I've always thought there was something especially charming about little girls dressed in "grown-up" clothes.
This sweet little suit has all the style of the fashionable ladies of the mid-1950s, only scaled down for a six-year-old. The tailored jacket, crisp pleated skirt, and tiny pockets give it such a polished look. I can just imagine a sweet little girl putting this on for her first day of school or heading off to church holding her mother's hand.
And isn't that pleated skirt wonderful? It gives the whole outfit just enough swing to remind you that underneath the little suit is still a child who wants to skip instead of walk.
✨ Details
• Simplicity Pattern 1747
• Dated 1956
• Toddler girl's suit pattern
• Jacket and pleated skirt
• Size 6
• Bust 24
• Factory folded and unused
• Original vintage sewing pattern
⭐ Condition
This pattern has found its way to the Vintage4me2 Outlet because the original envelope has certainly lived an interesting life. It shows heavy wear and has been carefully repaired and stabilized from the reverse using acid-free glue and vintage tissue. The good news is that tucked safely inside is a factory-folded, unused pattern that has never been unfolded.
Sometimes the envelope tells the story of seventy years on a shelf while the pattern itself has been patiently waiting for someone to sew it. I think that's exactly the case here.
Please see the photographs for complete condition details.
💫 Why It's Special
The middle 1950s was a wonderful time for children's fashions. Little girls often dressed in miniature versions of the smart suits their mothers wore, but designers never forgot they were designing for children. The tailored jacket gives this outfit a polished look, while the softly pleated skirt keeps it playful. It's easy to picture this being worn for school, Sunday, or any special day when a little girl wanted to feel just a bit grown up.
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💌 Thanks for stopping by the Vintage4me2 Outlet. I always enjoy rescuing these old patterns and helping them find someone who will appreciate them for another generation.
— Judy at Vintage4me2 Outlet