Vintage sewing patterns are both fun and collectible and we have a huge range at My Vintage. Our original vintage dress patterns span many decades from 1940s-1980s. Made in 1972, this is Simplicity sewing pattern number 5401. This pattern is for a princess seam dress from the ‘Look Slimmer’ range. ‘Miss’ Size 16 - 38” bust Very good vintage condition.
1970s Vintage Simplicity 5401 Sewing Pattern
Sizing Guide
Sizing Guide
Sizing Guide
At My Vintage, we take time to carefully measure each item of vintage clothing so that you have the best chance of ensuring a good fit whenever you buy from us. We measure the clothing laid flat and for bust, chest, waist and hips we double the measurement. For example, if the waist measures 17" across when laid flat then this would equate to a 34" waist (17 x 2 = 34)
We use the measurements we collate to assign each item of vintage clothing with an approximate modern-day size. For example, a dress with a 34" bust, 28" waist and 34" hips would normally equate to a current UK size 10. The labels on vintage clothing can vary massively depending on country of origin and date of manufacture. Clothing sizes have changed over the years and from decade to decade we see alternative types of sizing as well as variations on the way measurements equate to dress sizes.
We always recommend that you double-check the measurements of the vintage clothing item you are interested in, ideally by measuring an item of clothing you already own and that fits well, and comparing these measurements. There can be variations due to the desired fit, shape and fabric of an item but our size guidelines are normally very accurate and take the stress out of buying vintage online.
