1960s tops

these are cute, but i'm not sure how they are sparkling...???

I love dresses. I love them so much because you throw on a dress and it can be a whole outfit! There's no deciding what goes with what or should the top be left tucked in or out. For me, the less decisions to make the better, so I love a complete all-in-one outfit. Unfortunately my great love of dresses means I tend to neglect tops in my wardrobe. The good thing is, I'm always pleasantly surprised when I make a blouse at how quickly it goes and how little fabric it uses because I'm so used…

Butterick 3586; ca. 1965; Extra Quick 'N Easy Pants, Skirt & Blouse in Four Lengths. Bell-bottom pants and straight skirt without a waistband. Sleeveless, low scoop necked, semi-fitted, slightly A-line top or overblouse with self bound neckline. (A) Tunic. (B) Hip length overblouse. (C) Tuck-in blouse. (D) Cropped top. Featured in Butterick Home Catalog, Summer 1966 [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact…

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Simplicity 7532; ©1976; Simple To Sew Misses' Tops: V. 1 with ruffle has elastic casing. V. 2 has cord drawstring thru neck casing. V. 3 gathered to band and tie buttons in back. V. 4 ties in front. Resurrections [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]

3/24/2016: Historical Reference

McCall's 5376; ©1960; Misses' and Junior Sports Separates - Blouse, Pants and Shorts. Pullover, tuck-in blouse with wide tuck-in "split level" effect, tapered pants and short shorts. Boat neck blouse has unmounted sleeves in choice of 2 lengths. Shorts and pants are dart fitted at top, have left side zipper closing, pocket in right side seam. [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not…

Style 1960; ©1977; Misses' and Women's Set of Tops: All tops are fastened at back with zipper. View 1 and 4 have band at upper edge. View 1 short, flared sleeves are elasticized over the shoulder forming deep square neckline. View 4 shoulder straps fasten to buttons at front. View 2 "V" shaped halter neckline is tied to back. View 3 has scooped neckline. [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via…