The ones that got away

[Marla]

Oh, such lovely things! I'm sorry for each and every loss.

My tale of woe: I had bought some adorable, dream-come-true late 50s/early 60s deadstock hot pink high waisted clamdiggers while home on break in early March. As the weather has been too chilly to wear them yet, I put them in my "summer" drawer alongside my shorts and things.

I went to get them last weekend and they've vanished! Now, I live in a dormitory suite with three other girls, who regularly have big parties in our room full of people I don't know. After a fruitless search of my tiny cement-cube dorm room, I'm starting to realize that pants don't just walk away on their own and my beautiful pink pedal pushers are probably stolen :cry:

How terrible! That sort of thing would have me looking for new roommates . But with your pants being such a distinctive item, at least you'll recognize them right away if you see someone wearing them on campus!

 

[Lady Day]

1937 Hollywood Patterns catalog!

LD

 

[fuzzylizzie]

My tale of woe: I had bought some adorable, dream-come-true late 50s/early 60s deadstock hot pink high waisted clamdiggers while home on break in early March. As the weather has been too chilly to wear them yet, I put them in my "summer" drawer alongside my shorts and things.

I went to get them last weekend and they've vanished! Now, I live in a dormitory suite with three other girls, who regularly have big parties in our room full of people I don't know. After a fruitless search of my tiny cement-cube dorm room, I'm starting to realize that pants don't just walk away on their own and my beautiful pink pedal pushers are probably stolen :cry:

It's creepy to think someone actually went through your clothing!

Marla's right, hopefully you'll spot them but then there's the sticky problem of getting them back.

 

[Lady Day]

So who bought the $160 hat pattern?

LD

 

[RodeoRose]

Thanks Marla and Fuzzylizzie, it's a really creepy feeling! I'm having trouble picturing any of the girls at my school actually wearing high-waisted hot pink pants, but we shall see! My hope is that they were "borrowed" and will reappear soon...

LadyDay, that's an insane price for a hat pattern! The prices things go for on this thread just makes my head spin; I can't help but wonder who these people are who actually shell out $200 for rayon day dresses and $100+ for patterns. I envy them, that's for sure

 

[deadpandiva]

So who bought the $160 hat pattern?

LD

WOW! I saw that pattern but didn't bid because Eva Dress has a repro in size 23". I know the original is more desireble but WOW!

 

[Lady Day]

There is a repro of that in a 23"!? Oh, I may have to pop over there....

LD

 

[MaryMary]

Did anyone notice the gorgeous green 30's 40's cotton day dress on Ebay? Sadly it was already lost to me when I saw it go above $85 but I honestly never predicted it would go to $213!!!! I love it, but when I think of some of the gorgeous evening gowns I could buy with that price tag...I dunno!!! What do you gals think- worth the bucks?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380328587420&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[deadpandiva]

I love the collar. I must try and find a pattern like that.

 

[Drappa]

This technically hasn't gotten away yet, as it's still for sale, but it's too big for me So adorable with the removable cape!

 

[LittleMissToniJo]

Did anyone notice the gorgeous green 30's 40's cotton day dress on Ebay? Sadly it was already lost to me when I saw it go above $85 but I honestly never predicted it would go to $213!!!! I love it, but when I think of some of the gorgeous evening gowns I could buy with that price tag...I dunno!!! What do you gals think- worth the bucks?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380328587420&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

This is so funny!! I was watching this one, too! It was a little too big for me, and WAY out of my price range, but I loved it!

 

[Lady Day]

Started at $9.99 and had a BIN for $50 lol
Was only up for a day. Wow.

LD

 

[Lauren]

Wow- that pattern is pretty fabulous.

 

[LittleMissToniJo]

This is on eBay right now but it's too big for me! Someone please buy this!! :-( I wish I could, booo

 

[Lady Day]

$382.

LD

 

[lolly_loisides]

:eeek: ^^^^^^^^^^^^ that's insane!

 

[Lauren]

Whoa. That's gotta be some sort of record for a hat pattern.

 

[Lady Day]

Yeah, its pretty obscene. It jumped from $50 to $370 in one bid. I honestly think it was panic bidding.
I just cant understand that. I dont understand how that pattern will ever make back that value. I just cant process that.

LD

 

[deadpandiva]

I had my eye on that hat pattern and this one that went for $412.77. They are both from the same seller.

 

[deadpandiva]

$123.50. I am done with bidding on hat patterns for a while. the most I ever paid was approx $55.00 for a late 30's hat pattern.