Show us your vintage patterns!

[Lady Day]

You gals have had some luck indeed on finding some great patterns.

Finally got around to ironing this McCall pattern

Here are some of the instruction pieces. Im going to make the sort sleeved version in a navy rayon I have

The rest can be seen here.

LD

 

[anabolina]

Wow, some great patterns on here. Congrats on the haul Alexandra and I love the one with the stripes Dollydaydream. Are you working on any patterns right now? That's a 20s pattern, isn't it LD?

I won a lot of 14 rather undescribed patterns on Saturday (you know the sort, basically a picture of the patterns in a box) but it was only 5.95 plus 5 for shipping, so I went for it. Fortunately, most are within an inch or 2 of my measurements and all are for women. Most are sixties and seventies, but there are a few fifties and a couple of forties. I most excited about this one since I've been looking for a pleated circle skirt pattern.

I'm also looking forward to making this one because its a one-yard pattern and I have a lot of smaller yardages.

Also, there's something about this one I like too. (The matching pants and tunic version)

 

[DimeADanceQueen]

Butterick 6633

I found this one on Etsy.com. It's dead stock from the 2000 run that Butterick did.

I love it! I'm making it right now in tropical print and it's gone together so so easily. I believe the seller has it in more sizes too.

 

[kamikat]

I just won this on eBay

 

[TheSwingingBee]

These are the new ones I just got online. I love them, I have a 4 day weekend this weekend so I plan on sewing all of it!

 

[dollydaydream]

fftopic:

What is Etsy? lol

I'm currently making vintage vogue v2903 but I got my 7 way wardrobe patter yesterday & have ordered a few more from Ebay so I shall no doubt have a million on the go soon...lol

I'm looking forward to going fabric shopping after work on payday, I mean Friday.

ANyone know of any good swing jacket/coat patterns from around the 50s? Can't seem to find one at all.

 

[TheSwingingBee]

fftopic:

What is Etsy? lol

I'm currently making vintage vogue v2903 but I got my 7 way wardrobe patter yesterday & have ordered a few more from Ebay so I shall no doubt have a million on the go soon...lol

I'm looking forward to going fabric shopping after work on payday, I mean Friday.

ANyone know of any good swing jacket/coat patterns from around the 50s? Can't seem to find one at all.

Etsy is a website where individuals can sell things they make or supplies for making crafts and clothing the web address is www.etsy.com

 

[cemetarian]

Have ya'll checked out the Pattern Wiki?

http://vintagepatterns.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

There are more than 8000 patterns loaded so far and anyone can load their collections or whatever. All you have to do is register and then walk through the system. It's a great reference and research tool.

 

[dollydaydream]

ahhh I see! Thank you Bee


That pattern site is amazing. But do I realy need to need any more patterns?! lol

 

[VintageJoAnn]

I'm in love with some of the pictures you all have posted. especially the 50's one's with the full skirts.
I just purchased a box of patterns that are my size except I need to add about an inch in the waist.
I'm a pretty good sewer but I'm used to following a modern pattern exactly.
Is it very hard to alter patterns slightly?
I will post some pics soon.
I've already scouted out some 50's yardage.
I'd love to see some of your projects completed.

 

[Miss Neecerie]

I'm in love with some of the pictures you all have posted. especially the 50's one's with the full skirts.
I just purchased a box of patterns that are my size except I need to add about an inch in the waist.
I'm a pretty good sewer but I'm used to following a modern pattern exactly.
Is it very hard to alter patterns slightly?
I will post some pics soon.
I've already scouted out some 50's yardage.
I'd love to see some of your projects completed.

Sewing Lessons and FAQ Thread is where you should ask about sizing up things...

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=11070


Show us What you Made Thread is where to see what folks have made

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=10188

 

[VintageJoAnn]

thank you. will check that out.

 

[ShortClara]

So much cute stuff! DimeaDance, I especially love that pointed bodice dress!

I just won these on the eBay - I really wanted them!

 

[kamikat]

I got a bathing suit pattern, yay!

 

[deadpandiva]

Deadpandiva; The first pattern there looks a lot like one I have;

If this is the one you have I'll gladly scan any missing bits you need

Wow! I like yours better. I have another DuBarry pattern with the exact same sleeve and it dosn't require the sleeve stiffening so I think I'll be okay with out.

Clara I love all your patterns and am green with envy.

I ordered these from Vintage Martini. I think there prices are pretty good and they have a good selection.

 

[Lady Day]

Lookit her shoes/slippers! Those are precious!!

LD

 

[dollydaydream]

I'm so excited I could pee (I'm a classy bird I know). I actually had a proper look at etsy, much much better than Ebay!

Just bought these

A sarong dress pattern. I have been after something like this for so long

And a pretty dress with a bolero pattern.

Total of 14 squid including shipping. Fantastico!

 

[Miss Neecerie]

I was a bad bad girl....

I splurged.

 

[Miss Sis]

Oooooo, Denise, nice patterns. That seller had lots of lovely patterns but the two I liked were going for silly money so I sat on my hands and didn't bid!

I must get a nice 30s blouse pattern for under my suits. I got this pattern partly for the blouse on it's own but I also thought the pinafore would be useful either on it's own in a summer weight or in wool for winter. I personally wouldn't give it the button treatment though. I think it would make me look like an overgrown toddler!

I also bought two sportswear patterns last weekend that I need to photograph. One is one piece beach pyjamas with a little jacket. I've been after something like it for ages. Now I have to find some good fabric! (oh, and actually get on with some sewing.....)

 

[Sunny]

Oh, YUM!!! :eusa_clap

I splurged.