Vintage Patterns

McCall’s 7345 – almost there!

0 WeSewRetro.com - May 19th, 2012

Earlier this month, I posted the first of the toiles I made up for our upcoming production of ‘Fallen Angels’ – an adorable little mid-30′s dress, made using a vintage...

A Variety of Fortunate Finds

0 Serendipity Handmade - May 19th, 2012

I went to two estate sales last week over the past two weeks because I knew that they had vintage sewing patterns.  Now you know I'm de-stashing but vintage patterns...

Fabulous Vintage Patterns

0 WeSewRetro.com - May 14th, 2012

I feel like I have been cheating on my vintage reproductions lately with actual vintage patterns.  But perhaps that is not such a bad thing . . . This pattern finally...

Hi All at Sew Retro!

0 WeSewRetro.com - May 9th, 2012

My name is Eileen and this is my first post here, though I’ve been a reader for at least a year now. I love this site and I really enjoy...

Review: Sewing Kit iPhone App

0 UglyCute Designs - May 4th, 2012

App Store When I got my iPhone in December, I downloaded an App to help catalog and organize my sewing patterns.  It is called Sewing Kit by Vesta Software.  I haven't...

Posting Policy Reminder

0 WeSewRetro.com - May 3rd, 2012

Contributors to the site, please be sure you have read and understand our posting policy. I’ve pasted the policy below for your convenience, but you can refer to it at...

Vintage Patterns Giveaway!

0 WeSewRetro.com - May 3rd, 2012

Hi all! I’m hosting giveaways on my blog Depict This! ~ yes, that’s right giveaway-S- and I thought I would share with you the open giveaway that’s happening! You don’t need to...

Vintage Vogue 2761: Yet one more toile…

0 WeSewRetro.com - May 2nd, 2012

I promise, at some point, these will actually get made up in the actual fabric.  I have five toiles to complete, for two actresses – it makes sense to get...

Attention Sewing Men. Women, Stop Reading.

0 WeSewRetro.com - April 30th, 2012

Whenever I’ve gotten hold of a men’s pattern, I’ve just put it in a pile and ignored it (much like I treat other people’s children). Generally there is not much of...

butterick 8170: “fish” out of water? or perfect adaptation?

0 WeSewRetro.com - April 27th, 2012

The Facts: Fabric: mystery poly blend (twill? crepe?) from paron’s annex Pattern: butterick 8170 Year: 1950s Notions: hem lace, snaps Time to Complete: 1.5 hours First Worn: April 27, 2012 Wear Again: yes, yes, yes!! Total Price: ~$15 i...

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