{"product_id":"patron-couture-ancien-1973-robes-fetes-femmes-d-aujourd-hui-vintage-retro","title":"Vintage 1973 sewing pattern, \"Women of Today\" dresses, retro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot features a vintage sewing pattern, published as a free weekly supplement to the \"Femmes d’aujourd’hui\" magazine dated December 5, 1973 (No. 1492). The cover visible in the photo reveals a design titled \"Two Party Dresses,\" illustrating two creations: one for a young woman, the other for a little girl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side shows a black and white image of period quality, featuring a woman wearing a dark floral dress with a square neckline and short sleeves, accompanied by a child in a light-colored long-sleeved dress with embroidery details. Two technical diagrams are also printed at the bottom of the page, each corresponding to one of the proposed models (visible references: No. 8000 Size 38N Cat. A for adult, No. 8001 Size 3 years Cat. B for child).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe print highlights a graphic style typical of the 70s, with a clean layout and modernist typographies. The text details the specific characteristics of the two models: the women's dress in floral wool challis, the girl's dress in white English embroidery, each with precise technical features (yokes, ruffles, sleeves, gored skirt, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document shows a slightly yellowed appearance and visible signs of wear on the edges, indicating an authentic period item. No major defects appear on the exposed side, and the text remains perfectly clear. The pattern is intended for creating vintage clothing, retro fashion items, or historical reconstructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe publishing brand \"Femmes d’aujourd’hui\" is clearly legible at the top left, attesting to the pattern's origin and its distribution in women's press of the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Signs of wear and period patina visible on the front, without affecting readability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The magazine \"Femmes d’aujourd’hui\" was one of the main French-speaking women's weeklies to offer free sewing patterns as supplements in the 60s and 70s, contributing to the democratization of home sewing and the transmission of family sewing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging. Professional seller, experience and reliability guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: vintage sewing pattern, 70s dress pattern, Femmes d’aujourd’hui, vintage pattern, adult child dress pattern, 1973 sewing supplement, retro sewing pattern, party dress pattern, women's magazine pattern, antique French pattern, retro 1970s dress, sewing pattern France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54230893887815,"sku":"8420eedd-b4e3-4692-8f96-3c8ed31d08cd-PA0.32","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_6180aba9-488f-43db-abf0-38599078ee37.jpg?v=1782401183","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/patron-couture-ancien-1973-robes-fetes-femmes-d-aujourd-hui-vintage-retro","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}