hotrod_elf
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There was a ebay link a while ago that had all the pattern numbers and the dates they were issued. I dont know if it still around. If anything go though ebay and do a search there.
newtovintage said:Hello! I know this may be off topic, but how can you find out what year a pattern was made in if the envelope has no date? I have some patterns that I think may be 40's vintage patterns, but they have no year on them. Can anyone tell me how I can figure out the date?
Sarah
ShoreRoadLady said:Cemetarian.com has one of the most comprehensive guides online:
http://www.cemetarian.com/index.php?pr=Dating_Sewing_Patterns
You can also post photos here, and I'm sure someone will be able to help. The clothing style, hair, accessories, and type of illustration pictured are good at roughly estimating a pattern's date.
decodoll said:You really just have to have a feel for the periods and what they look like. A sorta general guide I usually tell them is original price, but even this varied between brand and whether it was a designer pattern or just an average one.
deadpandiva said:
It's a sickness.
SassyLindaB said:I made a hat...well sort of...more like I altered an existing one...got a cheapy from Target and chopped it and adorned it with feathers and clock pieces
http://atclindab.blogspot.com/2008/09/im-mad-hatter.html
I've attached a link to my art blog that shows my boys modelling the before and after
goldwyn girl said:RedHotRidinHood, I have just drooled all over the key board you have more will power than me, I could'nt part with any of those beautys.
deadpandiva said:
RedHotRidinHood said:Well, I have to sell SOMETHING; I like to eat, as does my boy! It was hard giving up the majority of them, but there is no way in the world I could make them all in my lifetime anyway! lol
Lady Day said:Mis Sis,
I LOVE the jacket on that pattern, it is so cute with the cut of the dress.
I found a seller on eBay that has TONS of 30s patterns (many in larger sizes) for buy it now or best offer price.
These I got for at least 1/3 LESS than her asking price!
The coat pattern is great, but the dress will be my first NRA item! Im so excited
LD
I know. I've been wanting a Scottish hat for ages.Joie DeVive said:I lurve those military/Scottish styled ones. Drool...
maggiethespy said:
ShrinkingViolet said:I picked up these two patterns from Etsy, they were $5 each
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