Here's just a little idea I had to share some pattern mini-catalogs from years past. These cute collectibles often contain illustrations and photographs that weren't seen anywhere else. They are great for seeing what was up-to-the minute in fashion.
Today, we'll look at a McCall's catalog from May of 1960, to celebrate the coming summer. Breezy and cool dresses are just perfect for the warm weather. Let's see what we can make! :)
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| On the cover, we have a breezy summer sundress that's oh-so-sweet! |
McCall's 5415, available at these Pattern Patter Team Shops.
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More pretty, summery looks on the inside!
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| I just love the full-skirt look. Sweet like ice cream on a hot day! :) |
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| McCall's 5412 really goes for a formal look. The tiered skirt in 5405 is really cool. |
Available in this member shop:
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Or if you prefer a much more formal slim skirt, try 5412, available in these member shops:
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Eleanor Meriwether
Patterns From The Past
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| McCall's 5397 has some really neat seam interest. More button shoulders in 5399. |
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| More interesting seaming in 5396. Pretty full skirts seen in 5401 and 5398. The unusual puffy sleeves featured in 5401 don't really show very well in this illustration. |
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| More shoulder ties are seen in 5377. Check out those puffy sleeves in 5424! |
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| Look at the neat removable peplum in McCall's 5425. |
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| A selection of belts that could be used with almost any of the above dresses. |
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| The booklet closes out with a mother-daughter fashion. |
These patterns all seem to be pretty rare. If you've made any of them, be sure to comment. Or, just let us know which ones are your favorites. :)
Also, be sure to check out all the similar beautiful patterns from Pattern Patter Team members.
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5399 is really cute!
ReplyDeleteI think they're all cute 😊 if I had to pick only one that I had to wear tomorrow, I think I would choose the yellow dress #5403. There's something about white trim...
ReplyDeleteLove these fashions! You're correct - cool and summery and so feminine. Adore the Hannah Troy patterns although my shape is no longer suitable for a sheath dress LOL
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dresses!
ReplyDeleteIn the 60's the fashions were so feminine and fun, love 5425 and the overskirt!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness those are some gorgeous dresses!
ReplyDeleteGreat article ! Love the flared dresses, so pretty !
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea...I love these pamphlets and have hoarded, er, collected a few! The dresses really are lovely!
ReplyDelete5405 has welt pockets on a full skirt. Now that's something you don't see very often.
ReplyDeleteThank you for noticing that! It is very unusual.
DeleteI have a "few" (hundreds probably) of these! I love them. Great post
ReplyDeletePictures of this dress are really great! I wonder how big the waist circle comes? lol
ReplyDeleteI would like one of each, please! Thanks so much for sharing this. :)
ReplyDeleteI swear I was born in the wrong decade! I love all of these!
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