Lookie what I got!

I won a contest - a free vintage pattern - from Barbara from Sewing on the Edge . Isn't it pretty? I love the dress and it's even in my size. I'm guessing early 60's? Maybe late 50's? It cost $0.60 originally.Let's take a look at the awesome directions. This is the page where they get you started. Couple of things of interest. You are directed to NOT trim the border from the pattern, to lay the rough cut piece on the fabric - note that you may have to overlap these edges - and then cut the pattern and fabric together. This is the way my mother taught me to do it and the way I've always done it. And still do. They also tell you to run a basting thread down the center of each piece and not remove it until the garment is complete. That was a new one for me. I also noticed that the instructions were much more detailed, none of the modern "next, sew it together" stuff. But at the same time printed smaller and on fewer sheets. For the dress and coat it's only 2 sheets, front and back.
I will likely trace this off to use, rather than cutting it (while leaving the edges intact and cutting off with the fabric). It will be interesting to see what alterations I will need. According to the measurements, it should be about good. I'll have to get back to you on that.