Show us your vintage patterns!

[SarahLouise]

I just received this from eva dress. Has anyone made it up or a similar pattern?

I'd love a pair of these. Please take a photo of the end result Goldwyn!

 

[goldwyn girl]

dakotanorth, Thank you for your imput, I'll be keeping your tips in mind. And I'll be sure to post a photo when it's done which won't be until after Christmas now. I'm still trying to decide on the fabric. Suggestions welcome.

imoldfashioned, Isn't that hood fab !!! I'm doing the overalls first but that blouse is on my list too.

 

[vintagelaura]

imoldfashioned, Isn't that hood fab !!! I'm doing the overalls first but that blouse is on my list too.

Double check the pattern envelope, but I'm almost certain that it does NOT include the hooded blouse. I have the same (original) pattern, and mine has the same illustration but no hood.

I have no idea why they (Simplicity) would illustrate something that is not in the pattern! It was a customer who first brought it to my attention.

Laura

 

[goldwyn girl]

I havn't checked it yet but I will today and report back.

 

[goldwyn girl]

Reporting back.............
My pattern has the pieces for the hooded blouse.

 

[imoldfashioned]

Reporting back.............
My pattern has the pieces for the hooded blouse.

And the crowd goes wild!

You'd look too cute in that hooded blouse--you realize that don't you?

 

[goldwyn girl]

Thank you

 

[vintagelaura]

Reporting back.............
My pattern has the pieces for the hooded blouse.

Thank you for checking!! I never thought they would have put out two different versions of the blouse. I wonder why they changed it without updating the illustrationg?

I'll have to keep looking for the pattern *with* the hood!

Laura

 

[Lotus Leroux]

Here are a few patterns I picked up recently on-line...Now to find the time to sew them!

 

[deadpandiva]

Isn't it lovely! I want to make that this year for the summer. It's meant to be easy, so I really hope it is, as I'm not very experienced.
The reason most of my patterns are fifties ones is because I have hips two sizes larger than my waist and finding clothes to fit is a pain and as I'm not very experienced, a full skirt seems the better option than trying to tailor something to fit around these hips of mine lol

I have the same problem and most of my patterns are 50's repros also.

 

[RedHotRidinHood]

Isn't it lovely! I want to make that this year for the summer. It's meant to be easy, so I really hope it is, as I'm not very experienced.
The reason most of my patterns are fifties ones is because I have hips two sizes larger than my waist and finding clothes to fit is a pain and as I'm not very experienced, a full skirt seems the better option than trying to tailor something to fit around these hips of mine lol

I made 6175 a number of years ago, and it turns out looking very dressy and feminine. It kind of reminds me of a bridesmaid dress-if you did it in the right fabric it would be a wonderful formal dress! You might have a little difficulty with the shoulder stays that hold the gathers, so go slow and take your time. It is really a nice frock!

 

[ShortClara]

I have the same problem and most of my patterns are 50's repros also.

Tritto, Ladies. I end up buying patterns for the hips and taking in the waist.

 

[SarahLouise]

Lotus Leroux - those two dresses are lovely.

I haven't started sewing classes yet so these are my first pattern purchases. I'm looking for simple and not advance patterns on purpose due to my inexperience but I can't help eyeing them up!

I was watching this pants suit set but it went for more than I was willing to pay -

Also missed out on this -

 

[deadpandiva]

I love the first one. I am always looking for simple 1940's patterns. Most of what I've found is fair too complicated for me.

 

[Lotus Leroux]

Thanks SarahLouise!

I really like the first pattern you posted. It is lovely!

 

[lyburnum]

These are some of my repro (and one vintage) patterns. I have another box of ones I don't like so much. I've made almost all of them, just not a pair of trousers or some of the evening dresses - as I have less reason to make those.

These are some of the patterns I've ordered recently:

The trousers are for my boyfriend, as I'd like to start making some stuff for him too once we're married, and we've talked about how difficult it is to find decent mens patterns these days.

 

[lyburnum]

Couple more today:

 

[Snookie]

Here's the patterns I received yesterday from Vintage Martini's end-of year sale.

Simplicity 1942

Hollywood 1938(?)

Advance 1945

 

[Lotus Leroux]

Snookie! Those patterns are FABULOUS! I especially love the Simplicity
suit. Do share when they are sewn up!

 

[anabolina]

Wow, ya'll have some great patterns. So inspiring. I wonder what's going on the 'bay right now.....