1954 Vintage Simplicity Dress

September 26, 2013 12 comments
1950s, Dresses

Pattern: Simplicity 4637

Junior Misses’ and Misses’ One-Piece Dress, Bodice has low cut neckline and short kimono sleeves. Skirt is gathered at waist. View 1 has bias trim on neck and skirt with bows accenting left side.

Year: 1954

Fabric and notions: deep purple suiting (from the stash) I did not want to line the dress just add the facing as the pattern was drafted. Bias binding to finish the sleeve edges and a vintage metal placket zipper.

Construction details on the blog Sew Melodic.

Tagged As: bias trim, bows

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12 comments… add one

  • Deb September 26, 2013, 4:04 pm

    Love the bow details! Such a cute dress! I need one!

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    • melodym September 26, 2013, 8:00 pm

      Thank you Deb! I am a huge fan of bows anywhere!

      Reply
  • ksgentry September 26, 2013, 11:20 pm

    What a great dress! And the color is absolutely fabulous! Well done!

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  • Bella September 27, 2013, 6:44 am

    That color is amazing. Great job!

    Reply
  • lunefantasy September 27, 2013, 9:44 am

    you look very cute in that dress !!!! I love the fabric too, and the little bow

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    • melodym September 28, 2013, 7:47 pm

      Thank you so much, that little bow is my favorite!

      Reply
  • Diana @SewPenguinuity September 27, 2013, 12:39 pm

    I think this is my perfect dress! I’m so happy you made this, now I need to go find the pattern!

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    • melodym September 28, 2013, 7:48 pm

      Oh Diana, I hope you find it. Such a fun pattern to sew and a great day dress!

      Reply
  • mariebayarea September 28, 2013, 12:16 am

    That dress is pretty and perfect

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    • melodym September 28, 2013, 7:49 pm

      mariebayarea thank you for your kind words.

      Reply

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