{"product_id":"1964-vintage-soviet-sewing-book-women-childrens-fashion-patterns-ussr","title":"1964 VINTAGE SOVIET SEWING BOOK - Women \u0026 Children's Fashion Patterns - USSR","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a delightful find! This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e1964 Soviet tailoring guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a perfect example of mid-century \"Thaw\" era aesthetics. It focuses on women’s and children’s \"light dress\" (dresses, blouses, undergarments). It’s highly collectible not just for the fashion history, but for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMid-Century Modern (MCM)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cover art and the detailed technical patterns inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWomen's and Children's Light Dresses (Женское и детское легкое платье)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1964\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRussian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLegkaya Industriya (Легкая индустрия), Leningrad Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGood vintage condition. Some edge wear to the cover (see photos). Pages are clean with firm binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Description:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA rare and authentic 1964 Soviet-era technical manual for dressmaking and tailoring. This book was designed for both home seamstresses and professional tailoring courses in the USSR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMid-Century Style:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent 1960s fashion illustrations and diagrams showing the transition of Soviet style into more modern, tailored silhouettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIncludes drafting instructions, fabric layout diagrams, and step-by-step construction for dresses, blouses, skirts, and even newborn clothing (infant sets).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePublished in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg). It reflects the Soviet \"Light Industry\" push to bring better fashion to the citizens during the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures the original 1964 print run details and the iconic teal\/blue cover art that is quintessential Mid-Century Modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tsar to Soviets books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48872419492072,"sku":"USSR0231","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/8743\/6008\/files\/photo_1_2026-08-09_16-56-32.jpg?v=1786280208","url":"https:\/\/tsartosovietsbooks.com\/products\/1964-vintage-soviet-sewing-book-women-childrens-fashion-patterns-ussr","provider":"Tsar to Soviets books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}