1950s Vintage Sewing Patterns
Discover Patterned's collection of authentic, original 1950s vintage sewing patterns, carefully sourced for modern makers, collectors and lovers of mid-century fashion.
Explore original dressmaking patterns from iconic pattern houses including Vogue, Simplicity, Butterick, McCall's, Advance and more. From full-skirted New Look silhouettes and elegant evening dresses to fitted sheath dresses, separates, coats, blouses and everyday fashions, our collection captures the remarkable variety of 1950s style.
These are original vintage paper sewing patterns, not modern reproductions. Each pattern is individually checked, with its size, condition and completeness clearly described in the listing.
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Patterned brings original patterns from fashion's past into the hands of today's sewists and collectors, with international shipping available.
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Simplicity 1760
Misses' One-Piece Dress with Detachable Dickey and Cuffs
Size 16 Bust 36
ca. 1956
Slim dress features flattering cross draped bodice with smooth unbroken line in back. Views 1 and 2: contrast, detachable dickey slips under low neck edge of dress. It has a peter pan collar, band detail and button front closing. Views and 2 have contrast cuffs. View 3 dress has self cuffed sleeves and vestee of dress fabric is stitched to dress. It features tie collar and button front closing.
Printed pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Cut & Complete.
Envelope has some wear and tear consistent with age and storage.
Simplicity 4091
Women's One-Piece Dress in Half Sizes
Size 20.5 Bust 39
ca. 1952
A flattering collar and moderately flared skirt style this smart dress. View 1: Fitted bodice is softly pleated at waistline. Contrast bias trims collar and cuffs of the three-quarter length sleeves. View 2: Fitted bodice, gathered at front waistline, features pin tucks and short cuffed sleeves.
Printed pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Cut & Complete.
Envelope has some wear and tear consistent with age and storage.
Simplicity 4035
Teen Tap Dance Trunks, Blouse and Skating Outfit
Size 16 Bust 34
ca. 1952
A lined circular skirt, lined weskit, blouse and trunks with zipper closings are featured. Weskit, View 1, has a double button front closing. View 2: Single button front closing styles weskit. View 3, Trunks have raised waistline. Blouse, Views 2 and 3, features wide gathered sleeves and peter pan collar.
Printed pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Cut & Complete.
Envelope has some wear and tear consistent with age and storage. Tape on envelope.
Simplicity 1306
Misses’ Blouse Skirt and Jerkin
Size 16 Bust 34
ca. 1955
Blouse features a small collar and a large bow at center front neck edge. Elbow length sleeves are pleated and gathered to cuffs fastened with link buttons. Slim skirt has a walking pleat in back. Princess line jerkin is styled with a higher cut square neckline. Flap pockets accent hipline. Six button trim is optional.
Printed pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Cut.
Includes the main pieces for the jerkin/sleeveless jacket only; jerkin pocket piece is missing. Blouse and skirt pattern pieces are not included.
Envelope has some tatty wear and tear consistent with age and storage.
Simplicity 2295
Misses' One-Piece Dress
Size 16 Bust 36
ca. 1957
Both views of this lovely dance-timer feature sleeveless bodice which may or may not have criss-crossed shoulder straps. Skirts are full and gathered. V. 1 dress is made of flouncing with finished edge at lower edge and upper edge of bodice. Ribbon cummerbund is shown. V. 2 has optional contrast overskirt, ribbon sash; optional fur trim at upper edge of bodice.
Printed pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Cut & Complete.
Envelope has some tatty wear and tear consistent with age and storage. Tape on envelope.
Simplicity 1132
Misses' One-Piece Dress with Two Skirts and Detachable Collar
Size 16 Bust 34
ca. 1955
Dress may featured slim skirt, View 1, or flared skirt, View 2. Wide collar outlines V-neckline which is finished with button trimmed vestee. Dress may have short set-in sleeves or be sleeveless. V. 1 detachable collar is contrasting. V. 2 collar is detailed with topstitching.
Printed pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Cut & Incomplete.
Bodice and vestee pieces only, no skirt pieces.
Envelope has some tatty wear and tear consistent with age and storage. Tape on envelope.
Simplicity 4247
Women's One-Piece Dress
Bust 40 Hip 43
ca. 1953
Bodice is gathered to give fullness over the bust and has a deep V neckline. The skirt is gored and slightly flared. View 1 has three-quarter length sleeves; View 2 has short sleeves with pull-up ties forming gathers.
Printed pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Factory Folded.
Envelope has some wear and tear consistent with age and storage.
Simplicity 3878
Misses' One-Piece Dress in Half Sizes
Size 20.5 Bust 39
ca. 1952
Dress has short kimono sleeves and a bodice underarm section for freedom of action. Concealed pockets in the flared skirt are optional. View 1 buttons down the entire front. Collar and Cuffs are contrasting. View 2 has a wide shaped neckline. Sleeves are open at outer edge. Buttons close dress to hipline with a pleat below closing. Saddle stitching trims dress.
Printed pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Cut & Complete.
Envelope has some wear and tear consistent with age and storage. Tape on envelope.
Simplicity 3445
Women's Bolero Suit with Detachable Button Trim and Cuffs
Size 16 Bust 34
ca. 1951
Bolero Style 1 features long set-in sleeves and a collar cut in one with the front. Cuffs and facing are of contrast fabric. Style 2 features a button-trimmed scalloped bolero and three-quarter sleeves. Detachable trim and cuffs are of contrast fabric.
Printed pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Cut & Complete.
Envelope has some wear and tear consistent with age and storage.
Simplicity 3445
Women's Bolero Suit with Detachable Button Trim and Cuffs
Size 18 Bust 36
ca. 1951
Bolero Style 1 features long set-in sleeves and a collar cut in one with the front. Cuffs and facing are of contrast fabric. Style 2 features a button-trimmed scalloped bolero and three-quarter sleeves. Detachable trim and cuffs are of contrast fabric.
Unprinted pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Cut & Complete.
Envelope has some wear and tear consistent with age and storage.
Simplicity 2602
Misses' Dress And Overskirt In Two Lengths
Size 16 Bust 36
ca. 1958
Simple To Make. Sheath dress has bateau front neckline with V back neckline, kimono sleeves and back kick pleat. Gathered overskirt has a front opening. Self fabric waistband and bow detail short overskirt. Long overskirt is made of net. Ribbon belt extends to to tie at center front.
Printed pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Cut & Complete.
Envelope has some wear and tear consistent with age and storage.
Simplicity 1102
Misses' Nightgown, Shortie Nightgown and Panties
Size 16 Bust 34
ca. 1955
Dress length nightgown, view 1, is gathered to yoke. Piping accents collar, yoke and sleeve edges. Three quarter sleeves have elastic casings at lower edges. The short gown, view 2, is gathered at neck and sleeve edges. Bias binding trims edges. Lace and ribbon bow trim is optional. Panties have elastic casing at waistline and leg edges.
Unprinted pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Cut & Complete. Extra pieces.
Envelope has some wear and tear consistent with age and storage.
Simplicity 3388
Misses' Nightgown in Two Lengths and Bed-Jacket
Size 16 Bust 34
ca. 1950
The long gown Style 1 is ruffled at the yoke and on the long sleeve. Contrast binding trims the edges. The short puffed sleeves on short gown 2 tie with a ribbon drawstring. Lace edging and insertions decorate yoke and sleeve. The Bedjacket Style 3 features a contrast yoke, three-quarter sleeve and patch pockets.
Printed pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Cut & Complete.
Envelope has some wear and tear consistent with age and storage.
Simplicity 3983
Misses' Skirts
Waist 26 Hip 35
ca. 1952
This slim "Simple to Make" skirt is cut in one piece and can be made of only one yard of 54" fabric. The one seam is at center back. View 1: The pocket edge is shaped and trimmed with topstitching. View 2: Buttons trim the pocket edge.
Printed pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Cut & Complete.
Envelope has some wear and tear consistent with age and storage.
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Original Patterns from the 1950s
The 1950s was an extraordinary decade for home dressmaking, from the romantic full skirts and fitted bodices of the post-war New Look to increasingly streamlined silhouettes later in the decade. Original sewing patterns offer a fascinating record of these changing fashions — and the opportunity to recreate them as they were originally designed.
At Patterned, you'll find 1950s patterns for dresses, skirts, blouses, suits, coats, eveningwear, lingerie and more, including designs from some of the era's most recognisable pattern houses.
Because our patterns are genuine vintage originals, each one has its own history and condition. Every pattern is individually checked and clearly described as Factory Folded, Cut & Complete, Cut & Incomplete or otherwise noted, so you can purchase with confidence knowing exactly what you're receiving.
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Simplicity 1943
Misses' One-Piece Dress
Size 16 Bust 36
ca. 1957
Three pert styles to wear on days or dates the seasons 'round. All views have button-front closings, full gathered skirts. V. 1 has high round neckline, short set-in sleeves, rick-rack trim and button-front continuing from neckline to hem. V. 2 is sleeveless and features a low neckline with stand-up collar, lace edging and ribbon trim, 2 large pockets. V. 3 sleeveless dress has "Sabrina neckline".
Printed pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Cut & Incomplete. Missing skirt pieces.
Envelope has some wear and tear consistent with age and storage.