Simplicity 6387: 1966 Sewing Pattern for Research & Inspiration

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg23lVrU6PAJ0eBm_5mK_uxNxPn4eKnvrRvbrc7N0QUk2O5Uv5NhEYliHC3bAT-RosxECgzYSn9N8NNh3Q3ia0BKa_o9RKkS5QfLRN4PAKFO6BfFcKYWE1ZJmobiskrtTGQJMUyvpypySkm/s1600/IMG_4766.Simp.6387.pattern+cover..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg23lVrU6PAJ0eBm_5mK_uxNxPn4eKnvrRvbrc7N0QUk2O5Uv5NhEYliHC3bAT-RosxECgzYSn9N8NNh3Q3ia0BKa_o9RKkS5QfLRN4PAKFO6BfFcKYWE1ZJmobiskrtTGQJMUyvpypySkm/s640/IMG_4766.Simp.6387.pattern+cover..jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><br />Vintage Sewing Pattern: Simplicity 6387, date: 1966, item: Dress and Coat, size: half-size pattern <br /><br />This simple sewing pattern is the first in a series showing an historical or vintage commercial home sewing pattern envelope in detail. As part of an ongoing project of mine, I will be sharing pattern covers from my collection for research and design purposes. It is hoped that by posting these online, designers, collectors of vintage fashion, sewing patterns and periodicals may be able to use this information for dating apparel, photos and garments. The cover illustrations also provide examples of how this garment style would have been worn in its day, complete with accessories, makeup and hair style. <br /><br />BACK INFORMATION <br /><br />One-piece dress and coat in women's sizes and misses' and women's half-sizes: <br />Sleeveless dress with slightly lowered round neckline and back zipper has an A-line skirt. V.1 has self or purchased belt, Lined. V.2 has purchased belt, Lined coat with slightly lowered round neckline has below-elbow set-in sleeves. V.1 is top-stitched, V.2 has novelty braid trim. <br />Suggested fabric types--V.1 in cottons and blends: pique, linen, silks, synthetics and blends: brocades. V.1 coat also in lightweight wools and blends. V.2 dress and coat coat in lace, eyelet and sheers only. <br /><br />DETAIL PHOTOS <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeS8m4Wk7O9lBcd1SF0vsXoo60Boaa3ST2yvvMJG0-I82lxNNwaEoUSCpX4ptaCYAuI4qy5oz9nangjuKW-Dw0asccGaDoKJ9g2CAyOsMMsYW7Js3mf3J6YITyudE4HJjpR6CkQSxwfp7x/s1600/IMG_4767.Simp6387.CU.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeS8m4Wk7O9lBcd1SF0vsXoo60Boaa3ST2yvvMJG0-I82lxNNwaEoUSCpX4ptaCYAuI4qy5oz9nangjuKW-Dw0asccGaDoKJ9g2CAyOsMMsYW7Js3mf3J6YITyudE4HJjpR6CkQSxwfp7x/s640/IMG_4767.Simp6387.CU.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMXQcCYDKd8MrZzNYvAEgmEZpzPQS4cBCyfdjvyT82iPGHv3Ysc7UNCyp9GEzWvZe_YsSDpXs_uWGDzJnN-qx4RCAqJ5TNRzJRKGXE8dOgsM7sC40DVXAK1gQEvigkPIGYXzkxZVWCRKgl/s1600/IMG_4768.Simp6387.coat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMXQcCYDKd8MrZzNYvAEgmEZpzPQS4cBCyfdjvyT82iPGHv3Ysc7UNCyp9GEzWvZe_YsSDpXs_uWGDzJnN-qx4RCAqJ5TNRzJRKGXE8dOgsM7sC40DVXAK1gQEvigkPIGYXzkxZVWCRKgl/s640/IMG_4768.Simp6387.coat.jpg" width="361" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvX1Burd-6bwcUdDxt79e7DofIY6a5ni7Sl-4pF3tBTV4fsbAtpe37cUy61xsmL4sxnzWVTVE3DFIjloQeBRvFU9eIRtU6JCrXfXa5Gr3qIF1qENbXmYadQNvUfwJi-mkhNhvOH7kYCDR6/s1600/IMG_4771.Simp6387.backflats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvX1Burd-6bwcUdDxt79e7DofIY6a5ni7Sl-4pF3tBTV4fsbAtpe37cUy61xsmL4sxnzWVTVE3DFIjloQeBRvFU9eIRtU6JCrXfXa5Gr3qIF1qENbXmYadQNvUfwJi-mkhNhvOH7kYCDR6/s640/IMG_4771.Simp6387.backflats.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xPMegxBsMbnOnpG7mYtMLX6W_3CCKTLF5dAYT7vZekjtvkbhfHGEUlgy3qa0CSwUFtomkbz9wmp6nD9WDyPpktO7mlhUXCGTWRBE8tUP_tXRktHdAcXt3XIGeoe44zIOfqHFTQCGKJeJ/s1600/IMG_4771.Simp6387.pattern+draft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xPMegxBsMbnOnpG7mYtMLX6W_3CCKTLF5dAYT7vZekjtvkbhfHGEUlgy3qa0CSwUFtomkbz9wmp6nD9WDyPpktO7mlhUXCGTWRBE8tUP_tXRktHdAcXt3XIGeoe44zIOfqHFTQCGKJeJ/s400/IMG_4771.Simp6387.pattern+draft.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />This pattern is available for purchase in my shop: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/114494128/coat-dress-37-bust-easy-to-sew-pattern?ref=shop_home_active"><b>PintuckSew on Etsy</b></a>

Simplicity 6387: 1966 Sewing Pattern for Research & Inspiration

Vintage Sewing Pattern: Simplicity 6387, date: 1966, item: Dress and Coat, size: half-size pattern This simple sewing pattern is the first i...

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Retro Fashion: eShakti

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmq-b91j0ra2Dhms3mTxGFHNcGg4rCXLMpFc5rcS2h4sc9oFzrezjaJivVVMsLjc0xl3qwtkizQCYnQBFLQrcaPUXeYqEFH7z9LcgeSRjO0GerwlJXSeJkJqDS71IUv2GWKXS5eurMdQuV/s1600/eShakti.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720916068658438898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmq-b91j0ra2Dhms3mTxGFHNcGg4rCXLMpFc5rcS2h4sc9oFzrezjaJivVVMsLjc0xl3qwtkizQCYnQBFLQrcaPUXeYqEFH7z9LcgeSRjO0GerwlJXSeJkJqDS71IUv2GWKXS5eurMdQuV/s400/eShakti.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 450px;" /></a><br />I recently came across eShakti online. For those who haven't seen this site yet, it's a fashion business, with styles that may tend toward Anthropologie or ModCloth. As a shopper, the site allows for color specific shopping, along with price range. This is a nice way to view their dresses, especially if you have a certain color you'd like to find.<br /><br />They do have blouses, skirts and accessories, but dresses seem to be the main item here. What gives this e-store a different perspective, is the size range. With a bustline list from 32" (size 0 or XS) to 53" (size 26W or 3X) they can fit just about anyone. Now this is interesting to me, especially when the difficulty of grading a dress pattern this widely is considered. And not only that, they allow for customize styles. There are alternate versions of the sleeve available, and the hemline length can be chosen.<br /><br />What the US consumer may not realize when they order their custom dress is that it won't be made in the states. Instead this venture is based in India and started selling to the US in 2008. At this time, their website does not list country of origin within their pages. Not in the 'about' pages or with each garment description. Even the fiber content description is loose, without percentages of fibers or a complete list of fiber content. Rather they give a general description of the textile composition. <br /><br />EShakti prices are between budget and moderate, low prices being one of the main advantages of producing their product in India. Clearly, there are objections of such a low price point product in competition with domestic fashions. Some customized apparel businesses exist online, but not at this level of style selection. To try and reproduce the diversity, inventory and turn-around locally at that price point might be impossible. It would be interesting to see how a domestic company based on the same concept would do. If 'made in the US' becomes more popular, maybe we will see something like that in the future.<br /><br /><br />http://www.eshakti.com/

Retro Fashion: eShakti

I recently came across eShakti online. For those who haven't seen this site yet, it's a fashion business, with styles that may tend...

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