This 1-piece frock has revers (lapels) in one piece with blouse front. The blouse front continues to the back at the neck to form a pointed yoke above inverted pleats at center back blouse. The rever ripples softly on right side and forms lapel on left. Blouse back continues downward into skirt below buckled belt. Dart fitting on skirt back. Shaped sectional seaming on skirt front. Set in sleeves about 7/8 length are faced and turned back in points. Unusual seaming gives width at elbow. The dress is open from the neckline to the waist in front with 1 button closure hidden in folds of draped collar. There is also a side opening for zipper or snap closure

GThe trousers have a wide leg that is delicately shaped and flared at the hemline.  True to the 30'[s silhouette, the fit at the hips does not have that much ease so choose your size based on your hip measurement.  There are stitched down pleats in the front.  These pleats can be released for a more relaxed fit at the hips.  The trousers have front and back yokes with button closures at the side seams.  A small belt and buckle at the back provides adjustable fit at the waist.

 This skirt pattern from 1936 is another fabulous garment that will blend seamlessly into the modern wardrobe. Well actually, there are 3 seams to be exact but you know what we mean. The skirt has a shaped seam in the front and a side zipper opening. It is a fairly straight skirt with the fullness for walking provided by the shaping in the Skirt Front pieces.

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The coat is unlined and has a series of shaped tucks on the sleeve that add extra panache to the elegant bell shape of the sleeve. It has a clutch closure in the front so the coat has lots of ease around the body. The shoulders and sleeves are a more true fit (so don’t downsize or it might end up being to tight for your liking.) The oversized collar can be made from contrasting fabric like perhaps a fabulous faux fur. There is an optional flounce for the bottom edge.

This vintage pattern from 1931 is our tribute to all the wonderful Hollywood actresses of the 1930s and to their even more wonderful wardrobes. We can imagine quite a few of them wearing this elegant blouse. The best part is that you don’t have to imagine it; you can make it! The cowl yoke is cut on the bias and can be made from a contrasting fabric. The set in sleeve has two options; long and slim, or, long and pieced with fullness gathered into a wristband. Side zipper opening. Choice of hip-length peplum or knee length tunic. 2” of ease at the waist and 4” of ease at the bust. A self fabric tie belt is optional.

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This wonderful draped wrap vintage pattern from 1932 would be amazing in a wool knit, lace or sheer. It has a sleeve on one side and a cape treatment on the other. The illustration accurately shows the fit. It is snug. If you are planning to wear it over layers, get a bigger size! You definitely want to choose a fabric with a nice drape.

The side skirt piece is cut to take advantage of bias drape. The back is low cut but not too daring. The front neckline is a flattering V-neck with a triangular cut out for added glamour. The fit is what you might expect. There is 4” of ease at the bust but only 3” of ease at the hips. Bodice is self lined and the skirt is fully lined

The pattern is for a full length dress but we can see it shortened up for something more casual. The pattern offers either elbow length or long sleeves. There is also an optional train if you really want something dramatic. You can tie it with a self fabric sash or use a great vintage buckle instead.
 

The apron has a separate neck piece, a hear-shaped pocket and it provides full frontal coverage for cooking.  The edges are finished with bias binding.
 

This housedress pattern from 1944 is one we are hoping will appeal to just about everyone out there whether they are vintage pattern enthusiasts or not. The princess seams make it a flattering silhouette for all figures. It is comfortable to wear and gorgeous! The square neck, sleeves, and pockets are trimmed with rickrack. The front closes with decorative snaps. There is a bust dart in addition to the princess seams.

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This vintage sundress pattern from 1948 can be casual or extremely sophisticated depending on your fabric choice. Either way—the dress is beautiful! The bodice is backless with straps that cross in the back, wrap around the front waist and meet in the back again for a tie. The skirt is quite full but there is no gathering at the waist for a flattering silhouette. The bodice is lined but the straps are only one layer so the wrong side of the fabric will show. Waistline has inside belt of grosgrain ribbon.

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It has a rounded yoke at the right shoulder and a complimentary round inset at the left waist. Fullness flows from the yoke to the inset in a diagonal line across the bodice. The skirt joins the bodice at the waistline. The dress has a high collarless jewel neckline and openings at the back neck and left side. The pattern offers a choice of a bracelet length or cap sleeve. The self-fabric belt threads through the dress front and inset and ties in a bow.

This sleek and sophisticated evening or dinner dress has a clean square neckline with a cowl drape, side drape, and six-gored skirt. View A is ankle length and has long sleeves, View B is shorter in length and has bracelet-length sleeves. A self belt is used with both views. Dress has back neck and side seam openings.

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.

The front pieces of the blouse wrap diagonally across the front and tie at the center back. It has ¾ length sleeves set into dropped-shoulder armholes. The blouse buttons at the front at the bottom of a shallow yoke.