Since the late 1990s many of the major pattern companies have reissued some of their classic patterns for today’s fashion conscious consumer. The sizing now conforms to current sizing. Put a little historical glamour in your wardrobe. Butterick 6173 Size 14-18 Retro Dress
MISSES’ WRAP WALKAWAY DRESS: Three pattern pieces, darted in front and back, with back waist and shoulder seams. Back wraps around to the front for a sheath-and-overskirt look. A: contrast back and skirt. Bias tape finished edges. Retro Butterick 1952 Trivia: when this pattern was introduced it became the biggest selling pattern in the history of pattern making and the factory had to work overtime to keep the supplies to the retailers Also known as B4790 Some writing (circles) on instruction sheet
Butterick 6257
Misses Jacket and Skirt Semi fitted jacket has raised neck, shoulder pads long sleeves and shaped hem. A-line skirt lower calf has waistband and side zipper Both garments are lined Purchased top, gloves, bag and hat Part of Butterick’s retro series reissues of classic styles of the past with modern sizing Retro 1948
Butterick 6307 Size 18-22 Dress
Misses Loose-fitting, contrast lined, flared overdress has shoulder pads, collar, raised neck and long sleeves. Fitted, flared dress has 3/4 sleeves and side zipper. Both garments are mid-calf length. Self belt. Purchased belt-kit and petticoat. Part of the Butterick retro series reissue of their classic patterns with modern sizing 1952 retro. Envelope front is fine side has tears , this does not impact the pattern or the instruction sheet
Butterick 6330 Size 12-16 Retro Suit
Misses Jacket & Skirt Loose fitting lined wrap jacket has shoulder pads collar, princess seams and two piece long sleeves with back slits A,B snap closure B button trim Lined A-lined skirt lower calf has waistband ad back zipper Purchased hat,scarf, blouse and belt Retro 1936 Out of Print Reissue
Butterick 6330 Size 18-22 Retro Suit
Misses Jacket & Skirt Loose fitting lined wrap jacket has shoulder pads collar, princess seams and two piece long sleeves with back slits A,B snap closure B button trim Lined A-lined skirt lower calf has waistband ad back zipper Purchased hat,scarf, blouse and belt Retro 1936 Out of Print Reissue
Butterick 6408 Size 6-10
Retro Reissue Pattern Series ’48 Misses dress and Hooded scarf Lined dress floor length has close fitting shaped front dropped waist bodice left shoulder strap, foundation, inside belt flared skirt (cut on crosswise grain) and side zipper Self lined scarf has pleated hood Purchased flowers and gloves Even this pattern reissue is out of print Envelope is slightly rumpled from storage by previous owner
Butterick 6409 Size 6-10
Retro Reissue Pattern Series ’48 Misses dress close fitting lined flared dress evening length slightly off shoulder has interfaced bodice short sleeves with side slits and side snaps View B has contrast bodice Purchased flowers gloves and stole. Even this pattern reissue is out of print
Butterick 6411 Size 12-16 Retro Capes
Misses Cape and Capelet Lined cape and capelet have length variations A. Hood with back pleats A, C and D hook and eye closing B self lined C, D Collar and purchased hat E Collar extending to ties Purchased Top and Bottom PArt of the Butterick Retro Series ”48 (Sizing is modern)
Butterick 6411 Size 6-10 Retro Capes
Misses Cape and Capelet Lined cape and capelet have length variations A. Hood with back pleats A, C and D hook and eye closing B self lined C, D Collar and purchased hat E Collar extending to ties Purchased Top and Bottom PArt of the Butterick Retro Series ’48 (Sizing is modern)
Butterick 6523 Size 6-10
Misses Dress from the Retro Pattern series ’50 Dress, lower calf has raised neckline fitted bodice tucks with decorative stitching front princess seams A line pleated skirt with side back seams above elbow or long sleeves side zipper and belt Pattern envelope has tear in seam but pattern and instructions are not impacted
Butterick B4790 Size 16-22 Dress
MISSES’ WRAP WALKAWAY DRESS: Three pattern pieces, darted in front and back, with back waist and shoulder seams. Back wraps around to the front for a sheath-and-overskirt look. A: contrast back and skirt. Bias tape finished edges. Retro Butterick 1952 Trivia: when this pattern was introduced it became the biggest selling pattern in the history of pattern making and the factory had to work overtime to keep the supplies to the retailers
Butterick B4790 Size 8-14 Dress
MISSES’ WRAP WALKAWAY DRESS: Three pattern pieces, darted in front and back, with back waist and shoulder seams. Back wraps around to the front for a sheath-and-overskirt look. A: contrast back and skirt. Bias tape finished edges. Retro Butterick 1952
Butterick B4792 Size 14-20 Dress
Misses Jacket, Dress and Belt Above waist, loose-fitting, unlined jacket has collar and short dolman sleeves. Flared dress is mid-calf and has fitted, self-faced bodice, front neck casing, bodice back shoulder straps extend to front, forming front band,
Butterick B4792 Size 6-12 Dress
Reissue of 1957 Misses Jacket, Dress and Belt : Above waist, loose-fitting, unlined jacket has collar and short dolman sleeves. Flared dress is mid-calf and has fitted, self-faced bodice, front neck casing, bodice back shoulder straps extend to front, forming front band,
Butterick B5032 Size 14-20 Dress
Misses Capelet, Dress, Overskirt, Cummerbund sash and belt Lined to edge capelet, darted at shoulders, collar and button closure. Fitted dress, darted bodice, waistline seam, square faced neckline, pleated skirt front with back zipper closure and back slip
Butterick B5032 Size 6-12 Dress
Misses Capelet, Dress, Overskirt, Cummerbund sash and belt Lined to edge capelet, darted at shoulders, collar and button closure. Fitted dress, darted bodice, waistline seam, square faced neckline, pleated skirt front with back zipper closure and back slip
Butterick B5033 Size 14-20 Dress
MISSES’ DRESS AND BELT: Close-fitting, flared, mid-calf length dress has darted bodice, sleeveless cut-in armholes, with waistline seam, pleated skirt front and back zipper. A: front keyhole opening and purchased belt. B: contrast collar with ribbon bow and self-fabric belt. Reissue of 1952 Now even the reissue is out of print !
Butterick B5033 Size 6-12 Dress
MISSES’ DRESS AND BELT: Close-fitting, flared, mid-calf length dress has darted bodice, sleeveless cut-in armholes, with waistline seam, pleated skirt front and back zipper. A: front keyhole opening and purchased belt. B: contrast collar with ribbon bow and self-fabric belt. Reissue of 1952 Now even the reissue is out of print !
Butterick B5136 Size 14-20 Evening Dress
MISSES’ DRESS AND JACKET: Close-fitting, slightly flared dress has right side gathers on bodice, left shoulder straps with sequined trim, center front slit, back zipper and grosgrain waistline belt with purchased buckle. Back extends approximately 8″ beyond floor length. Loose-fitting, above waist length, lined to edge jacket has raised neckline, front darts, back self fabric and covered raglan shoulder pads. Retro Reissue 1948
Butterick B5136 Size 6-12 Evening Dress
MISSES’ DRESS AND JACKET: Close-fitting, slightly flared dress has right side gathers on bodice, left shoulder straps with sequined trim, center front slit, back zipper and grosgrain waistline belt with purchased buckle. Back extends approximately 8″ beyond floor length. Loose-fitting, above waist length, lined to edge jacket has raised neckline, front darts, back self fabric and covered raglan shoulder pads. Retro Reissue 1948
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