Vintage house dress sewing patterns

free vintage sewing, knitting and crochet patterns

I've written previously about my campaign to "Bring Back the House Dress" and it struck a chord with many of you. Apparently I'm not the only one who has become disenchanted with sloppy at-home wear and is trying to up my game. But what about winter? Here are some of my suggestions for cold weather "house dresses".

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Ditch the leggings and try a vintage-inspired house dress instead. This simple act can help you feel more productive and put together, plus vintage clothing is so much fun. This post is originally from 2017

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.

Advance 2117; ca. 1938; House Dress. Featured in Advance Fashion News, September 1938 [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!] Mugsey35

McCall's 2540; ©1986; Misses' Dress: V-neck pullover dress A, B or C is gathered into neckbands and has patch pockets and machine-stitched hems. Dress A has full raglan sleeves; B has puffed sleeves gathered into sleevebands. Sleeveless dress C has contrast and quilted neckbands with top-stitching. Candy Goeller Patterns [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…

Every day at work, I fantasize what it would be like to be a housewife. I would gladly trade answering hundreds of questions, writing evaluations, and waking up early for cleaning, cooking, and sew…

I know you’re out there, laughing derisively at the topic of today’s post but I kind of, sort of, only halfway care. And maybe today’s entry is proof positive I’ve taken lea…

Simplicity Pattern 4474 Vintage 50s Simple To Make - Wrap Housecoat, House Dress, Lounge Coat! --I need more house dresses in my life. If for no other reason than to say I own a few house dresses.