Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Mad for Plaid - 1950

The Fall-Winter 1950 Simplicity Pattern magazine is loaded with plaid looks for sewing projects. Care to be inspired for your own home sewing for fall?
Above: Green topper coat, Simplicity 3327. Red vest, Simplicity 3298. Plaid skirt, Simplicity 3027. Add a little Louis Vuitton and you're set to travel! Oh, and a sealskin purse.

Plaid wool blouse with velvet collar and cuffs and co-ordinating tuck front skirt, Simplicity 2624.

Left: Plaid and solid wools make a smart suit, Simplicity 8157.
Right: Bold checked wool jacket, Simplicity 8208.

3/4 swing coat belted at the waist, Simplicity 8188.

A plaid vest makes a statement with a suit, Simplicity 3298.

Taffeta plaid full skirted evening dress, Simplicity 3139.