Smoking jackets symbolized sophistication during the 1920's and 1930's, both on the silver screen and in real life.  This classy version features contrasting or quilted lapels, cuffs, and pocket trim.  Pattern includes instructions for women's knitted tank top to wear underneath.

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.

The heroic working women of World War ll inspired this factory wardrobe of camp shirt, pleated slacks, and overalls with sweetheart bib.  Pattern includes historical information and instructions for knitted sweater and crocheted snood that keeps hair in place.

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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 versatile unlined Jacket, adapted from vintage cowgirl costumes, features princess seams, shawl collar, and set-in sleeves. There are three different shoulder yoke variations and two different cuff yoke and pocket shape variations, as well as an optional belt. Make it in a variety of fabrics, then add an array of embellishments, from fringe and studs to embroidery and lace, to create an entire wardrobe of Western-style jackets

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Cowgirl up! Head for the rodeo, saloon, or dance floor in this Western-styled skirt with lots of flair. Both Views feature flared A-line silhouette, shaped waistline with front and back darts, waist facing, mid-calf length, lace-up back closing, and several easy-to-apply hip yoke shapes for fun. View A sports a shaped hem appliqué. View B has a swishy hem flounce and hip/pocket yoke. Make it in a variety of fabrics, then add your personal cowgirl statement in fringe and embroidery or studs and appliqué patches, to create an adventurous collection of skirts for everyday, weekend, and party wear.

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This 1930's Day Dress uses fabric economically, yet still looks chic and trendy.  View A features round neck with collar points and a peplum that is cleverly cut on the straight grain.  View B is more casual, with buttoned front, flounce collar and sleeves and eyelash pockets.  Both dressed have a flattering dropped waistline in back, back zipper, slightly flared skirt, and unpressed tucks in front that eliminate the need for bust darts and create the fashionable broad shouldered look of the 1930's period.

Movie stars Marlene Dietrich and Katharine Hepburn wore trousers with exceptional attitude before pants were socially acceptable, and made them essential components of every stylish women's wardrobe.  These Hollywood inspired styles include sporty knickers, classic trousers and kicky shorts or tap pants.

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 casual, flowing style was the height of summer resort fashion in the 1920's and 1930's.  This one piece version with carefree sash features a full shawl collar that wraps in front and falls gracefully over the shoulders in back.  Wide palazzo pants give the appearance of a skirt.

In 1890, when women were just beginning to venture into the traditional men's sports arena, a bathing outfit could weigh as much as 20 pounds and cover up as much as full street dress.  Our lighter-weight version features a knee-length gored skirt that buttons over a one-piece romper, topped off with a jaunty cap.

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She's the one in the red and blue bathing costume.

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.