kamikat said:Being a curvy gal, I have a hard time finding vintage blouses or blouse patterns. So, I've decided to try my hand at adapting a modern blouse patterns. I have a bunch of the reprint Simplicity and Vogue patterns, but none of them have blouses. I'm looking for pics of either patterns or garments for a nice short-sleved blouse, bonus points for anything that doesn't have to be tucked in, ie peplum or some other treatment (still have that pregnancy pooch to hide).
I have almost all of the modern reprints. There's only one 40's blouse and it has some weird pleats that I think would be unflattering to a very full bust.Snookie said:You're looking for inspiration pics, right? Not modern patterns in print?
I love Threads anyway. I should resubscribe.Snookie said:ALSO, check out the Sept. issue of Threads mag. The whole issue focuses on making vintage inspired pieces.
kamikat said:Has anyone made up Simplicity 4044? It's the second suit pattern in LD's post or the pattern in the post where I quote her. I'm working on the jacket and it's not going together the same way as other vintage (or reprints) that I've made. So, now, I'm gettting suspicious of other elements in the pattern. I'd love to hear from others who have made this.
kamikat said:Does anyone have a modern, in-print pattern for a pencil skirt? Thanks!
anabolina said:I really like the skirt on the Simplicity 4047.
It's quick and easy. I've made it up twice now, which is a lot for me since I have so many patterns. The skirt does have more ease then I'm looking for, so I took in the sides a bit. The shirt on the pattern is also very nice and I think I'm going to make up the jacket come December or so. Whenever it gets nippy, or doesn't here in Dallas. lol
anabolina said:Hey, I've heard a lot about that issue of Threads magazine. I looked for it at Hancocks and couldn't find it. Wear is it sold?
kamikat said:I just bought that this weekend when they were on sale! Thanks for the tip about ease. I'm glad you lke the shirt, I've been wanting to make it for a while and have some lovely china silk for it.
kamikat said:has anyone made this one? It makes up really quickly. I cut it out last night and worked for 2hrs today and all I have left to do is install the zip and hem. The problem, though, is that I don't know what top to wear with it. I tried a regular button-front blouse and the collar looks funny. I tried a scoop neck T, but that looks funny. Any ideas? On the pattern front, it looks good with a turtleneck, but that doesn't work for summer.
epr25 said:Hi there ladies. I am unfortunatley nto able to sew. I never learned. I do howver have about 200 or so vintage patterns of everything. Dress, nightgowns, skirts, shirts, ect. I have found these at garge sales to list on ebay. How do you guys think would be the best way to do so? Like size groupings?
kamikat said:grouping by size is a good way to go.