Jen from My Measuring Tape and LiEr from ikat bag continue their series on pattern drafting. In this installment, Jen shows how to create necklines, facings, and a sleeveless armscye. Go to the tutorial .…...
60s tie-neck dress, size 36" Happy Friday, all! I took this whole week off, so it's been like one big weekend for me, with lots and lots of sewing time. I can't wait to show you the fruits of my labors! In the meantime, here's a little weekend surprise for you: Katherine of ZipZapKap will be having a baby any day...
The cream shawl in the front is knitted, but the lavender dress is crocheted. It’s rather reminiscent of the seashells and posies dress I crocheted for Stella. The more I see older vintage patterns, the more I realise that current ones … Continue reading →...
I’ve just listed some new patterns including a child’s romper/coverall and a mens shirt pattern. Find them all here and here....
Thanks to all who entered the August giveaway for: The lucky winner: Congratulations, Khriste B of Stitch it Up Stella ! I hope that you enjoy these patterns - I adore them and I hope that you will too. Everyone else, I have a great giveaway planned for September, so be sure to watch for the post!...
Hi everyone, There have been a few discussions on here recently about shrinking/ enlarging and adapting patterns. I have written a couple of blog posts on this topic and thought they might be of interest for those of you looking to have a go at this. Please visit and use the ideas to personalise your vintage patterns. Sarah :) http://goldfinchandeagle.blogspot.com/...
My first Lutteroh book (aka The Golden Rule) will soon be listed on ebay. Are these hard to find or what? Of all the sewing and needlecraft related items I have found over the years at garage sales, thrift stores and through private parties that have contacted me knowing my passion for these items, I have never seen one before. This...
This month Serendipity Vintage turns a year old. To celebrate I'm giving away two vintage sewing patterns to one lucky winner! Both of these gems hail from 1967: Just pop over to my blog, Serendipity Handmade for details about how to enter. Good luck!...
It's been a while since I've given away some sewing patterns! So, in celebration of the one-year milestone this month for both Serendipity Vintage and Serendipity Handmade I will giveaway two vintage sewing patterns to one lucky winner! Both of these gems hail from 1967: To enter, just leave a comment at the bottom of the post. Don't forget to include...
The 'One Pattern, Many Looks' Contest on Pattern Review has completed and is up for voting. I entered New Look 6735 Variations so if you are a member on PR and like mine the best please do vote for me. Here's the items I entered in the contest and here are other items I've also made as variations with this pattern....
Kathleen from Welcome to My World guest blogs over at The Vintage Sheet Blog with a tutorial showing how to use a vintage sheet to make a lunch tote bag. Actually, this little bag is so cute and…...
Hi All, Lately I've been running short on room for my patterns. As a result, I am rehoming a select few. If you are interested glance at my blog . Should you find something interesting feel free to email me! Rebecca...
Jennifer from That Girl… That Quilt… shows how to make a shirred sundress out of a vintage pillowcase. Elastic thread makes this a quick, easy project, and the vintage pillowcase is oh, so summertime! Go to …...
Dear sewists, I have a question and I think this is one of the best forums to ask it: do you know how to date sewing patterns precisely ? I have studied fashion and costume all my life, so can easily place a pattern into a specific era and, with a little research, can limit this to a couple of years....
Hi Everyone - I work at a library, and while I don't work in reference, a little bird told the head of reference that I "know a little" about vintage patterns, so this reference question has been referred to me. The reference folks have a patron who is looking for a very old pattern, from 1910. It was published in the...
Pattern Description: vintage vogue re-issued pattern. halter dress that can be worn strapless with below-the-knee skirt, button front and boned bodice. Pattern Sizing: 4-6-8-10. i cut a 4 at the top and graded out to a 12 at the waist (my actual size) and the bodice across the bust was STILL TOO BIG. i have no idea why there is so...
I love what Cecili has done to transform a vintage dress pattern into a stylish blouse. Pop on over to Sewing and So On to see her lovely work....
Amy from Vintage Fern guest blogs over at The Vintage Sheet Blog with a tutorial showing how to use scraps of vintage fabrics, hankies, and doilies. Oh my, this is SO fabulous!! I love the eclectic…...
There are 2 kinds of sewist who use Vintage Sewing Patterns. Some enjoy sewing vintage patterns in order to make garments that look current and copy current fashion. The other camp enjoys using vintage patterns to gain a vintage look for their personal style. If this describes you, then you will want to join up [...]...
cross posted at The Stitchery by Mary Beth I love strong color and I love to cook. My kitchen is full of primary colors: yellow, orange, red, green and blue. Yellow and orange are the main colors. The dining area is attached and there the colors are more muted into pastel shades but dark blue, [...]...
Katie from Explanation Required guest blogs at All Things Vintage Sheets showing how she used some strips of vintage sheets to turn an outgrown pair of pants into a cute little skirt for her daughter. So cute!! …...
A friend commented on my last post and she said the reason we like vintage patterns so much was that they were "grown-up clothes". Nowadays, she said, the clothes are all for kids. "They never show what the clothes look like on someone over 16." she complained. "or a person of color, or a handicapped person." I agreed. It's as if...
Guess who has a three-day weekend? ME! Highlights will include a little fabric shopping this morning, a burger date tonight, a draping lesson on Saturday, and some yoga and relaxation on Sunday. Bliss! So I'm just popping in briefly to share a faboo pattern and give you the inside scoop on a sale you might be interested in. Denise of The...
Right now I'm reluctantly paring down my sewing stuff (well, everything I own actually) in preparation for moving from Spain back to UK and I've picked a pile of vintage patterns to set free into the wild. I'm selling them for a mere €1 each, plus P&P, to raise funds to buy a decent box in which to ship the remainder...
Hi, everyone! I'm having a giveaway for a $25.00 gift certificate to use towards the purchase of any patterns you'd like from my Etsy shop! There are a few choice 1950s patterns and lots and lots of 1960s and 1970s patterns available. For info on how to enter, please visit my blog. The winner will be announced Monday, July 19 th...
At the end of each school year, I buy myself a present (or twelve) as a celebration of surviving another pair of semesters with my sanity intact (and more importantly, for not maiming any kids in the process). This year, my gift to me is a batch of vintage patterns. All of these will make excellent additions to my work wardrobe....
Good morning, Troy Donahue fans and others! I was genuinely moved at the outpouring of nostalgia yesterday toward our gone-but-not-forgotten Sixties idol, as well as flattered at the many comments acknowledging my eerie resemblance to same. Some think I more closely resemble Tab Hunter... Tab was really just a Troy clone, despite having preceded him by nearly ten years; please don't...
Doesn't this dress just make you want to put on your gloves, spray on some ozone-depleting Aqua net and rush to the Junior League Tea to Fund Raise for some lady-like cause? Here's the pattern back, for all of you Vintage Detail junkies. This is a dress that wants to made out of some pretty cotton, with flowers. The kind of...
Adey over at the Sew Convert has a fascinating article about vintage patterns and modern style. She matches up vintage sewing patterns with modern fashion looks. I think you will enjoy the ideas she shares. The article is called Resort 2011:Retro Inspiration Here are a few looks that she put together....
My vintage sewing pattern is from 1971, an era which has been hailed as the golden age of jumpsuits. I used Simplicity 9677 and made the jumpsuit with a fabric from ikea. It is completed with slight modifications and an interesting twist in the back. I still can't get over how puffy the gathered sleeves are! More photos and info on...
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I saw this posted over at View From the Hamster Wheel. I think it will be a big help to me when I'm trying to decide what really needs to be done that day and in which order should it be done. The Mayonnaise Jar and the Coffee When things in...
Happy Fathers Day to the daddy in our house. He got a nice sleep in A mug from Lucy that she made at pre-school A bookmark and card made by Charlotte...
I headed off to the country today with Mr X and Moo Moo in tow, to celebrate my mums birthday Gypsy the mini shetland It was cold and windy and wet.......
I did it! The crumb coating worked like magic. Today's work on icing and decorating the cake was another two and a half hours, which adds up to six and a...
It's only a few days left before the Eid celebration, and I'm down to the last two of this year's order. I am recording them for future reference. I had so...
My three love a good party and this morning the bribe for good behaviour during church was the party we were going to afterwards! And it worked......plus a bag full of...
This Sunday are tons of accessories to finish that vintage look. Enjoy!...
Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make colorful bowtie pasta for a child’s play kitchen out of scrap fabrics. These are sooo cute! And...
The rain is pounding against the windows of the bus and because there aren't any window seals, it's pouring down the inside of the vehicle and soaking everything within a five-foot...
That's how I'm feeling — upside down. Don't you think Chili is illustrating that perfectly? ;-) I miss talking to my son. I miss knowing that he's going through all sorts...
Sometimes ,I make a garment that I think is just the “cat’s meow” after I try it on,a few minute after it comes f the sewing machine. Truth is ,I should...
Like? I do. This is Lila Tueller’s Bohemian Bag. The fabrics are all from Anna Marie Horner’s Garden Party line. This was a 2-day project, mainly because you have to wash...
Here is the latest picture of my sewing room. As you may notice, I've made an addition. When my sewing room was highlighted on The Blue Gardenia blog, I mentioned that...
Just a few pics to quickly update you on my Doll Quilt Swap 9 quilt-and then its back to work for me! Here it is with all the pieces fused down...
In October I made up New Look 6802 & really liked how it came out. I promptly pulled out another another knit to make it in, and then ended up packing...
OK so admittedly it was back in August (I've been a TERRIBLE blogger) but back in August my guy & I visited my fave Aussie city for a few days. Four...
This is the cushion cover front I made at Sewjourn. A gorgeous wool felt background and wool scrap circles and this is the arty wobbly shot that is meant to distract...
By now you're very aware that I have been busily sewing for the Living Smart Festival which is on next Sunday at Speers Point Park. Today (Sunday) we are experiencing gale...
I know that everyone is looking for a new garment but somehow I never manage to sew my first day of vacation. Today I actually spent a considerable amount of time...