DellaJane Patterns: Fashions From The 1950's

Patterns are listed in numerical order. If patterns have been cut, all pieces are present and in good condition unless otherwise noted. Shoulder pad patterns may be missing without being noted. Pattern envelopes may have stamped or written marks from stores or previous owners. Pattern envelopes may not be in pristine condition - this is not always noted in pattern description. Only one copy of a pattern is available unless specifically stated otherwise.

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Simplicity 1091
$15
Size 16, Bust 34. One-Piece Dress: Figure-flattering dress with long line bodice features interesting U-neckline which may be accented with self fabric band trim, V1, or contrasting fabric, V2. Band trim is repeated at lower edge of kimono sleeves. Graceful gored skirt is moderately flared. UNCUT, 1955.

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Simplicity 1235
$15
Junior Size 15, Bust 33. One-Piece Dress, Jumper and Skirt: "Simple to Make" dress or jumper features a V neckline. Skirt may be slim and have a "walking pleat" in back (V1) or be flared (V2). Two large patch pockets are sewn to skirt V2. Pockets are omitted and a purchased belt is worn when V2 is made of felt. UNCUT, 1955.

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Simplicity 1260
$12
Size 16, Bust 34. One-Piece Dress with Two Skirts and Detachable Dickey: Dress features long line bodice and may have slim or flared skirt. Front neckline is square; back is rounded. Detachable dickey is pin tucked at each side of button closing. Sleeves may be three quarter or short. View 2 hipband fastens with a button. Cut, missing G Dickey Front. 1955.

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Simplicity 1356
One-Piece Dress: Dress features a bias underarm inset that gives you freedom of movement yet fits the body when relaxed. View 1 is styled with large pointed collar, three-quarter cuffed sleeves and trim that laps in front and buttons to dress. View 2 has short sleeves with cuffs. Trim as in View 1 outlines the lower neckline. View 3 features a large pointed collar and short cuffed sleeves. 1955.
$15
Misses' Size 16½, Bust 35. UNCUT in FF.
$15
Misses' Size 18½, Bust 37. Cut and complete.

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Simplicity 1380
$15
Size 16, Bust 34. Brunch Coat, House Dress and Smock: Front and back of this easy-fitting fashion are gathered to a yoke. All views feature a band on right front. Upper edge of patch pockets turn down to form flaps. Three-quarter sleeves have cuffs, View 1. View 2 is sleeveless. View 3 smock omits the epaulets. Front band and epaulets of housedress, View 4, are contrasting. A tie belt defines waistline. Envelope in poor condition, has been taped. Cut to short length and complete, cut-offs included. 1955.

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Simplicity 1410
$15
Size 16, Bust 34. One-Piece Dress with Detachable Neck and Sleeve Trim: View 2, 3 and 4 feature a simple fill-in yoke, a narrow trim and a yoke with a tie collar. All are detachable and have matching sleeve trim. View 5 contrasting bodice bands and sleeve trim are not detachable. Yoke pockets style the slim skirt which has a walking pleat in back. UNCUT in FF, 1955.

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Simplicity 1427
$14
Misses' Size 16½, Bust 35. One-Piece Dress with Detachable Neck and Sleeve Trim and Collar, Cuffs: Bodice of this young looking style features V-neckline and button-front closing. Gored skirt flares gracefully. Set-in sleeves may be short or three quarter length. V1 detachable collar and cuffs are contrasting. V2 is shown with contrasting neck and sleeve trim. Cut and complete, 1955.

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Simplicity 1490
$20
Misses' Size Waist 25, Hip 34. Skirt and Cummerbund: Suitable for a wide variety of fabrics, this "Simple To Make" skirt may be worn as a day or date-time fashion. It is shown in softly pleated and gathered versions. Waist-whittling cummerbund defines waistline of View 1. Partially cut and complete, 1956.

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McCall 1521
$20
One Size Fits 14-15" Necksize. Ladies' and Misses' Collars, Cuffs and Vestee. View A is cut and complete. View B is UNCUT. View C is UNCUT. View D is missing COLLAR pattern. View E is UNCUT. Views F, G, H and I are cut and complete. Transfer is missing. 1950.

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McCall's 1712
$25
Child Size 6, Breast 24. Child's Cobbler Apron with Tic-Tac-Toe game embroidery transfer. Play set includes apron, game and game case. Apron has triple front pocket and is edged with double-fold bias binding that ties in back. Tic Tac Toe game is reinforced with cardboard and is embroidered with three colors of six-strand floss. UNCUT, 1952.

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McCall 2003
$35
Size 18, Bust 36. Misses' Pinafore With Four-Color Violet Transfer: Dart-fitted bodice attached to skirt with attached tie belt. Transfer is UNUSED. Patterns are UNCUT. 1955.

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McCall's 2133 Cobbler Apron
$35
Size Medium (14-16). Misses' Cobbler Apron with Mitt. Envelope is quite tattered, pattern is in excellent condition. Cut and complete, 1950s.

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Simplicity 2698
$4
Junior Size 13, Bust 33. Blouse, pants and skirt. Blouse has a wide collar, set-in sleeves, one button front closing. Slim skirt has back kick pleat. Skirt and pants pattern UNCUT. Blouse pattern missing collar, front facing, short sleeve and sleeve facing pieces. Late fifties - probably 1959.

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Simplicity 2997
$15
Size 12, Bust 32. Misses' Bra, Shorts, and Jacket: "Simple To Make". Bra has shoulder straps, a band at lower edge and back button closing. Shorts have a back zipper closing and openings at lower edge of side seams. Jacket has mandarin collar, kimono sleeves, openings at lower edge of side seams and is always lined to edge. V1 jacket fastens with purchased frogs. V2 jacket has pockets, contrast binding and button closing. Cut and complete, no instruction sheet. Pattern envelope cut open. Late 1950's.

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Simplicity 3076
$12
Junior Size 11, Bust 31½. Skirt and Jacket: Slim skirt has a fitted, raised waistline, back zipper closing and vent opening in back. Suspenders are optional. Matching short jacket has round neckline, set in sleeves and back button closing. V1 jacket is detailed with top stitching and optional purchased fringe. V2 jacket features collar, flap trim and self fabric bow. Envelope has been cut apart, patterns are UNCUT. Undated, late 1950's.

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Simplicity 3165
$8
Junior Size 13, Bust 33. Four blouses. Cut and complete. Late fifties - probably 1959.

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Simplicity 3206
$7
Adult Size Small, Chest/Bust 32. Cobbler aprons for men and women, with pockets, plus a pot holder pattern. Man's apron pattern UNCUT, Woman's apron pattern cut, back neck facing missing. 1959.

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McCall's 3357
$15
Junior Size 13, Bust 31. Jumper and Blouse: Fitted bodice attached to full skirt at waistline, optional self fabric belt. Fitted blouse has long or short cuffed sleeves, collar. Cut, missing BELT, 1955.

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Damaged Envelope 3880
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Simplicity 3880
$40
Size 12, Bust 30. Skirt, Bodice and Stole: Boned bodice may be worn strapless or with narrow shoulder straps. Front bodice features trim at upper edge. Closure is a side zipper. Three self fabric flares trim View 1 bodice. View 2 features three ruffles of eyelet embroidered edging. Full skirt has soft pleats at center front waistline. Stole is faced with contrasting fabric. Envelope is badly damaged and fragile, as shown in 1st photo. Back of envelope is complete with all information available. Tissue patterns are in excellent condition, partially cut and complete, 1952.

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Butterick B4513
$10
Size 14-16-18-20, Bust 36-42. Retro 1957! Dress and Belt: Calf length, flared dress has elastic in back, double fold bias tape trim at neck and armhole, forming shoulder straps. Belt is interfaced with buckle without prong. Reprint of a 1957 pattern. OOP, UNCUT, 2005.

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Simplicity 4650
$15
Bust 40, Hip 45. Misses' and Women's One Piece Dress: Fitted bodice has a square front neckline tapering to a V in back. Gored skirt is moderately flared. Self or purchased belt is worn. V1 has wide shaped collar with contrating bias binding trim and short sleeves. V2 is sleeveless with a contrasting collar. V3 has short sleeves and contrasting bias and bow trim detail neckline. Cut and complete, 1954.

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Anne Adams 4855
$10
Shirtwaist dress pattern with large patch pockets. Unprinted pattern. Instruction sheet has some tears on folds. Pattern is complete, some pieces have minor rips and handwritten notes. Dated in 1950s through postmark.

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McCall's 4929
$20
Size 12, Bust 32. Sports separates - blouse, gathered four-gore skirt, tapered slacks and Bermuda shorts. Blouse is banded and buttoned at front, has set-in short or long sleeves. Skirt has back zipper, slacks and shorts have left side zippers and pockets in right side seams. UNCUT, 1959.

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McCall's 5043
$20
Size 18, Bust 38. Misses sports separates - sleeveless jacket, skirt, pants and shirt. Pants cut, all others UNCUT. 1959.

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Butterick 6009
$22
Multi-Sized 12-18, Bust 40-44. The easiest dress to make. Pyramid lines mean no fitting problems, you belt in the fullness. Dress can be a brunchcoat, marketing dress or sundress. Seam pocket. A: sleeveless dress, only two main pattern pieces. B: short sleeves. Cut and complete, probably 1952.

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Butterick 6307
$22
Size 18-20-22, Bust 40-44. Retro 1952! Overdress, Dress & Belt: Loose-fitting, contrast lined, flared overdres has shoulder pads, collar, raised neck and long sleeves. Fitted flared dress has ¾ sleeves and side zipper. Both garments are mid-calf. Self belt, purchased belt kit and petticoat. Reprint of a 1952 pattern. UNCUT, 1999.

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Butterick 6886
$10
Size 14, Bust 32. Quick & Easy Blouses: Choice of Necklines: Make them all - they're terrific partners for skirts and suits. A: turtle-neck blouse with mere hint of sleeves. B: Parisienne inspired-low cuffed neckline. C: brief, 'n scooped 'n sleeveless. D: blouse with jewel neckline. Cut, missing facing pieces 4 and 11. 1950s.

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Butterick 7900
$20
Size 12, Bust 32. Cardigan jacket in three versions is banded to match the slim skirt with back pleat. (A) Hip-length jacket with below-elbow sleeves, pockets. (B) Sleeveless jacket (C) Waist length jacket with below-elbow sleeves, no pockets. Side zipper opening on skirt UNCUT, 1956.

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McCall's 8000
$20
Size 10, Bust 28½. Misses' Dress: Front button dress with yoke and full skirt, high round neckline. Envelope is in excellent condition with minor wear on right side. Pattern is cut and complete except for shoulder pad patterns, 1950.

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Simplicity 8413
$15
Size 16, Bust 34. One-Piece Dress: Bodice buttons down the front and is top-stitched to a yoke. The collar is styled with rounded corners. Kimono sleeves are featured. Pockets are concealed into the side seams of the four gored skirt. Style 1 is fashioned with elbow length cuffed sleeves. Style 2 has short sleeves and a contrasting yoke. Cut and complete, 1951.

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McCall's 8587
$50
Size 12, Bust 30. Accessory Dress: Slim dress with several neckline variations, side seam pocket and three quarter-length sleeves. Accessories include button on peplum with or without patch pockets, a short cape, dart-fitted at shoulders, sleeveless jacket with side slits. Hard to find pattern! Envelope is in excellent condition, with minor wear on right side. UNCUT in FF, 1951.

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McCall's 9080
$35
Size 12, Bust 30. Jiffy Two-Piece Suit & Blouse: Sleeveless, fitted blouse is dart-fitted at waist. Slim dart-fitted skirt has back kick pleat, side pockets and left side closing. Loose-fitting, lined or unlined, front-button jacket has three-quarter length sleeves. Envelope is in very good condition with tear on bottom right corner, minor splits and wear on right edge. Jacket is cut and complete, skirt and blouse are UNCUT. 1952.

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Butterick 9237
$7
Size 12, Bust 32. Three polo shirts. Cut and complete. Late 1950's.



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