McCall's 3347, from the early 20's; probably 1922, when hemlines and waistlines both began dropping. If you sewed your own dresses to save money (as was usually the case in those days before cheap mass-produced clothes were widely available), this pattern could produce a variety of outfits, as the pattern company obligingly demonstrated.
Second from left, a housedress, with a sports frock next to it, and on each end something dressy enough for bridge luncheons or even church (with the right hat, handbag and gloves).
Wow, did you notice that the pattern cost 25 cents. They were only 35 cents when I was little. No wonder so many women could just look at an outfit and copy it without a pattern.
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern. Twenties fasions where so forgiving.
ReplyDelete1923, according to CoPA, but impressive you got it that close.
ReplyDeleteI actually have a copy of this pattern. No idea why since it's not my thing at all.
I just glad sizes have changed. I would hate to say ..I am a size 42. Love the pattern. But I really love 1920's shoes.
ReplyDeleteAnd of course you could decorate those dressier versions with your own knitted/crocheted/tatted lace.
ReplyDeleteLucky sewducky! I love this pattern but I would have to raise the waistline; dropped waists aren't very flattering unless you're slim.
ReplyDeleteT-Mom, you could completely change the neckline with a collar.