1950's Shirtwaist Dress

This wonderful shirtwaist dress from the 1950's was designed by Butterick. It is Butterick Pattern 7217. It is a teen size dress (13) with a size 31" bust. It was the new sensation then for teen girls with its wide wheeling pocketed skirt. The fitted bodice was in the style of a shirt, which was more emphasized when contrasting fabric was used for the skirt. It can be customized with finely tailored short sleeves with buttoned cuff details or just sleeveless. How wonderfully it enhances feminine physique. This and other fine patterns are made available to you by Dawn's Pattern Shop

Vintage Childrens' Patterns

I enjoy looking at vintage children's patterns. They depict days past when children were expected and allowed to be children and not little "grown-ups". Little girls could hide cute pudgy tummies under high waisted dresses without worry of them popping over the top of low waisted tight fitting jeans while at play. Boys could play rough, and tumble, and explore without the hindrance of loose-fitting pants or shorts dropping below the knee. Vintage children's patterns express a time of protected childhood and encouraged the making of suitable clothing for memorable childish activities. It is wonderful to still be able to sew many of those wonderful styles of the past for our children today. They do not have to be forced into roles and clothing unsuitable for important childhood experiences.

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