1960s tops

3/24/2016: Historical Reference

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…

1960s Gingham Ruffle rib tickler I had this top but it was red and white. I wore it with a pair of tight brite blue denim leggings! That was the "in" outfit back in the mid-60's

Simplicity 8614; ©1969; Young Junior/Teens' and Misses' Jumper or Dress and Blouse: (Including a Tissue Lesson Chart ... "How to Fit a Princess Dress or Jumper"). The dress V. 1 and jumper V. 2 with princess seaming have back zipper and low round neckline. Sleeveless V. 1 has contrasting collar. Sleeveless and collarless V. 2 may be worn with a purchased belt slipped thru thread carriers above normal waistline. The blouse V. 2 with back zipper, "stand-up" collar and long set-in sleeves…

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…

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!]

Advance 9320; ca. 1960; Misses' Split-Level Blouses. Split-level blouses with top level styling. Underblouse tucks into skirt for smooth neat line. Outer blouse shortens for a lovely look. Make them scalloped or straight - with novelty trim, eyelet or plain. [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!]