Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Aimée's Collection: 1950s Vintage Housecoat/Housedress Sewing Pattern



Simplicity Pattern Number 4497, Copyright 1953

13 Pattern Pieces

Pattern Description:

Misses & Women's Housecoat and Housedress:  Collar and revers are cut in one with front.  Gored skirt has shaped patch pocket.  Bodice and skirt are joined to inset belt.  View 1, housecoat, has three-quarter length sleeves with cuffs.  Belt is top stitched and has tie ends.  Housedress, View 2, has short sleeves.  Bias binding trims bodice and pocket edges and bows on pockets.  Buttons fasten dress.

My Comments:

I think this is adorable.  Every time I think of a housecoat or housedress it always makes me think of "I Love Lucy"; she was always wearing one in her apartment!

I have a original vintage housecoat from about the 1940s... gorgeous.  It has to be worn with heels though, which always makes me feel like I'm going to trip on it and fall on my face.  I have worn it the occasional Christmas morning though :)

I'm definitely putting this pattern on my list of future vintage patterns to make.

-aimée

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