Couture vintage

Sew a vintage or retro dress with the help of this collection of free sewing patterns, projects, and tutorials for vintage dresses (for women), inspired by the fashions of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s.

What is a topper? Well, apart from a gentleman's hat and a splendid comic I used to read in the seventies, a topper is a woman's loose-fitting coat. Popular in the 1950's and 1960's, toppers were usually short, made from lightweight fabrics and worn as a light cover up, a bit like a glamorous cardigan. During my topper research, I uncovered several different styles: Some have set in sleeves, separate collars and pockets. Some earlier versions are collarless and could be belted. This coat…

Below are some vintage patterns to download and print for your Vintage Sewing Ornaments. Have fun! Watch how they're made here!

In the new exhibit by photographer Mark Shaw, we (finally) get to see what went on behind the scenes at Paris couture in the 1950s.

Vogue Couturier Design 884; ©1955; Evening Gown. Full length flared and gored skirt joins the bodice back and side front under the separate draped bustle. Bodice front is cut in one with skirt. Shirred detail below the square front neck-line which is a deep V in back. Featured in Vogue Patterns Booklet, November 1955 and in Vogue Pattern Book, December-January 1955-1956 Interesting information on this pattern: MissMoon55 wrote to Vogue in November 2009 to enquire about the possibility of a…

~ Circa/Date: LATE 1950s ~ Details: Two style Variation DRESS with JACKET & CUMMERBUND ~ Size/Measurements (Inches): Size: 13 BUST: 33″ Waist: 25 1/2″ Hip: 35″ ~ Please Note: ~ You are buying a ‘Professional Digitally Reproduced’ copy of this sewing pattern. Copied from the original sewing pattern. Produced in Full Scale […]

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