Vintage sewing pattern Modes de Paris N°1215 old retro baby dress

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Description

This photographed document is a vintage weekly supplement, titled "Nos patrons pratiques: Trois robes pour la toute petite" (Our Practical Patterns: Three Dresses for the Little One), published by "Modes de Paris" magazine under number 1215. The black-and-white cover features a photograph of a young child wearing a sleeveless dress, typical of baby designs from the 1960s-70s. The graphic style, typography, and layout are consistent with French women's and children's fashion publications from the mid-20th century.

The visible page features a framed section with a large central photo, illustrating a girl's dress pattern, with patch pockets and a round neckline. The text at the bottom of the page details, in period French, the characteristics of the three proposed dresses, mentioning options such as needlecord velvet, pockets, or contrasting trims. The mention "Supplément hebdomadaire gratuit de Modes de Paris" (Free weekly supplement of Modes de Paris) and the number 1215 are clearly visible in the upper left corner.

The print is on matte newsprint, with a slight patina and visible handling marks on the edges, with no major apparent tears on the displayed side. The item is displayed vertically, leaning against a shelf, which allows for viewing the entire front page. No back, internal pattern, or accessory is visible in the photo.

The style of the dress shown, as well as the overall aesthetic, clearly evoke the retro period, with a simple and practical cut, characteristic of children's fashion from the 60s/70s. This type of supplement was intended for home seamstresses, offering patterns to reproduce for making children's clothing.

The legibility of the text, the presence of a dated photograph, and the explicit mention of the "Modes de Paris" brand give this document particular interest for lovers of vintage sewing, old patterns, or for use in decoration or sourcing retro inspiration.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The page shows a uniform patina with slight creases and age marks visible on the front, without any significant tears or chips in the photographed area. The paper remains in good condition despite its age.

Did you know? The magazine "Modes de Paris" was one of the major titles in French women's press of the 20th century, particularly renowned from the 1950s to the 1970s for its sewing pattern supplements. These booklets were widely used by seamstresses to make clothes at home, at a time when homemade clothing was still common in households.

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