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They're prices are pretty high. HOWEVER, they do have some of the more unusual patterns. If I fall in love with a pattern there, I will spend some time trying to find it from other sources. If I can't find it, I'll bookmark it and think on it for a week or so. Generally, something turns up that is similar enough at a much better price. So far, I haven't purchased anything from them. My favorite source is still eBay. Yes, it can be competitive, but you'll also find gems where the seller doesn't know what he has and lists it for $0.99 or you just happen to be the only bidder. Only you know what your budget can allow, but I think long and hard about any pattern over $20.kymeratale said:Hello ladies,
A friend sent me a link to www.sovintagepatterns.com after I was talking about learning to sew so I could make myself vintage stuff. I have been following this thread (amongst others) to start learning some of this stuff. I had a look at the site and I am wondering how their prices compare to other places, auctions, etc. They seem a little bit high based on what I have read here. So, those of you who know way more about this than I do, how are their prices?
Miss 1929 said:Sign me up for one! I love the whole thing, the shoulder seams, the trim... yummy. Picture it in green and white plaid on the diagonal, with white organdie ruffles!!!!!
kamikat said:They're prices are pretty high. HOWEVER, they do have some of the more unusual patterns. If I fall in love with a pattern there, I will spend some time trying to find it from other sources. If I can't find it, I'll bookmark it and think on it for a week or so. Generally, something turns up that is similar enough at a much better price. So far, I haven't purchased anything from them. My favorite source is still eBay. Yes, it can be competitive, but you'll also find gems where the seller doesn't know what he has and lists it for $0.99 or you just happen to be the only bidder. Only you know what your budget can allow, but I think long and hard about any pattern over $20.
Lauren said:Love the patterns everyone has been finding! :eusa_clap
I'd been looking for this one for a while. Finally found a copy!
I did a search and couldn't find anyone reproing this one yet... anyone know if I'm mistaken? [huh]
SayCici said:Lauren, I'd definitely buy a repro of that pattern from you for that jumper on the left!!
DPD, the third one reminds me of Star Trek, haha, I like it!
I won this a few nights ago for under $5 incl. shipping (in a size up, this image is from the Vintage Pattern wiki):
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Miss Sis said:Ditto, GG. It doesn't stop me looking but it stops me buying, and that's the main thing!
I honestly don't know where you ladies find the time to make so many things. I find I seem to have about three minutes a day where I'm not doing something else that really is more important than sewing!!!