Show us your vintage patterns!

[scotrace]

One that got away

Watched and watched this thing, and when it ended... a sick child took higher priority. But darn! Really wanted that one.

Time to start using a sniper I guess. Ugh.

 

[Ms.Casino]

Classes at Revamp in LA - resizing vintage patterns

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[Sachet]

Vintage Pattern Sites

While looking for information regarding an easy way to copy Vintage Patterns I stumbled across this first site, which lead to the many others. I have posted merely a few (from the list) that Lounge members might find especially interesting and useful. There are many, many more to peruse at your leisure.

I know that ebay is a wonderful resource, but maybe some of these sites might prove to be helpful, too.

Enjoy!


Buying Patterns Online
http://www.gbacg.org/buying.htm

Commercial Pattern Archive
http://www.uri.edu/library/special_collections/COPA/db.php?gosearch=0
"The Commercial Pattern Archive provides a unique tool for researchers and designers to recreate or date clothing from 1868 to 1956. The Archive is an official project of Save America's Treasures."

Women's Vintage Patterns for Dresses
http://www.acmenotions.com/wovipafordr.html

Men's Vintage Patterns
http://www.acmenotions.com/mevisepa1.html

The Blue Gardenia
http://www.thebluegardenia.com/

Decades of Style
http://www.decadesofstyle.com/

 

[scotrace]

One more

And

"Advice for larpers."
http://www.skaro.com/larpcostlist.html

 

[fuzzylizzie]

Thanks for posting these. One can never have too many patterns!

Lizzie

 

[Daisy Buchanan]

I don't sew, but I came across this site, and to me it looked like it had a lot of patterns. I hope you all are staying warm, it's freezing here in the northeast!
http://www.erawearhouse.com/EraWearhouse/productslist.aspx?CategoryID=21&selection=15

 

[humblestumble]

Patterns Retro and Vintage

Anyone got any tips on sewing (or crafting...) patterns That are or can be Retro looking or vintage looking? I really dig the 40s, but I also like the Retro bombshell look too.

I'm mostly asking for modern patterns, or your favorite vintage sellers who are (extremely) cheap? LOL. I have practically nothing when it comes to money (I babysit from time to time and spend the money fast on patterns)

I hate my current wardrobe and I am trying to accumulate patterns for when I really get into sewing clothes for myself. I know it will take a while to get the mula to do this, but it's a life goal.

I have a ton of patterns already that I think can translate well into retro looking styles. But I really lack in the knowledge of what fabric colors to use - especially for vintage looks. I'm pretty horrible when it comes to that.

Here are some links to sketches I've done just so you can see a taste of my (wannabe) style:

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/23657323/

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/23657469/

 

[Lauren]

Your sketches look very much like what they have in pattern catalogs right now, with just a little alterations. The toughest part is going to be adding the details you've put on (like the flames and stuff) unless you find a fabric that actually has it printed like that.

Go to the Joann website and check out their sales flyers in your area. You'll find that they will often have sales where patterns are like $1.99, or 75% off. The best ones in my opinion are Vogues, but they are also the most complicated. For the ones that aren't so expensive, try your hand at Mccall and Simplicity. You can even look up their websites if you want to see before you go what patterns you want.

For fabric, also check the Joann flyer when they're having a sale. I find their fabrics generally overpriced (but then again, I'm used to the garment district!) but every once in a while they'll have a sale where it's 50% off the clearance prices, and that's when I stock up for upcoming projects. Something also to keep in mind is not to always look for a fabric for a pattern, but if you fall in love with a fabric first, you'll get to where you know JUST what pattern to use, and you'll have a match made in heaven. Have fun!!

 

[decodoll]

Something also to keep in mind is not to always look for a fabric for a pattern, but if you fall in love with a fabric first, you'll get to where you know JUST what pattern to use, and you'll have a match made in heaven. Have fun!!

Agreed, It's generally easier to find a pattern for a fabric that you've already found than to find the fabric once you're set on something particular that might not exist!

Um.....by the way if anyone comes across purple and ivory one-inch striped taffeta or dupioni silk, please let me know. (classic example of do as I say, not as I do )

 

[colleency]

You could do that flame as an applique. Look in quilting books for instructions on how to do applique.

 

[Kathleen Klein]

smoking jacket

The jacket is stunning.
It will be gorgeous.
xokmk

 

[humblestumble]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys! I have a lot of patterns from Simplicity already, I love that company. I dont have as much vogue but I LOVE their 40s looking patterns, and I have them on my wishlist.

I've never done an applique before, but I will try it out one of these days. I figured that's probably the only way I could do it beside stenciling it.

 

[Lauren]

A REALLY easy way to do it is by using double sided fusible webbing. I think you should be able to get it at any fabric store. You would draw what design you want without seam allowances onto the fusible, iron it on the fabric which you want to be the applique, then iron it on the fabric of the dress (or whatever. Set your maching to a zig zag or buttonhole stitch, then follow around the edges, grabbing both the applique and the base fabric.

There's another explination here. This is mostly used in quilting, but it should work for clothing as well

 

[CherryRed]

Vintage Vogue

Have you seen these?




If you have a Hancock Fabric, they will sometimes have them for 75% off.

 

[Miss Neecerie]

Have you seen these?




If you have a Hancock Fabric, they will sometimes have them for 75% off.

and occaisionally Joann's will have them for 3.95 each.....

I have 10 of them bought at this price....

 

[Tin Pan Sally]

Most fabric stores sell sloper patterns to make a basic pattern to fit you specifically. Once you have that, you can make any style you want. You'll never have to buy a pattern again (ideally).
Here's an interesting site:
http://www.vintagesewing.info/1940s/4x-lgcm/lgcm-toc-long.html

 

[humblestumble]

Thanks Lauren for the link! That makes a lot of sense to me actually.

And yeah, I've been thinking about a sloper pattern now for a while... the only problem is that I have ideas I draw out and I don't know how to draw them out as a pattern peice - like draw them flat in peices. (draft, lol couldnt think of the word). there are some online classes but I don't make much dough yet for that. I think that would be ideal for me, really. Thanks for that other cool link

For now I'll just have to adjust and alter patterns and clothes, which kind of sucks because that means I have to buy double the fabric. I think I'm getting the hang of it a little bit so far. I'm sewing my first dress that may actually fit

 

[Lauren]

I'd love to see pics of some of your favorite vintage patterns! Whether you have photos of them made up, or pics of the covers... seems we're always talking patterns and sewing so I'd love to see what you gals have collected

 

[Vanessa]

Ditto! I'd love to see everyone else's patterns. Lauren and I spend so much time searching/buying/ooh and ahhing over patterns. . .can't hurt to spend some more time, right?

 

[LolitaHaze]

Some of mine...

Here are a few I have... I bought most of them recently from Ebay (of course) and a few I bought from Ebay a while back. Enjoy.

~Lolita