The ones that got away

[sheeplady]

$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.

Are these type of patterns used by professional seamstresses? I can't see a pattern going for that much money unless someone was a professional. (Even then...) I am really curious as to what the buyers do with these?

If the patterns for hats are going for this kind of money, McCall (and the other companies) should re-publish them. I imagine they'd make a lot of money.

 

[Lauren]

I'm not sure, I was wondering the same thing. I know people repro them, but it seems like a lot of money to spend even for that... but if someone did buy it to repro I'd love a copy! hehe.
Maybe just collectors. People go crazy on apron patterns, so maybe they go crazy on hats, too.
I was just thinking of all the real vintage hats I could buy for $400! Lol

 

[Lady Day]

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

This did NOT go for that price! I was watching it but took it out of my cue. Thats ridiculous. You can draft this pattern in your sleep so its not about the styles. I just wonder where this seller gets these patterns from because they have 2 or 3 more hat patterns up now.

Maybe just collectors. People go crazy on apron patterns, so maybe they go crazy on hats, too.

I think that might be it. Apron collectors are a breed I will never understand. I mean $250 for an APRON!? SO I guess hat patterns are the new apron?

ANd DPD, I was watching that 30s hat pattern, too. But it looked like a half baked loaf of bread so I passed.



LD

 

[kamikat]

I was watching both those hat patterns. It really is ridiculous. Hat patterns have always been a bit higher because they aren't as common, but come on!

 

[Drappa]

I was so excited about this dress, but it quickly spiralled out of my price range...

 

[LinaSofia]

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

I watched that! such a cute dress with that collar and button... it went way too high for me too, so I never bid on it

 

[LinaSofia]

I feel your pain Drappa, that's such a pretty dress! I saw that one too.

 

[Lady Day]

$20.49

LD

 

[deadpandiva]

$20.49

LD

I wish I would have seen this. :eusa_doh:

 

[Miss Golightly]

I was so excited about this dress, but it quickly spiralled out of my price range...

That is beautiful - so sorry it couldn't be yours Drappa - it would have been lovely on you.

 

[Drappa]

Thank you Miss G, it sold for over $200 in the end, but how lovely it is

 

[cherry lips]

You win some, you lose some

I was heartbroken when I was outbid on this Perry Ellis Queen of Hearts scarf. If anyone sees one like this again (or owns one you don't wear), pretty please tell me!

Lost:cry:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=160580259364&si=6%252BPrNnfx0VC8oEsRXfma0CG7tR4%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEDWX%3AIT



Won:love:

^I soon found another beauty that could comfort me, by Diane Von Furstenberg.

 

[kamikat]

This pattern went for $86

 

[Drappa]

Why? It is pretty, but not even a complicated pattern from the look of it?

This pattern went for $86

 

[Drappa]

Lovely top, and really interesting construction I thought:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260778744627&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT#ht_823wt_1054

 

[Lady Day]

This pattern went for $86

I saw that one, didn't think too much of it. Wow, $86? You just never know what will make people go gaga for a pattern.

LD

 

[kamikat]

There's a 30s jumper/pinafore that still has 4 days to go and is at over 50. My first bid on it was 9.99 this morning and it jumped every hour or so. I'm curious to see how high it goes but I'll draft my own version.

 

[Lady Day]

I think you are bidding against me, Kamikat

LD

 

[deadpandiva]

I saw that jumper pattern. I love it.

 

[kamikat]

I think you are bidding against me, Kamikat

LD

Not any more. My highest bid was $25 and it's gone much higher than that.