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Simplicity 8865 from 1988

Vintage Simplicity Toy Pattern

Vintage Simplicity Rag Doll Pattern #8967 New - Uncut - Unused Paper Pattern One Size

Includes: Paper Pattern for Doll Paper Pattern for Camisole Instructions for Both

Patterns for Doll Cloths also Available!

The collar is detachable (I didn't make that) but everything else is made by me. I have added some close up pictures below too as I was really happy with how neatly it came together in places. It was easier than I thought and I'm definitely making more. I went for a looser and longer fit than I used to like. I prefer that nowadays comfort is key. It's not perfect but tbh it looks better than clothes I have bought from fast fashion places so I'm ok with that. I think if i had an over locker the inside would look much better. But for now we will stick to the zigzag stitch.

I've only ever made one full fitted dress before years ago (Totoro cosplay) and the sleeves went wrong. So for my first attempt at a dress I'm pretty pleased.

Right as I got to the end of the first dress I ran out of thread so made a dash to the fabric shop. While there I grabbed some of this space fabric (I already made a skirt with it) as I always thought it would make a awesome dress. I swore I would rest Sunday and make this over the Christmas break. But then I thought maybe I'll just cut the pieces out. Then I thought I'll just start it and finish it during the evenings this week. Before I knew it I spent all day and did it all. I'm not sure why I thought I would take it slowly 🤷🏼‍♀️ AHH well I am so so happy with it 😍

My cute dress possibilities are now endless. I have some Christmas cat fabric on the way, which is actually what spurred me on to try. I want to make quite a few more for my trip to Japan so I have lots of nice things to wear there. I think that is very do-able I have over 5months!

“Teen Age Skirts and Stole” or Who Knew Teenagers Wore Stoles in 1951?

Simplicity 3659 is an “easy-to-make” patterns which presumes a decent amount of sewing knowledge. The skirt shuts with a side snap placket or a zipper, and has either a flare or soft front pleats and a kick pleat at the back.  Version 2 requires matching and even plaid, while the flaps on version 1 do not cover a pocket. Instead the other two versions have a patch pocket which is then trimmed with a button to keep its turned-down edge in place. The same kind of pocket appears on the stole which is a plain rectangle.

The playfulness of the pocket and the stole are what send this over to junior wear. While a stole is an evening wear item much of the time, doing it in plaid with jaunty pockets that you can shove your hands into places it on the informal side of daywear. Notice that the skirts are not as long as the lower calf that was popularized with Dior’s New Look in 1947, a nod to the activity and energy level of girls and young women who would be hampered by longer skirts. The flatter shoes, lower heels, sweaters, and lack of accessories indicate these skirts were meant for wearing to high school or college classes and the need to run across campus. Pants were accepted for sports on women, but were considered too informal for the classroom. If it makes you feel better, know that the young college men were supposed to wear ties and sports jackets or sweaters.