Celebrate your femininity in this full skirted, dramatic style from the 1950's.  Make it in colorful cotton for a summer sundress or shimmering brocade for an evening party any time of the year.  Pattern includes instructions for knitted bolero sweater to wear on top.

After World War II, designers gave up fabric conserving styles in favor of generous full skirts for read to wear.  This classic dolman sleeve dress with full skirt offers three neckline options: jewel, V-neck, and turtleneck.  Pattern includes instructions for knitted stole to drape seductively around the shoulders.

This classic 1950's sport jacket was coveted by all fashion conscious Americans of the time.  The traditional model featured a wool body with leather sleeves, but it looks just as great in sand-washed silk, corduroy, or ethnic print cotton.  Pattern includes instructions for optional hand knitted ribbing for cuffs, collar and waistband.

This classic 1950's silhouette has timeless appeal.  The trapeze jacket's wide lapels are stitched down to form pockets.  The pencil slim skirt provides a nice contrast to the jacket's fullness.

Bebop 1950's circle skit, blouse, and knitted sweater for women and young girls.  Poodle and alpine appliqué designs included.

This clever vintage pattern uses the grain line of the fabric as the main design element.  The front panel of the skirt is on the straight of grain while the side and back panel (there is no side seam) features the cross grain.  A striped fabric is the best choice for showing off this fabulous design. The center back seam falls ever so slightly on the bias thereby forming a chevron (as shown in the back view of the skirt)  The skirt is very full.  The fullness is pleated in at the waist so there is less bulk.