Vintage sewing pattern Echo de la Mode n°27 summer dress old retro 36 40

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Detailed visual description

This lot consists of an old sewing pattern, presented as a large sheet printed in black, white, and red. It is "Tracing Pattern No. 27," intended for making a women's summer dress. The cover features a stylized illustration of a seated woman, wearing a long dress with red floral patterns, holding a wide hat adorned with matching flowers. The drawing, typical of 1970s fashion magazines, evokes a summery and retro feel.

The header specifies "Sizes 36 and 40," indicating the two sizes for which the pattern is intended. Several mentions are visible: "Holiday Time," "Free Supplement," as well as a red box stating "Explanations of our knitting and needlework." On the right side is the mention "Chez-Nous Supplement – Echo de la Mode n°27," which clearly identifies the pattern's origin as a supplement to the magazine "Echo de la Mode."

The paper has a white background, with clear and contrasting prints. The graphic style, typography, and layout are reminiscent of French ready-to-wear and needlework publications circulated in the mid-20th century. The visible pattern is folded, but the front face, illustrated and titled, is well exposed. No major defects are identifiable on this face, apart from a slight ripple on the upper right edge, typical of an old document handled with care.

This tracing pattern is a representative example of retro women's fashion, with a long, loose cut and a V-neck, very popular in the 1970s. The graphic codes used reinforce the vintage identity of the piece, ideal for authentic pattern research or for faithful recreation of period clothing.

The library presentation emphasizes the vintage and heritage character of the object, without affecting the readability of the essential elements of the pattern. The back and inside of the document are not visible in the photo; only the first illustrated face is described here.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Some signs of handling visible on the edges, with no apparent tears on the exposed face. Slight creases on the upper right. The whole remains legible and in good visual condition for its age.

Did you know? The magazine "Echo de la Mode," created in 1901, long offered tracing pattern supplements to help its readers make homemade clothes. These supplements were very popular in post-war France until the 1980s, offering an economical alternative to ready-to-wear fashion.

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