Do You Recognize This Pattern?
Not the woman, we know who the woman is -- it's C.'s aunt, and this was a prom gown she thinks was made by her grandmother in the 1960s. She's trying to figure out what pattern it was made from.
I'm pretty sure I've seen this pattern, too, but it's not like I can just reach into the giant toppling pile of paper that is my mind and pull out a post-it with "Simplicity XXXX!" written on it. Would that I could ...
If your mind is better-filed than mine, and you know what this pattern is (or can make a good guess) want to leave a comment?
Labels: 1960s, pattern_search
posted by Erin @ 8:15 AM
37 Comments:
At Jul 3, 2009 8:31:00 AM,
Lisa said…
Simplicity 5718 is close. I have it in my store at www.vintagefashionlibrary.com.
At Jul 3, 2009 8:35:00 AM,
Lisa said…
I also meant to add that C's aunt is smokin' in that dress!
At Jul 3, 2009 9:54:00 AM,
SMW said…
I don't know the dress, sorry, but she looks beautiful! I think everyone had encyclopedias back then lol
At Jul 3, 2009 9:59:00 AM,
Lisa said…
Might also be McCall 7057. What-I-Found has it:http://mainstreetmallonline.com/patterns/listingview.php?num=16161&ref=2
At Jul 3, 2009 10:01:00 AM,
What-I-Found said…
Thanks Lisa...you're right it's close...and it includes hair-do instructions!
http://mainstreetmallonline.com/patterns/listingview.php?num=16161&ref=2
At Jul 3, 2009 10:41:00 AM,
When Ladies Dressed said…
Both patterns are similar... Simplicity 5718 has the released darts in the skirt, but C's aunt's dress has a deeper scoop neckline... the McCall 7057 has a gathering on the skirt and C's aunt's dress is not not gathered. What a stunning dress.. with the shoes and gloves. She has a lovely figure and looks gorgeous!
At Jul 3, 2009 11:05:00 AM,
sandritocat said…
I wonder if she used Vogue Special Design 4298 for the skirt and made it a sleeveless version from another pattern.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14725641
At Jul 3, 2009 11:18:00 AM,
sandritocat said…
Vogue 5767 looks close too.
At Jul 3, 2009 11:39:00 AM,
Nancy (nanflan) said…
This would have been a fairly popular style in the 60's, so it's likely that there are several patterns out that would be close. It could also be a frankenpattern as another poster suggested.
Pretty dress, and the wearer looks gorgeous!
At Jul 3, 2009 12:12:00 PM,
Anonymous said…
Lovely dress, lovely lady.
At Jul 3, 2009 12:21:00 PM,
Packrat said…
Jackie Kennedy, my mom, and my Barbie doll had dresses like this. :)
At Jul 3, 2009 12:36:00 PM,
evalyn said…
I love the color she chose - looks great in the satin finish. I think the key to this pattern is the flower at her waist. That would have to be included in the pattern.
At Jul 3, 2009 12:55:00 PM,
Cookie said…
Wow...those pattern-picture waistlines DO exist in real life!
At Jul 3, 2009 2:57:00 PM,
TheAnchorBend said…
Sandritocrat's Vogue 5767 does look very close. McCall's 6571 might also work, although I'm not sure about the darts on the skirt and the neckline might be a bit lower.
At Jul 3, 2009 3:37:00 PM,
C said…
This is a job for "Vintage Pattern Wiki" (said in a deep booming voice with arms crossed!)
How about this one?
http://vintagepatterns.wikia.com/wiki/McCall%27s_6605
Love that wiki!
Cyndi
www.sewinghappyplace.etsy.com
At Jul 3, 2009 5:39:00 PM,
Maggie said…
Wow, such class! looking at pictures like this is like eating comfort food...it gives you a warm glow and you think that nothing bad will happen to you! Thanks for sharing. I did see this pattern somewhere...hmmm...and I think Jackie Kennedy wore very similar syles often.
At Jul 3, 2009 9:37:00 PM,
What-I-Found said…
I am out on a buying trip and bought Simplicity 4688...it's darn close but the neck line is squared. Since I'm not home I haven't got it listed...But Jen does;
http://www.momspatterns.com/inc/sdetail/24278
I love being a detective. :-)
At Jul 3, 2009 10:48:00 PM,
C. said…
Wow! Thanks so much for all of the pattern tips! I will definitely try to track these down and pass on the compliments to my aunt :)
At Jul 3, 2009 10:59:00 PM,
C. said…
P.S. I will ask my aunt if she remembers anything about this dress and how/why it was made. I also just want to mention how great it is that a bunch of people with a common interest can come together and share things like 50-year-old pictures of prom dresses over the Internet. I never got to talk with my grandmother about sewing, since I only began to learn a few months before she passed away, so I'm glad that other people find clothes like these as intriguing and fun to make as I do (ok, taking the Miss America hat off now :) )
At Jul 3, 2009 11:09:00 PM,
Lisa said…
Here's another one that has some similarities:
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-MCCALLS-1965-SEWING-PATTERN-7677-DRESS-18-38_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1205Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem5633145fd9QQitemZ370224160729QQptZLHQ5fDefaultDomainQ5f0QQsalenotsupported
At Jul 4, 2009 5:26:00 AM,
quinn said…
That photo is like a visual time capsule! Every detail - the oufit, the hair and makeup, the paneling, the flooring, the bookcase contents, the flooring, the chair - says "1964" to me.
Now if the actual photo is displayed in a thin, goldtone frame - that will be the final touch!
At Jul 4, 2009 10:22:00 AM,
Cel Petro said…
and dyed to match shoes--or is the dress white. I'm 60 and she must have been at my prom!
At Jul 4, 2009 10:49:00 AM,
wundermary said…
Does it have a sweetheart neckline?
I admired the totally period look of the photo, too. I love the display of shells from the Florida vacation. It was the vacation at that time.
At Jul 4, 2009 1:35:00 PM,
Jen ~ MOMSPatterns said…
As SOON as I saw it, I thought gah! The McCall's Day to Night one that Tina posted (McCall's 7057). The neckline, the waist seaming, the slightly belled hips.. that's my guess, too!
At Jul 4, 2009 1:52:00 PM,
Maggie said…
Try these Butterick 2905 and 2489.
At Jul 4, 2009 2:47:00 PM,
cindy said…
Great dress - Looks like my Simplicity pattern 6353 (1965).
At Jul 4, 2009 6:59:00 PM,
Bopalena said…
I know I've seen this before...in my pattern stash.
I'm pretty sure it’s Simplicity 5707.
http://vintagepatterns.wikia.com/wiki/Simplicity_5707
I already made a muslin of the dress bodice, but unfortunately it didn't fit me very well and I didn't sew the dress.
Your aunt looks absolutely adorable in this dress. Maybe I should try this pattern again
At Jul 4, 2009 7:45:00 PM,
marLou said…
Beautiful gown! Does she still have this...that would be equally wonderful.
It kinda reminds of McCall's 5941 (except the neckline) which I have in my stash linked below.
http://vintageditties.blogspot.com/2009/03/mccalls-5941.html
At Jul 4, 2009 10:22:00 PM,
propriatress said…
wow ! so many choices...could be this one, McCall's 6523, that I bought from etsy seller midvalecottage.....and Still Plan to make this summer...I love it...in both mini and longie styles...and sleeveless and long sleeves, but those short sleeves just look dowdy!
It's great to see this style made...up....
http://funkomavintage.blogspot.com/2009/04/i-want-dress.html
At Jul 5, 2009 2:21:00 AM,
Rosie said…
How elegant!
This dress proves that simplicity lasts forever...
At Jul 5, 2009 3:48:00 PM,
Little Hunting Creek said…
She is just smokin' hot in that dress. I would wear it- today it's a classic
At Jul 5, 2009 4:22:00 PM,
emilyjayne said…
Can't help with the pattern I'm afraid but just wanted to say wha ta beautiful dress/picture that is!
At Jul 5, 2009 9:32:00 PM,
ired said…
Tiny waist, full hips, fitted midriff -- I'd have killed for that pattern in 1959-62. After that I had babies and lost the 22" waist.
At Jul 6, 2009 1:09:00 PM,
Cookie said…
Lisa: Thanks for the link to McCall 7057 The short version with the jacket makes me think of a 1963 mistress whisked off to Paris for the weekend. Don't forget to pack your hairpiece! (Could also wear to Divorce Court to make your husband mad.)
At Jul 7, 2009 1:05:00 AM,
revmom said…
I'm telling my age, but I had a dress very similar to this one in 1966. It was a Vogue pattern my mom made for a winter dance. The back had a low scoop. I felt beautiful in it!
At Jul 7, 2009 12:19:00 PM,
Cookie said…
I bet you were!
At Jul 9, 2009 11:55:00 AM,
Carole said…
This is the pattern used for my wedding gown, but had a lace jacket over the top. It is still in my closet in a plastic bag since l964. Maybe one of my granddaughters might think it is neat some day.
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