Show us your vintage patterns!

[Lauren]

Okie dokie
The first is early-mid 20's.
The second is probably 1912-14
The third and fourth are probably 1916-18

 

[Sunny]

I just unpacked my sewing machine and found this pattern. I'm rather out of practice with sewing, so the dress is intimidating, frankly. I really love the envelope!

*gulp* That is amazing. Don't sell that one - or if you do, get a good price for it. I could easily be wrong, but it does look like a high-end pattern.

 

[cassylynn]

Not vintage but a reproduction of a vintage pattern....

I just bought this pattern from Eva Dress. Has anyone made this one? If so, any tips/pointers before I start would be greatly appreciated for I know that vintage patterns can be quite confusing at times. lol

 

[ShoreRoadLady]

Some tips can be found at Threads' online site, here:

http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00209.asp

And if the pattern is perforated (unprinted), they have tips on that too.
http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00210.asp

 

[cassylynn]

Some tips can be found at Threads' online site, here:

http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00209.asp

And if the pattern is perforated (unprinted), they have tips on that too.
http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00210.asp

Thank you so much, I'll have to check it out!

 

[RetroModelSari]

Right now I´m waiting for that one to arrive!

 

[Aurora]

I've got three of those Reveille patterns

fftopic: I've got a box of patterns, maybe about 100+ to sell, how much is reasonable for a complete not-rare 50's pattern?

 

[Lady Day]

I just listed some patterns in classifieds.

LD

 

[DimeADanceQueen]

Hi Cassylynn!
I've made this particular pattern up probably almost half a dozen times by now, both the pants and the overalls. It's nice and easy, for the most part.
if you want to put bottons on the side for the pants instead of the zipper you'll probably has to make your own facings and placket. My pattern didn't come with those pieces.
Other then that, it's a pretty easy sew, I've actually used it as a teaching tool before!
Good luck!!

 

[Lolly B]

I've got three of those Reveille patterns

fftopic: I've got a box of patterns, maybe about 100+ to sell, how much is reasonable for a complete not-rare 50's pattern?

I would check out what comparable patterns are selling for at sites like Lanetz Living, Rusty Zipper, Mom's Patterns, Vintage Martini, etc. That way you can see what other people are asking for them.

 

[Aurora]

Thanks - Will do that tonight

 

[deadpandiva]

 

[kamikat]

Deadpan, I SOOOOO love that top one! Can't wait to see what you make from it.

 

[kamikat]

Just won a couple. I'm really excited to get the first one.

 

[Sunny]

That first one is amazing, Kamikat! It's going to look amazing on you. Do you have a material in mind yet?

I've won some really nice patterns recently.

I was SO excited about this nightgown pattern.

 

[Lady Day]

LOVE this one!

What is that, mid to late 30s?

LD

 

[Snookie]

I'm guessing it's '37 or '38. '38 if I HAD to pick a year. How close am I, Sunny?

I'm totally drooling over that one too...

 

[JupitersDarling]

I'm digging this one. I saw a similarly styled pattern by Sears Roebuck on ebay a month ago, but unfortunately missed out on it. Please post a pic when you make it up!!

 

[Sunny]

LOVE this one!

What is that, mid to late 30s?

LD

I'm guessing it's '37 or '38. '38 if I HAD to pick a year. How close am I, Sunny?

I'm totally drooling over that one too...

It's Simplicity 2605, which I'm pretty sure puts it at 1938. Great guess, Snookie! That's what I guessed before I looked it up - great minds think alike! I have no idea yet what I'll make it from, but I like both views.

Thanks, JupitersDarling! I've come to the unfortunate realization that most of my summer vintage is house dresses or other casual, workaday cotton prints. I'm not quite comfortable wearing those to work, so I've been getting some nicer patterns. My dilemma is too many options! Once again, I like both views!

 

[ShrinkingViolet]

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!