#5002 1950s Diamond Dress $23.00 #5002 1950s Diamond Dress Click to enlarge Click for more info This eye-catching vintage pattern from the mid-century is named for the diamond shaped insets at the waistline. This is another house dress pattern but when they look this great - you can never have too many. There is an invisible zipper at the center front, set in sleeves and large pockets below the insets. Contrasting fabric accents the collar, cuffs and insets. The original pattern suggests cotton, linen, rayon or wool.

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A few years before Rosie-the-Riveter went off to work in her coveralls, she might have worn this adorable pair of overalls to the beach. This vintage pattern from the late 1930s has inset pieces at the waist to provide a flattering fit. Center back zipper at waistline and straight wide legs. Cross-over straps have button closure at the shoulders. Bodice and waist insets are lined. Suitable fabrics include linen, soft woolens and cotton.

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This skirt pattern from 1936 is another fabulous garment that will blend seamlessly into the modern wardrobe. Well actually, there are 3 seams to be exact but you know what we mean. The skirt has a shaped seam in the front and a side zipper opening. It is a fairly straight skirt with the fullness for walking provided by the shaping in the Skirt Front pieces. Any dress weight or bottom weight fabric will work just fine; something somewhat soft that will drape nicely. If you choose a fabric with a bold print – the shaped seam detail will disappear. We recommend finding a beautiful solid color to show off the design to its best advantage.

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