Show us your vintage patterns!

[deadpandiva]

I had planned to make this dress over the weekend, but I just realised there's a part missing ...
Although the pattern was sold to me as complete (ages ago)

I thought it wouldn't harm to ask if anyone owns this pattern too and would be willing to copy the back bodice for me? Mine is size 16 but I could probably make it work with other sizes ... would make me so very happy!

I hat when that happens. I had to throw away pattern that was sold to me as complete. It was supposed to have 11 peices and only had 5 and at least one of those peices was from a different pattern. I usually check them right away but with my allergies being as they are I couldn't.

 

[ShrinkingViolet]

Thanks for your sympathy, Deadpan Diva. It really sucks! And the pattern wasn't cheap, either.
If this is a common problem, maybe we could set up a "dating/matchmaking service" for lost pattern parts?

 

[ShoreRoadLady]

@ShrinkingViolet: Ah, but there is such a place! Pattern Rescue apparently helps match pattern owners with lost pieces, among other things.

 

[ShrinkingViolet]

Thanks for the tip! Heaven sent ...

 

[Lauren]

Just got a new one from Vintage Martini

 

[fluffy-tiger]

Sorry if this post is huge. I have been collecting some lutteroh over the past year as I find it difficult to get vintage patterns in my size and I am not confident enough to size up patterns, so these are my solution. I know they can be expensive on ebay, but I have never paid a lot for mine, I have just been patient and bid on quiet days. But even the expensive books are worth it if you have the money, one of my books has 255 patterns and if you were buying those individually would be a fortune. Anyway less bore and more eye candy:- lol

 

[Darhling]

Wow Fluffy Tiger, those patterns are just beautiful! Have you made any of those?

 

[fluffy-tiger]

I have made a few lutterloh patterns but not the ones shown. I made a couple of bras the other day which are in the "show us what you made" thread, but I do intend to make the green polka dot dress shown above soon, so I will post when I have finished.

 

[Lauren]

Ooooohhhh.... I'm loving those. Always wanted to try Lutteroh, but haven't gotten the chance yet. I'm especially loving the strapless jumpsuit.

 

[fluffy-tiger]

I'm especially loving the strapless jumpsuit.

Yeh, I for a moment thought I would try it, until I remembered that there is no way ever on this planet that unless I dropped a few stone I could ever look that good in it. Nevertheless a girl can dream, maybe one day.....

 

[Lotus Leroux]

Lauren- great dress! I look forward to seeing it made up!

ShrinkingViolet- I hope you can track down that missing pattern piece because that is a fabulous dress!

I just bought this McCall pattern on Etsy.

 

[Lauren]

Ooh! Cute pattern.

I'm SO excited about this one! Just won it on ebay:

 

[MissMissy]

Lutterloh

I have some most excellent news!!!!! I had been scouring e-bay and internet used book stores for a retro fifties Lutterloh book in my price range with no luck (someone in CA has a $600 price tag on theirs, and there is one on Amazon for $355[huh] ). Well just today I decided to e-mail Frank Lutterloh and ask if they planned on re-releasing the vintage books and much to my surprise he sent a response right away saying it's a great idea and that they are working on it and to keep checking their website for the additions!!!

Since he didn't have an exact time frame I would have to believe they are in the beginning stages of the process but I will continue to check the site and of course report back here when anything becomes available.

Yay, I'm so excited.

Missy

 

[lyburnum]

fluffy tiger those patterns are simply divine, I particularly love the cross over back dress, gorgeous.

 

[Rockapin-up]

Ooh! Cute pattern.

I'm SO excited about this one! Just won it on ebay:

Lovely pattern Lauren, are yon gonna make that for you big day?

 

[sixsexsix]

I have some most excellent news!!!!! I had been scouring e-bay and internet used book stores for a retro fifties Lutterloh book in my price range with no luck (someone in CA has a $600 price tag on theirs, and there is one on Amazon for $355[huh] ). Well just today I decided to e-mail Frank Lutterloh and ask if they planned on re-releasing the vintage books and much to my surprise he sent a response right away saying it's a great idea and that they are working on it and to keep checking their website for the additions!!!

Since he didn't have an exact time frame I would have to believe they are in the beginning stages of the process but I will continue to check the site and of course report back here when anything becomes available.

Yay, I'm so excited.

Missy

This is great news - thank you for sharing!!

 

[CherryRed]

I just wanted to mention that I have a Vintage Vogue pattern over in the classifieds up for sale/trade in case any of the sewing ladies may have missed it.

 

[Lauren]

Lovely pattern Lauren, are yon gonna make that for you big day?

Thanks! Nope, we're doing an Edwardian theme for the wedding, but I have it as an excuse to make a killer evening gown

 

[cassylynn]

I'm not sure if I'm in the right thread...

I don't know if this has been answered in another thread or in this one but where do you gals find your patterns? If it is eBay, what are your favorite searches/search words? I am having a terrible time finding 40's patterns for a bust size 38 or 40 especially blouse patterns. Please help! Thanks

 

[Lady Day]

If you google 'vintage patterns' you will find a number of independent sells online selling them. One of my favorite places is Woodland Farms Antiques.

Stores at Etsy.com have them.
Numbers of clusters of online vintage stores have them.
Check local flea markets.
I find searching on eBay depends on the era you are looking for. I do a general 'vintage pattern' search, then look through all the crap that brings up. You tend to find the best patterns by sifting.

LD