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Butterick 4100

From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.

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Date: 1976
Designer: Jane Tise for Sweet Baby Jane

MISSES’ DRESS
Wrapped in two lengths has fitted bodice with V-neckline and soft collar, single edged sheer lace trim at shoulders, slightly flared skirt, attached self ties, forward shoulder seams, and above-elbow length flared sleeves or puffed sleeves with bands.

Size 14 (36B, 28W, 38H)–
Width at lower edge (excluding overlap), Dress A:70 1/2″; Dress B: 94 1/2″.
Finished back length from base of neck, Dress A: 41 3/4″; Dress B:57 1/2″.

Notions –
Bias Seam Binding (optional).

Suggested Fabrics –
Soft fabrics such as Jersey, Lightweight Broadcloth, Surah, Crepe, Pongee, and Crepe de Chine.
Obvious diagonal fabrics are not suitable.

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Simplicity 1358

June 7, 2013 1950s, 1955: Aprons No comments

From the collection of Alexander B. Tecoma.

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Date: 1955

Misses and Women’s Apron with Matching Mitt
Bib apron is styled with full length center front panel, crossed straps and tie ends. View 1 has ruffles over the shoulder. Apron and mitt are of one fabric; bias trim is contrasting. Bows, view 2, are also of bias. Views 1, 2 and 3 feature two handy pockets. Tea apron has bias and rick-rack trim, view 3; bias and lace trim, view 4. These versions have a waistband.

Sewing Notions — View 1, 2, 3 and 4: 1 spool of thread; 1 spool of contrasting thread. View 1 and 2: 4 packages of double fold bias tape. View 3: 3 packages of single fold bias tape; 3 packages of rick-rack. View 4: 2 packages of single fold bias tape.

Suggested Fabrics — View 1: cottons, chintz, calico, percale, plisse, gingham, linen, nylon, rayon, butcher rayon, taffeta. View2 : Even plain or plain cottons, rayon, nylon, taffeta. View 3 and 4: cottons, organdy, dotted swiss, calico, eyelet. View 4: also in rayon, taffeta, nylon.

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Summer 1926 Montgomery Ward Sale

June 3, 2013 1920s, 1926: Apparel Fabric, 1926: Ladies' Shoes, 1926: Misses' Dresses No comments

From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.

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38¢ A Yard RIGHT NOW!
Smartest Bordered Voile An Astonishing Value
Width, about 45 inches
Newest style prints of firm, sheer Voile with glowing color in their gay new border patterns. Think of it! The season’s smart dress fabric for 38¢ a yard! A yard and a half makes a chic straightline short sleeved frock! And it’s so easy to make up—no extra trimming required. An excellent quality fabric—soft, firm, superlatively smart.
PATTERNS AND COLORS: As illustrated. State pattern number wanted.
16Y 3670—Sale Price. Per Yard . . .38¢
Postage, per yard, 1¢ extra

“No, Madam, They’re Not $4 a Pair”
They’re in the $4 style class—decidedly; but you get them during Ward’s Big Sale at this startling reduction! Choice of Skinner’s famous satin in all black or fine white canvas, white leather trimmed over the instep. Elastic webbing under the stunning buckle insures a perfect fit. Light leather lined. Two-inch covered heels. New, smart—extraordinary value.
SIZES: 2½ to 8. Widths C,D,E.
State size wanted.
24Y 133 Black Satin $2.98
24Y 325 White Canvas $2.59
Postage, 9¢ extra

Ward-o-Leum Art Carpet $4.85, 9 by 12 Feet
We do not believe any other store in America can offer you Art Carpet of such fine, lasting quality, at anywhere near these Sale Prices. Charming Dutch tile pattern with 4-inch squares of blue and taupe divided by ivory lines. It is the famous genuine Ward-o-leum with a thick paint surface baked onto a durable felt base. Stainproof, waterproof, easily kept clean.

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