c. 1950
Misses' Housecoat - Two Lengths
Vintage 1950 housecoat pattern from McCall. Not McCallS with an "s", but McCall.
This isn't just any housecoat. I mean, c'mon! See that "I know I look good" look on the blonde's face. She certainly knows this is one fabulous housecoat.
Check out the seamline on those dolman sleeves, the cuff at the bottom of the sleeve, the bodice darts, the topstitching around the front slide fastener closing, the side tied belt, and the pocket with flap detail. Not only that - this housecoat has shoulder pads, is lined and has a bottom hem width (long housecoat) that measures over 3 yards.
I'm not sure how this one joined my pattern collection, but it's a treasure. The pattern envelope is in great shape considering it's 58 years old and the pattern itself has not been unfolded.
I wonder why the original owner choose not to sew the housecoat? It's only a vintage size 12 (bust 30, waist 25) this one is is going into my "must sew someday" pile.
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I wish those glamorous days would be back! I did not live in that era, but from what my mom tells me women were so glamorous.
Im doing a drama assignment for school, and it consists of looking up fifties clothing for a play. Wow, looking at the interesting fashions makes me wonder what life must've been like back then! I wish i could just go back in time see what it was like! Even the 60s! i mean, cmon! if the brady bunch was all the rage, then i so would've loved it!!!!!!! :P
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