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Just in time for summer, sew this cute set up NOW for your summer cruises!
With a versatile skirt, a plain AND dressy top, pedal pushers and ankle pants, plus a flattering cummerbund belt, this set will take you from the beach, sightseeing, and to the fanciest "Captain's Dinner".And, you can sew it in different fabric colors and types (easycare knits, silk or cottons) and "mix and match".
This is an adorable 1950's Simplicity 3238 Misses "Playset"; including:
1. Flattering fitted "Matador" Pants in 2 lengths (capri length and ankle length),2. Tie-on full gathered overskirt to go over the pants,3. A fitted blouse with 2 sleeve choices (cap sleeve and puffed sleeve), and4. A cute "matador style" cummerbund to flatter your waist.
The "family vacation" became popular in the early 50's for American working families.Vacations were no longer restricted to the rich.
American women needed some easy to sew, packable "playtime" clothing which was useful, pretty and 'presentable' (many women did not wear pants in public at that time so you could cover the pants with a skirt).
This was an excellent pattern for that reason alone!
SIZE:Size 16Bust 36
Pattern Condition:
• FF Unprinted (factory folded)
• Complete: All pieces plus original instructions all appear to be in excellent unopened, unused condition.
NOTE: This pattern has been stored for nearly 70 years, and has normal wear and tear on the outer envelope. The outer envelope has a large tear on the front left, tatters at the top, side tears on right top and bottom, dings on 2 corners, and a small tear on the back of the envelope. Please see photos. NOTE: the photos were taken inside protective plastic cover, so you will see some reflection.
NOTE: I've marked this as "new" because it is unused. See below for comments on condition of NOS patterns.Please Note:
This is an original vintage pattern. Not a reproduction or PDF.
CONDITION NOTE ABOUT NORMAL WEAR ON THE PATTERN ENVELOPES OF VINTAGE PATTERNS:
This pattern has been stored for over 70 years.. The outer envelopes of many vintage patterns show signs of normal wear and long storage: rips, tears, folds, perhaps some small pieces torn off, marks on the envelope. Even if the patterns have not been used they have usually been handled and measured. Some have dings and dents. I usually photograph as many of the dings and dents as I have room for. Please see all photos!!
New vs Used patterns
Those patterns listed as "New" are listed as new because they are uncut/unused (usually "factory folded") patterns but they are NOS; New Old Stock.The pattern envelope will show signs of wear from long storage but the pattern is new and unused.
Those listed as “used” have been cut.
Plan to make the pattern? If you'd like a pattern piece count please let me know upon purchase.
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