American Weekly 9144
Mail Order Pattern
Misses' Casual Jacket
Size 16 Bust 34
1957
A wonderfully relaxed 1950s jacket with graceful, easy-fitting lines, an open shawl-style front, generous patch pockets and distinctive turn-back cuffs. Designed as an easy-to-sew everyday topper, the jacket has a loose boxy silhouette that could be made in anything from wool and linen to cotton or piqué.
A contemporary advertisement for Pattern 9144 promoted its “graceful flowing lines” and go-anywhere versatility, suggesting wool, linen or piqué. The same advertisement confirms the pattern's full size range and identifies it as a Marian Martin mail-order design.
Printed pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Unused, Factory Folded & Complete.
Original American Weekly mailing envelope is included and has age-related wear, creasing, discolouration and small tears consistent with age and storage. The envelope is postmarked February 1, 1957.
American Weekly 9144
Mail Order Pattern
Misses' Casual Jacket
Size 16 Bust 34
1957
A wonderfully relaxed 1950s jacket with graceful, easy-fitting lines, an open shawl-style front, generous patch pockets and distinctive turn-back cuffs. Designed as an easy-to-sew everyday topper, the jacket has a loose boxy silhouette that could be made in anything from wool and linen to cotton or piqué.
A contemporary advertisement for Pattern 9144 promoted its “graceful flowing lines” and go-anywhere versatility, suggesting wool, linen or piqué. The same advertisement confirms the pattern's full size range and identifies it as a Marian Martin mail-order design.
Printed pattern. Pattern has been checked and is Unused, Factory Folded & Complete.
Original American Weekly mailing envelope is included and has age-related wear, creasing, discolouration and small tears consistent with age and storage. The envelope is postmarked February 1, 1957.
