Show us your vintage patterns!

[jetgirl]

I love patterns.

I love the one on the left. I just missed it on eBay.

 

[Miss Sis]

Oh, I saw that and really like View 2 with the smart collar! But I have a hooverette pattern I have yet to make up so I *resisted*! Lucky for you, eh?

 

[Lady Day]

Thanks Miss 1929

LD

 

[SayCici]

 

[miss_smith]

Im curious to know if you ladies have a rotation of patterns.
I go to about 70 or so, then after that I feel I need to purge the stash.

LD

I do feel that way, but then I never get rid of any! I always justify it by saying I can use it to costume someone someday or that they're useful to me as a seamstress.
I've even kept all the ugly muumuu patterns from the 60s that I own (in case I get to costume a sci fi movie ). Regardless, I'm also glad I've bought lots of tiny sizes because I've found that even though I'm a B36, my shoulder to waist length is about that of a B30-B32 and I find it easier to widen than to shorten.

 

[miss_smith]

Im starting to do more and more as well, because of the patterns I see, I see elements in ones I already own and why spend the money?

Im also concentrating what I look for. Late 20s to mid 40s is my window, and I rarely stray from that. Imagine how hard those eras are to find in 40 bust or higher. Thats all I get now, I cant deal with grading from a 34 any longer. I rarely get lots anymore, not only because of their sacristy, but they tend to only have 2 or 3 patterns in the bunch Im interested in.

About 70-120 (I counted ) are in my normal rotation, then like Lauren, I have my 'to sell' stash. There are roughly 50 in that. Geeze, I gotta get more fabric!

LD

I have quite a few in that time frame in your size if you ever want to borrow and copy! I feel bad that they will probably sit in my room for years without me using them.

 

[miss_smith]

Sorry for the multiple posts :eusa_doh: I tend to see and post before seeing if there is anyone else I want to reply to!
I just bought these off Etsy. They were expensive, compared to what I usually pay, especially the batman costume! Shipping was off the wall for that as it is in Canada.

 

[Lady Day]

I have quite a few in that time frame in your size if you ever want to borrow and copy! I feel bad that they will probably sit in my room for years without me using them.

I would LOVE to! Should I PM you?
You are the bees knees

LD

 

[vintage_jayhawk]

This is too cute. I love the bolero jacket!

 

[Miss_Becky]

Basic 40's dress styles in larger sizes

Hey Ladies!
I just wanted to point out these patterns. They are basic 1940's styles that can be easily used as a basis for other styles and they are cheap ( well at least a few of them) but even the pricier ones are a good investment I think for basics...I don't know how to post pics yet and I'm at work, so I have to be quick about this lol If the links don't work, just copy/paste...

This one is only $9.99!! (Bust - 38, Hips - 41)
http://momspatterns.com/inc/sdetail/42642

This one is $32.99 ...but alot be made with it (Bust - 42, Hips - 45)
http://momspatterns.com/inc/sdetail/38461

This is a 1930's pattern, pretty decent price, $24.99(Bust - 40, Hip - ?)
http://momspatterns.com/inc/sdetail/41935

I hate to see these patterns sit here, when there are women looking for larger size vintage patterns. Just wanted to point them out

 

[jetgirl]

Love this one Cici.

 

[jetgirl]

This Batman one is soooo cute. I want a Robin outfit!

 

[miss_smith]

I would LOVE to! Should I PM you?
You are the bees knees

LD

Sounds good. I'll get mine scanned to show you what I've got.

 

[Hamilton_Honey]

my current project

This is the one I am working on right now. v-neck/collar version but with short sleeves. The pink paisley calico fabric so I can wear it as a day/house dress.

I gave up earlier today because I just can't get my hands to work right - it's one of *those* days...

*Edited for spelling errors....told you it was one of those days

 

[Lady Day]

I have a pattern like that one, HH.

Ive made it up tons of times. Its a great wardrobe staple.

LD

 

[Hamilton_Honey]

I have a pattern like that one, HH.

Ive made it up tons of times. Its a great wardrobe staple.

LD

Nice one

Yes, I keep going back to the same basic dress design with various details - if it ain't broke....

 

[Lady Naiad]

Getting ready to start on this. Going with view C in a orange and greenish gingham fabric.

My sewing machine is quite "vintage" itself (and not particularly in a good way).
I'm hoping it doesn't eat too much of my fabric! :eusa_doh:

 

[Lauren]

Oh my gosh, that's cute! Is that out right now?

 

[Lady Naiad]

I love this dress, Cici.


Lauren, yes! I just picked it up at WalMart last night. However, it was the last one, so apparently it is rather popular.

 

[goldwyn girl]

SayCici, pattern 6117 with the bolero jacket is darling !