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[Display of Hand-Sewn Items]

Description: Photograph of a woman standing in front of a display of clothes, fabric, a sewing machine and sewing patterns. A sign above the display reads, "Good sewing techniques + proper equipment = well finished, fitted garment."
Date: May 24, 1960
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Woman Sewing]

Description: Photograph of a woman working at a sewing machine, with three more women watching her. There are broken windows in the wall behind them, and boxes on a high shelf.
Date: September 1, 1960
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Handmade Clothing Display]

Description: Photograph of a display with handmade clothing. A poster on the display reads, "Be thrifty, sew it yourself," and has a drawing of a woman sewing. A sign below the display reads, "Texas Blind Deaf and Orphan School."
Date: May 24, 1960
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Clothing, Linens, and Upholstery Display]

Description: Photograph of a display with clothes, quilts, linens, and upholstered furniture. Signs on the display say "Clothing," "Do it yourself," and "Cut the cost of home management and beautification by refinishing and reupholstery of furniture, handmade linens, etc."
Date: May 24, 1960
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Two women sewing]

Description: Photograph of two women sewing together. They are both sitting side by side at a sewing table, using a Singer brand sewing machine. They both have short, dark hair. The woman on the left is wearing an apron and looking at designs on a piece of paper, and showing it to the other woman. The woman on the right is looking at the paper while holding fabric under the needle of the machine. The table is covered in long pieces of fabric, boxes of thread, and pages of designs and patterns. A dark chair … more
Date: January 18, 1960
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Envelope for Advance Pattern #9777

Description: Advance pattern 9777 for sleeveless tunic with self belt and high waisted shorts, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1960
Creator: Advance Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4193

Description: Simplicity pattern 4193 to make a one-piece dress with set-in sleeves, six-gore skirt, and detachable neck trim, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5362

Description: McCall's pattern 5362 to make a two-piece dress with blouse jacket and slim or full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1960
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4405

Description: Simplicity pattern 4405 to make a "slenderette" one-piece dress with lowered neckline and six-gored skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3552

Description: Simplicity pattern 3552 to make a one-piece dress with detachable collar, sleeve trim, and neckline bow detail, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1960
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #4523

Description: Simplicity pattern 4523 to make a set of blouses with back openings and various necklines and sleeve options, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Advance Pattern #9684

Description: Advance pattern 9684 to make a one-piece dress with full skirt and front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Advance Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #4130

Description: Vogue pattern 4130 to make a dress with fitted or full skirt with v-neckline and short kimono sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1960
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3722

Description: Simplicity pattern 3722 to make a one-piece dress with two skirts, soft neckline pleats, waistline tucks, and set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1960
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3575

Description: Simplicity pattern 3575 to make a one-piece dress with two skirts with pleats and set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1960
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3380

Description: Simplicity pattern 3380 to make a "slenderette" one-piece dress with bodice and kimono sleeves and a slim or pleated skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1960
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3403

Description: Simplicity pattern 3403 to make a two-piece dress with lowered neckline, pleats at front button opening, and slim or pleated skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1960
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3552

Description: Simplicity pattern 3552 to make a one-piece dress with detachable collar and cuffs, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1960
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #3530

Description: Simplicity pattern 3530 to make a child's one-piece dress with a full skirt and back button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1960
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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