Size 10-12-14 - 1961 Suit

A two-piece suit from 1961 with single breasted short jacket and slim three-gore skirt. Curved seams in jacket front with vents at lower edge. Two-piece sleeve set into drop shoulder armholes. Scoop neck or standing collar and applied bias band and bow. Jacket is lined, fronts and neck interfaced. Skirt has slight gathers at side front, darts and pleat at back, left side zipper placket. Bonus pieces for the jacket lining and back skirt panels have been included.

PDF versions include a copy shop print version as well as a letter/A4 version that you can print out at home. A picture of the inspiration pattern has been provided. The pattern has been scanned and graded from the original inspiration pattern. As vintage sizing has been used, I recommend making a muslin for fitting purposes.

As with most vintage patterns, this pattern assumes an intermediate level sewing skill. A glossary of commonly used techniques has been provided at the end of the instruction sheet.