The ones that got away

[Jenniferose7]

I have been dying for a vintage sarong dress pattern. This baby was part of a 6 pattern lot. The rest of the patterns were quite bland so I was basically stalking the auction just for Simplicity 1168. The winning bid was $56 and I just couldn't rationalize getting into a bidding war and paying upwards of God knows how much for essentially one pattern. *Sigh*

I shall continue the hunt...

 

[jetgirl]

Oh, I love this.
That's a bummer. Probably went to a film costume designer or something.

Red Cross uniform. $27, which isnt bad at all, I just was on the fence about bidding.

LD

 

[SayCici]

Noooooooooooooooo

Forgot about it. I love the blouse.

 

[Lady Day]

Sorry, Cici.

500+ page catalog from a Chicago mail order company, 1941. I mainly wanted it because its not a Sears or Wards, but I have a lot of Sears' and Wards'...

$38, my highest was $37. I dont think Ill loose any sleep.

LD

 

[Lauren]

Bummer Those are my favorites. I lost a Chicago Mail Order from 1935 today. Outbid at the last second

 

[Lady Day]

Seriously, this is the 4th time Ive seen this apron come up in varying conditions in 4 months and each time its gone for $50+ :eusa_doh:

There must be a free $20 bill in the envelope or something lol

LD

 

[Deleted member 12480]

how frustrating!!

 

[kamikat]

I lost these Mervin wave clips. They only went for $31 but it's hard to justify over $30 on haircare product right now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130372806567&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:US:1123

 

[Lady Day]

how frustrating!!

Im just kind of just watching them for sport now. I dont care for the curved waist line of the front, that looks strange. But obviously this isnt as rare a pattern as the price demonstrates. 4 in less than half a year!? Whatever!

LD

 

[goldwyn girl]

I have been dying for a vintage sarong dress pattern. This baby was part of a 6 pattern lot. The rest of the patterns were quite bland so I was basically stalking the auction just for Simplicity 1168. The winning bid was $56 and I just couldn't rationalize getting into a bidding war and paying upwards of God knows how much for essentially one pattern. *Sigh*

I shall continue the hunt...

Sorry to hear you missed out on the pattern it's a beauty !!

 

[crazydaisy]

broke my heart

 

[crazydaisy]

...and then somebody snatched this 40s red and green pretty little shirt right from under my nose, while i was waiting to get paid for an item i sold in order to be able "buy it now"... i loved that little blouse and should have been mine...:cry: :cry: :cry:

 

[bettydarling]

^^^that is unspeakably divine, I can see why your heartbroken!

 

[crazydaisy]

what a stunner!!!!!!!!!

 

[KittyT]

Sat on these amazing Faryl Robin's too long and they sold :-(

 

[Lady Day]

$19
Not bad but I couldn't afford it. I thought it was interesting, and its a 48 bust!
Oh, I gotta get some money

Also I was just watching this one. It ended up going for a bit less than $38. Ill never get the wrap dress obsession. [huh]

LD

 

[KittyT]

this dress is just like THE dress that has its own thread here, only the wrap is in reverse!

Ill never get the wrap dress obsession. [huh]

It's quite simple really... no pesky zippers!

I love wrap around dresses - they always fit no matter how my weight fluctuates. They're just so forgiving!

 

[Lady Day]

Suuure....

LD

 

[deadpandiva]

This blouse was beyond my skills anyway and super expensive.

 

[Lauren]

Ooh! that jumper sportswear pattern! I've seen it a few times, and always thought it was cute. Bummer.
That blouse!! Saved a pic of that- that's AMAZING.
So sad, those are so nice.