Stole-coat in three lengths is open at sides below deep kimono armholes. Released darts either side of collarless neck-line.
Must sew this.
Nothing more to say is there?
McCall's 6213
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.
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.
Nightgown A with ribbon bow, or pajamas B, C, D have buttoned back neck vent and ruffling; long or short sleeves have elastic in casings. Pants B, C, D have elastic in waistline casing; pants B have feet gathered by elastic; pants D have elastic in leg casing.
As I've been completing this year's production of children's flannel pajamas I couldn't help but think back to the many sets of PJs and nightgowns I sewed for my own children.
My daughter received this nightgown, in pink flannel complete with the Raggedy Ann and Andy transfer, when she was a preschooler.
When I began my sewing thru the years scrapbook I searched for a copy of this pattern to place in there along with the story. Somehow I managed to pick up two copies in a size medium (girl's 6-8) so this one was just listed in my Etsy pattern shop...complete with the two iron-on transfers.
Dress or top has short sleeves, buttoned shoulders with soutache braid loops. Long romper A with elastic in ankle casings, or short romper B with elastic in leg opening casings, button at shoulders. Pants C have contrast knee patched and elastic in waistline casing. Panties have elastic in waistline and leg opening casings. Stuffed toy has yarn hair and embroidered features.
The only item I ever sewed from this adorable little toddler's wardrobe pattern was the stuffed toy. At the time I was busy designing, sewing and selling fashion doll clothing at local craft shows. A nice steady extra income for a young single mom. Not understanding copyrights, I had considered making stuffed toys to add to my line. However, after sewing one clown, for my daughter, I determined it was too time consuming to allow me to actually earn a profit. The idea for expanding into stuffed animals and other children's toys died, and I stuck with selling the doll clothing for the next 10 years.
Misses' Pants: Pants A, B, or C, gathered into waistband, have side seam and back zipper. Pants C have elastic in ankle casings.
Genie pants circa 1980.
Of course I wore them.
I even sewed more than one pair.
One just as shown (view C) and another with the side seam left open below the hipline er, I mean below mid-thigh and just above the ankle. You know, to wear dancing with fabulous high heels.
Lo and behold, in the latest Neiman Marcus spring 2009 mailer, what do disbelieving eyes see? Why genie pants of course!
Misses' top and pants: Misses' pullover top in two lengths with long or short sleeves and patch pockets for C; Pull-on pants with front pleats and elastic at waist. View A, B have options for wearing either tied at front (A) or side draped (B). View C has front buttons.
"Oh no you didn't!"
"Oh yes I did!"
View C to be exact.
In black.
And I wore them in public.
Sometimes a gal just gets lucky.
A few years ago, when I was going to participate in the Winter Carnival parade, I saw this pattern on eBay. I placed a bid, thinking the cape would be an elegant addition for a winter parade. It sold for way, way, way more than I was willing to pay - which was about $10 *LOL* - I mean, after all, it is just a sewing pattern.
The parade came and went and I forgot about the pattern. Until this past weekend when I stopped into a thrift store in search of a white elephant gift. While I was there I noticed they had a craft section so I wandered over to take a peek.
Imagine my delight when I saw this pattern crumbled up among a number of other sewing patterns! Not only that, but it was only 30 cents! It's used, two sizes too small, and has an envelope that's seen better days. But who cares? This beauty has found a new home.
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