Show us your vintage patterns!

[Lady Day]

Got these three for $9. They are late 40s, but in my size, and I wanted them for the blouse tops anyway. Im sure Ill make good use of them.

LD

 

[Viviene]

If you read the blog "A Dress A Day" Erin always advertises pattern sales that are going on. http://www.dressaday.com/dressaday.html

 

[deadpandiva]

The Culottes will be good for the summer.

And this for my sister.

 

[jacqueline101]

I am looking for vintage hair accessory patterns

I know this isnt quiet old enough to be vintage but i am looking for some head band patterns. I would like to know if you have any other hair accessory patterns.

 

[Inky]

I recently acquired yet another skirt pattern - l love separates!

This is a 12 gored skirt, 1942, and I am curious over the suggested fabrics. One of the suggestions is denim, which I think would be great in a lighter weight for this skirt, but I had no idea that ladies of 1942 would be wearing denim skirts - what say you wise vintage vixens?

Click here for a large size photo of the back of the pattern envelope.

 

[kamikat]

I recently acquired yet another skirt pattern - l love separates!

This is a 12 gored skirt, 1942, and I am curious over the suggested fabrics. One of the suggestions is denim, which I think would be great in a lighter weight for this skirt, but I had no idea that ladies of 1942 would be wearing denim skirts - what say you wise vintage vixens?

Click here for a large size photo of the back of the pattern envelope.

I say go for it! Since the pattern recommends it, it clearly was used. My guess is that a denim skirt might have been more for home cleaning/work/light gardening use since it is a casual fabric.

 

[Inky]

I say go for it! Since the pattern recommends it, it clearly was used. My guess is that a denim skirt might have been more for home cleaning/work/light gardening use since it is a casual fabric.

Thanks Kamikat! I agree, if they McCall's folks suggested it, then I just might do it. I don't dress "true" vintage anyway, and a denim skirt would be very useful in my weekend wardrobe to be sure!

 

[exquisitebones]

deadpandiva, I have that SAME coulotte pattern!!!

 

[miss_smith]

This is one of my favorite patterns from the 40s that I own. I really want to make it this summer in linen.

 

[Lady Day]

Thanks Kamikat! I agree, if they McCall's folks suggested it, then I just might do it. I don't dress "true" vintage anyway, and a denim skirt would be very useful in my weekend wardrobe to be sure!

You could also do a twill, just like denim except only one (I forget the term!) direction, the top material is colored fabric, against an un-dyed (I forget the term!) direction

I rarely see skirts in those waist sizes! Hmm, sure is pretty....

LD

 

[miss_smith]

This morning I bought these two over at the Vintage Fashion Library where they are having a 15% off sale
I cannot wait for them to come! I've never made pants, with the exception of bloomers.

 

[Medvssa]

This morning I bought these two over at the Vintage Fashion Library where they are having a 15% off sale

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I really like these lounging pajamas and this dress. However, I do not see any information in the website and FAQ about international orders does anyone know if the ship internationally?

 

[miss_smith]

I saw that dress too! Soooo pretty. I would make the one on the right

 

[miss_smith]

However, I do not see any information in the website and FAQ about international orders does anyone know if the ship internationally?

They have some that are downloadable...I tried entering an international zip code in the "Shipping Estimate" box, but it just came up saying "Manual Shipping". I would try it. Worst thing that can happen is they tell you that they don't ship internationally and cancel the order. Because you're right I don't see any information on it anywhere.
Did you try emailing her and asking?

 

[CherryRed]

This morning I bought these two over at the Vintage Fashion Library where they are having a 15% off sale
I cannot wait for them to come! I've never made pants, with the exception of bloomers.

I just made those pants on the left last week in navy twill. They are super easy! I even had to alter my pattern and had no trouble.

 

[miss_smith]

I just made those pants on the left last week in navy twill. They are super easy! I even had to alter my pattern and had no trouble.

Oooh! Do we get to see a picture? Please
What alterations did you have to do?

 

[Medvssa]

Did you try emailing her and asking?

No... I guess that is what I should do

 

[CherryRed]

Oooh! Do we get to see a picture? Please
What alterations did you have to do?

The pattern wasn't my size, so I just has to size it up. I don't have any pics yet but will post when I get some.

 

[Lady Day]

Two more.

I really like the first one, and the dicky options (on both of them)!

LD

 

[kamikat]

LD, I LUV the Hollywood pattern! Where do you find such lovely patterns in those sizes? I've sworn off buying size 30s and 32s. I'm tired of grading.