eye closure, front button and hook & eye closing, narrow hem, and self-belt. Topstitching. Note: No provisions provided for above waist adjustment. Designed for lightweight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Linen, Cotton, Broadcloth, Chambray, Crepe, Shantung. *With Nap. **Without Nap. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. NOTIONS: Six 3/4" Buttons, One 11/4" Buckle, One 3/4" Wide Hook and Eye Closure, 1/4 yd. of 1" Elastic, Hook & Eye.

MISSES' DRESS: Pullover, back wrap dress (fitted through bust) has bodice front extending to side back, self-lined midriff, skirt extending to side back, no side seams, concealed elastic with hook & eye closure, and narrow hem. A: Back button closing. B: Back tie ends. Note: No provisions provided for above waist adjustment. Designed for lightweight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Linen, Gingham. *With Nap. **Without Nap. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. NOTIONS: 1/4 yd. of 1" Elastic, One 3/4" Hook & Eye Closure, Six 3/4" Buttons.

MISSES' DRESS: Pullover dress has continuous, self-bias binding for neckline and sleeve hems, semi-fitted bodice (cut on crosswise grain), bias cummerbund with stay, skirt variations, and side zipper. A: Skirt cut on crosswise grain, and narrow hem. B: Back vent. Designed for lightweight woven fabrics and stable knits. FABRICS: Broadcloth, Crepe, Wool Jerseys.

MISSES' DRESS: Dress has semi-fitted bodice, short dolman sleeves, wide single-layer tie ends (wrong side shows), narrow hem, full gathered skirt and back zipper. B: Contrast tie ends. Designed for lightweight woven fabrics. FABRICS: Broadcloth, Gingham, Linen, Taffeta