Vintage Fashion Information

VINTAGE SIMPLICITY SEWING PATTERN #8662 – JIFFY – SIZE 16. PRINTED IN 1977 – MISSES JIFFY DRESS IN TWO LENGTHS: THE DRESS HAS FRONT SLASH OPENING, BACK ZIPPER, LONG SET IN SLEEVES WITH BUTTON TRIM, ELASTIC WASITLINE CASING IN FRONT AND BELT FASTENED IN BACK. VIEW 1 IS REGULAR LENGTH. VIEW 2 IS LONG. BUST 38″

See more of this pattern by clicking: MISSES JIFFY DRESS IN TWO LENGTHS SIZE 16 SIMPLICITY SEWING PATTERN #8662 VINTAGE 1977 PATTERN

Richmond Virginia is a very good place for finding vintage clothing and it’s closeness to Washington D.C. makes it a worthwhile trip between the cities. But if Richmond is your main destination the following vintage clothing shops are our favorites.

Blues Recycled Clothing
819 W. Cary Street
Richmond VA 23220

Halcyn-Vintage Clothing
117 N. Robinston Street
Richmond VA 23220
(804) 358-1311‎

Fan Tastic Thrift
1914 W. Main Street
Richmond VA 23220
(804) 358-7164

Simplicity 3673 Sew Pattern 1950′s RETRO DRESS OR JUMPER Size 6-14

The jumpsuit with back zipper and front slit in slightly lowered round neckline has kimono sleeves and optional purchased sash or belt. V. 1 has novelty braid and long sleeves with elastic casings. V. 2 has long bell shaped sleeves.

For more information on this vintage clothing pattern click Palazzo Bell Sleeve Jumpsuit

Sizes 8-26 all included in one envelope. 1940s “Swing” Dress Pattern, inspired by an original Hollywood design, circa 1942. The design comes from the WWII days of fabric rationing, which meant narrower skirts and more tailored lines. Sizes 8-26 all included in one envelope. Unique yoke with gathered shoulders and two sleeve options (short and “bracelet-length”). Gored skirt great for twirling! Put on your dancing shoes! Transition this pattern to evening wear by lengthening the skirt. Great for 40′s Film Star, Marylin Monroe Impression. Great dress pattern.

To see more on this vintage clothing pattern click on: 1940s Swing Dress

The sleeveless mini-dress without side seams has back zipper, “V” shaped neckline and embroidered braid or ribbon trim. The pants without side seams have elastic waistline casing.

Simplicity 9404 Sewing Pattern Misses Retro Mini-Dress & Pants Size 14 – Bust 36