Simplicity 3388, c. 1950, vintage nightgown and bed jacket sewing pattern

Simplicity 3388, Vintage 1950 sewing pattern, originally uploaded by Sharon Sews.

Simplicity 3388
c. 1950
Misses' Nightgown in Two Lengths and Bed-Jacket

The long gown Style 1 is ruffled at the yoke and on the long sleeve. Contrast binding trims the edges. The short puffed sleeves on short gown 2 tie with a ribbon drawstring. Lace edging and insertions decorate yoke and sleeve. The Bedjacket Style 3 features a contrast yoke, three-quater sleeve and patch pocket.

This is just a sweet nightgown pattern. Look at all those little feminine touches - ruffles, bows, lace, puffed sleeves.

Although the lady in yellow appears as if she's getting ready to claim a headache.

And of course the bed jacket. Does anyone even wear bed jackets any longer?

According to Wikipedia (which we all know if it's on Wikipedia it must be completely accurate - smile) the bed jacket became popular during the 1930s when Hollywood showed stars lounging in bed jackets and looking glamorous. It was also noted that the bed jacket was more often worn for seduction rather than warmth.

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