Vintage 1973 Sewing Pattern Little Girl's Dress Today's Women Retro Old

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Description

This vintage sewing pattern, published as a free weekly supplement to the magazine "Femmes d'aujourd'hui" (No. 1459 dated April 18, 1973), is a true testament to children's ready-to-wear fashion from the early 1970s. The cover features a black and white photograph of two young girls each wearing a dress with a typical cut from that era, accompanied by technical illustrations at the top left that specify the structure of the proposed models.

The first model, referenced N°4700 (Size 6 years, Cat. B.), is distinguished by short puffed sleeves, a defined waist, and a flared skirt. Visible details in the photo include darts or gathers at the bust, as well as large hair barrettes, reinforcing the overall retro style.

The second model, N°4701 (Size 4 years, Cat. B.), features a sleeveless dress with a floral pattern, visible patch pockets, a high waist, and a short flared skirt. The finishes of the collar and pockets, as well as the overall cut, are characteristic of children's fashion from the early 70s.

The visible sheet is printed on matte white paper, with clear and legible inscriptions: "free weekly supplement to Femmes d'aujourd'hui", the exact publication date, as well as the model references and their sizes. The technical drawings at the top left show the front and back of both dresses, providing valuable assistance for their creation.

The item shows the usual signs of a vintage document: very slight handling marks visible on the upper right corner, but no major apparent defects on the presented side. The printing remains very legible, with no noticeable stains or discoloration.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Shows slight signs of use consistent with its age.

Did you know? The magazine "Femmes d'aujourd'hui" was one of the main French-speaking women's magazines of the 20th century, distributing original sewing patterns every week, which were very popular in households for making clothes at home. The pattern supplements were often carefully preserved and today constitute valuable archives for the history of textiles and fashion design.

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