Christmas 1951 in Vogue patterns

The general rush of festive stuff hasn't left much time for sewing or knitting this week, so instead here are some features from a new-to-me Vogue Pattern Book, December-January 1951/2.

Vogue Couturier 653 on the cover

The first one is on party dresses, shown with swatches of suitable fabrics. The dresses range from full-length gowns, through knee-length dresses for luncheon parties, cocktails, and theatre, to more casual "Easy-to-make" looks.

Vogue 7550, and a wild cocktail hat

Vogue Special Design 4237 (on left) and others

Vogue 7520 (on left, with the hat at a different angle) and others

Vogue 7497 and 7269 (on right) and others

7497 looks like knitwear above, but is actually a blouse

The latest batch of Vogue Paris Originals is shown over two double-page spreads.

l-r, Patou, Schiaparelli, Lanvin and Fath

l-r, Paquin, Dessès, Griffe, Heim

Vogue Couturier designs get a more extensive feature, albeit mostly with drawings instead of photographs. Although Couturier patterns are only described as "the height of fashion" rather than the work of named designers, many of them are the same price as Paris Originals patterns.

653 again, and 654

l-r, 571, 601, 648 and 650

l-r, 652, 647, 611 and 602

l-r, 638, 649, 656, 651 and 655

There is also a section on gifts to make, mostly toys, knitwear, and lingerie. Given that the December-January issue came out on 16 November, I can't help thinking that readers would have to get a move on to make much of this for the festive season!