Simplicity Lingerie in the 1930's: the S Series

A few days ago I listed Simplicity S604 in my pattern shop. As I was writing the description I looked the pattern up on the Vintage Pattern Wiki and became intrigued. At that moment there was no listing for my pattern (which is normal) so I looked instead at other Simplicity patterns in the same number series and stumbled across a lovely window into the lingerie soul of 1930's Simplicity pattern designers.

S604: Mine!

Allow me to explain. Simplicity added the S prefix to their pattern numbering scheme for a short time (I'm still trying to find out when exactly and why) and it was just to a handful of the most beautiful lingerie patterns I've ever laid eyes on.

I looked everywhere for a copy of a 1930's Simplicity Fashion Forecast (later named Simplicity Prevue in the 1940's) to date these patterns but found nothing.(If you find a Simplicity Advertisement for these, I would love to see it, or buy it!)

But they're all so darn pretty I just had to share:
Simplicity S601: Misses' and Women's Nightgown.

S601: Updated - Now in my collection!

Simplicity S602: Misses' and Women's Nightgown. Style I has low neckline and the bias cut skirt extends up in a shaped piece, to meet neckline and gathers on each side. Straps on the under-arm. Style II has a deep "V" neckline with applique lace and deep arm-holes.

S602: Updated - Now in my collection!

Simplicity S605: Ladies' and Misses' Combination Undergarment.

S605: In my collection.

Simplicity S606: Ladies' and Misses' Nightgowns.

S606: I have this one!

Simplicity S607: Misses' Nightgown. Style I has off-the-shoulder neckline finished with lace band and ties at the shoulder. Circular gathered sleeves. Double draw-string waistline in Empire effect. Style II has deep square neckline in front and "V" in back.

S607: Wanted!

Simplicity S610: Ladies' and Misses' Nightgown: Style 1 has deep "V" Neckline, which crosses in a surplice line at center front and back. Turned back tuxedo revers in front. Gathers below shoulder and finished with bow at shoulders. Bias cut skirt joins the upper section in a shaped line. Style 2 has lace finishing the front.

S610: In my collection!

Simplicity S611: Misses' and Women's Nightgown. Style I has square neckline finished with lace edging and insertions. Bias skirt joins the blouse in a pointed line in front and rounded line in back, below the deep "V" neckline. Style II has a tailored turn-over collar and buttons down the front in shirtwaist effect. Trimmed with hand hem-stitching. Long bishop sleeves gathered to a cuff, or short sleeves.

S611: Just added to my collection.

Simplicity S612: Bra and Panties with transfer for applique. Misses bra and panties, version 1 is an uplift bra fastened at center back, version 2 is a bra for evening wear with cross over strap fastened at front. Panties may be made with or without lace. Transfer pattern included for applique.

S612: In my collection.

Simplicity S614: Ladies' Housecoat: The house coat has turnover collar and short puff sleeves or long straight sleeves with turned back cuff. The skirt joins the blouse in a pointed line in front and is finished with slide fasteners or loops and buttons. Flared back panel.

S614: Just added to my collection.

Simplicity S615: Children's Pajama.

Simplicity S615: In my collection.

Simplicity S616: Boys' Robe.

Simplicity S616: In my Collection.

 Simplicity S617: Misses' Step-In Pajama in Two Lengths. Style I has "V" neck-line and is sleeveless. Joins the short lower section at waistline. Patch pockets. Opened at the center back. Style II is ankle length straight cut pajama.

S617: I have this one in my collection!

Simplicity S618: Misses' Pajama Set: 2 Piece Pajamas. Style 1 over-blouse has applied band at neck and on short sleeve. Lower section joins blouse in a pointed line at the front. Straight pajamas. Style 2 neckline is lace trimmed and short circular cap sleeves are also lace trimmed. Has tie belt across the back.

S618: I have this one in my collection!

Simplicity S619: Child's Romper Set.

In my collection.

Simplicity S620: Misses and Women's Bra and Bloomer: Pointed fitted bra with opening at the back, and bloomers gather on elastic at the waistline and lower edge.

New! I added it to my collection!

 Simplicity S622: Set of Bed Jackets. Style I has draw-string neckline. Full sleeves tied at the wrist with ribbons in draw-string effect. Style II has shaped front yoke and straight back yoke. Collar ties with bow. Short gathered sleeves. Style III has straight yoke continuing into the band. Small turnover collar fastens at the front with two bows. Three-quarter length sleeves gathered to a narrow band.

S622: Updated - Now in my collection!

Aren't they lovely?


Update: Repoductions of the following S-series patterns are now available in print and download at MrsDepew.com!
Just click on the links...
S605 Camiknickers
S612 Lingerie Set
S617 Pajamas