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Original 1950s suit dress pattern

Butterick 6450 in misses size 16 (bust 34, hip 37); from 1953.

Double-breasted short jacket has large, shaped lapel and fits closely at waist. Paired with a slim skirt for a sleek tailored look.

Unprinted pattern is gently used but complete.

Item b6450 ~~$27.50~~ SOLD

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We do have more dress patterns

Several of our clothing pages include vintage dress patterns. Day Dresses covers one and two piece dresses suitable for afternoon wear. Suits and Suit Dresses (here) is the place to look for ensemble patterns -- suits, 2-piece dresses that look like suits, and 1-piece dresses with coordinating boleros, jackets or coats. Evening and Cocktail Dresses have a page of their own. You'll also find dress patterns on the pages devoted to Vintage Vogue and Womens Plus Size patterns.

Pencil skirts with fabulous toppers

← Left: Flared button-front tunic tops wiggle skirt with side vents. Butterick 5655 in bust 34; from 1951. Printed; complete.
Item b5655 ~~$17.50~~ SOLD

Right: Oblique surplice top sports large buttons on the peplum, lining up with buttons on the slim wrap skirt. Butterick 5857 in bust 34; from 1951. Printed; complete.
Item b5857 ~~$30.00~~ SOLD →

Oblique top and wrap skirt dress pattern

All of the sewing pattern for sale on this page are originals!

← Left: Fitted jacket; back peplum drapes; detachable contrast collar. McCall 8234 in bust 31; ©1950. Printed; unused.
Item m8234c $20.00

Sharp suit styling

← Left: Closely fitted jacket with convertible collar; eight gore skirt. Short sleeve option also. Simplicity 4089 in bust 36; ©1952. Printed; unused.
Item s4089c $22.50

Right: Double collar and cuffs with exagerated points; pockets inset in side front. Long sleeve option. Simplicity 3104 in bust 32; ©1952. Printed; unused.
Item s3104c $22.50 →

Off-the-shoulder dress and jacket pattern

Dress / jacket combos

← Left: Banded off- the-shoulder yoke and front buttons; contrast collar and cuffs jacket. Vogue 7360 in bust 32, ©1951. Unprinted; unused.
Item v7360c $25.00

Right: Flared dress has scallops at the neck and sleeves; hip length jacket has shaped hemline. Simplicity 2765 in bust 32; ©1949. Printed; complete.
Item s2765c $17.50 →

Special Design from Vogue

← Left: Notched hem banded top over sexy slim skirt. Vogue 8670 in misses size 16 (bust 34, hip 37); ©1955. Unprinted; unused.
Item v8670c $25.00

And more vintage Vogue

← Left: Double- breasted jacket has low neckline with shaped collar and matching shaped cuffs; peplum hem. Vogue 6067 in bust 32. Unprinted; 1940s; complete.
Item v6067c ~~$15.00~~ SOLD

All of the sewing pattern for sale on this page are originals!

Superb accents

← Left: Opposing tabs add interest to this simply-styled slim suit dress. Butterick 6447 in bust 34; from 1953. Printed; complete.
Item b6447 ~~$22.50~~ SOLD

Right: Dress with front button band and applied arrow trim; drawstring hem bolero. Hollywood 1587 in bust 34; from 1945. Unprinted; complete.
Item h1587 $20.00 →

Above: Interesting envelope lap bodice dress paired with loosely shaped jacket. Vogue Special Design 4982 in bust 36. 1950s; printed; complete.
Item v4982c ~~$22.50~~ SOLD ↑

Boxy jackets
...as dress ensembles

Stand-up collar jacket and dress pattern

Right: Dramatic jacket with wide, stand- up collar and oversize is perfect foil for slender and simple shift. Vogue 6143 in bust 34. 60s; printed; unused.
Item v6143c ~~$17.50~~ SOLD →

... or as suit dresses

Dresses with coats

← Left: Unfitted coat in two lengths; hip tabs on dress. Simplicity 1458; © 1955; printed; complete.
Item s1458 $7.50

Right: Wide neck with side notch and bow accent; unpressed pleats on full skirt. Simplicity 3789 in bust 32, © 1958; printed; complete. →
Item s3789c $10.00