Vintage Pattern on Sunday

SIMPLICITY 5953 c. 1960

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This pattern would look great in a block bold colour. From top clockwise: Cream silk dupion, plum sheer striped silk, green linen, blue linen, baby pink cotton lycra blend.

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My favourite view-fabric combination is probably this purple silk (above) with view 2 (below).

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And here’s all the pattern pieces carefully noted so you know what you’re getting yourself into

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Vintage Pattern on Sunday

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Prettiest ways to bare your shoulders – in the sun – after five. Blouse in all views smooth fitting.

Suggested fabrics: linen, pique, cotton broadcloth, shantung, faille, taffeta, velveteen.