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Rare original Hollywood Pattern 1152, an authentic 1940s sewing pattern dating to circa 1943, featuring actress and singer Ginny Simms of RKO-Radio on the original envelope. Hollywood Patterns were known for featuring glamorous film and radio stars of the era, making surviving examples especially appealing to both vintage sewing enthusiasts and collectors. Pattern 1152 was featured in a Hollywood Patterns catalog in July 1943.
Size 16 – Bust 34", Hip 37"
This beautiful WWII-era one-piece dress has an unmistakably 1940s silhouette with a fitted waist, softly gathered shoulders, graceful flared skirt, and distinctive scalloped front opening running from neckline to hem.
The pattern includes several variations, or short sleeves
Collarless V-shaped neckline
Optional contrasting dickey with bow detail
Scalloped button-front closing
Gathers at the shoulders
Skirt with front side pleats and paneled back
Tie belt to emphasize the waist
The result is an elegant yet wearable 1940s day dress or afternoon dress, with the feminine tailoring and strong shoulder line associated with wartime fashion.
Pattern Details:
Hollywood Pattern 1152
Circa 1943
Ginny Simms of RKO-Radio
Size 16
Bust 34"
Hip 37"
One-piece dress
Scalloped front closure
V neckline
Optional dickey and bow
Short or bracelet-length sleeves
Gathered shoulders
Flared / gored skirt
Front pleats
Tie belt
Original vintage Hollywood sewing pattern
This is an especially appealing collectible because it combines true 1940s fashion, an original Hollywood celebrity pattern, and a documented RKO-Radio star connection. Ginny Simms was a singer, actress and radio personality, making the envelope itself an interesting piece of Hollywood and fashion history.
The envelope shows significant age-related wear consistent with an original 1940s paper pattern, including creasing, edge wear, discoloration and tears. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition.
A wonderful find for collectors and sewists searching for rare vintage sewing patterns, 1940s sewing patterns, Hollywood Patterns, Ginny Simms, RKO Radio, celebrity sewing patterns, WWII fashion, wartime dresses, vintage button-front dresses, scalloped dress patterns, 1940s day dresses, historical sewing, old Hollywood fashion, pin-up fashion and authentic vintage patterns.
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