Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Seven Vintage

A Collection of Seven Vintage Paper Sewing Patterns by Simplicity, Butterick, and Style This lot comprises seven vintage printed paper sewing patterns for women, juniors, and children, dating from the late 1960s and 1970s. The assortment includes patterns from major publishers Simplicity, Butterick, and Style. Identifiable patterns include Simplicity 9779 (Young Junior/Teen dress, size 11/12), Butterick 5362 (Child's dress, size 2), Style 3662 (Child's dress, size 3), Simplicity 9221 (Misses Jiffy shift dress, size 14), and Simplicity 6422 (Child's beachwear and swimwear, size 4). Also included are two further Style patterns: a child's dress and a women's nightgown or caftan. The patterns feature iconic silhouettes of the era, such as puffed sleeves, A-line shift dresses, and flowing caftans. Pricing on the envelopes reflects the period of decimalisation in the UK, with one Butterick pattern marked 6/- (pre-decimal) and others marked in pence ranging from 25p to 50p. Simplicity 9221 bears the handwritten name Mrs Butler, and the Style caftan pattern features technical handwritten annotations and a small technical sketch regarding the neckline.