Show us your vintage patterns!

[swingkitten85]

You ladies always find the best patterns! I've been on a bit of a pattern buying binge lately, although it's cooled off since everything on Ebay I want I've either forgotten to bid on (AUGH!!!!!), or been outbid. At least my pocket book is happy. haha!

Got this mail order pinafore pattern on Etsy; going to make the sleeveless version in anticipation of the hot Florida summer. I really liked the waistband/sash feature!

A bunch of patterns I found last weekend; the two 50s ones I snagged at an estate sale, and the 40s dressmaker suit is from a vintage store (still a good deal; at least better than I've seen online).

Finally, the one I am probably most giddy about: I ordered one of Lauren's repro patterns! I have been coveting this one since she first released it, and it's finally mine! I can't wait to make it up!!!

 

[deadpandiva]

I just got this. I love jumpers and I'm taking ice skating lessons so I thought it would be fun to try an outfit.

I'm hoping I can figure this one out in time for spring and summer.

Those are both adorable.

 

[Lady Day]

Found one at the vintage expo today that was not 60s or over $25.

Factory fold, $10
I also met the lovely lady who runs woodland farms antiques and told her how much we *loved* her store. What a lovely lady!

LD

 

[SayCici]

Casey, I can't wait to see how you make everything up! Especially if you make the 50s ones.

 

[Audrey Horne]

Thanks DPD!

Lady Day: What a bargain, it's lovely!

Casey: So many cute things! I can't wait to see you make Lauren's sailor outfit.

 

[swingkitten85]

Found one at the vintage expo today that was not 60s or over $25.

Factory fold, $10

Fantastic find! I love the hip ruffles...

 

[Lauren]

Love the patterns everyone has been finding! :eusa_clap

I'd been looking for this one for a while. Finally found a copy!

I did a search and couldn't find anyone reproing this one yet... anyone know if I'm mistaken? [huh]

 

[goldwyn girl]

Lauren, swoon.........thats fab !!!

 

[Miss Sis]

Ooo, I haven't seen that one before, Lauren but I know that I NEED a copy of the gathered top on the Left!

 

[Miss 1929]

DROOL

Found one at the vintage expo today that was not 60s or over $25.

Factory fold, $10
I also met the lovely lady who runs woodland farms antiques and told her how much we *loved* her store. What a lovely lady!

LD

I LOVE this pattern!
Are those pockets or just ruffles on the hips??? Like my hips need ruffles....

 

[Lady Day]

Are those pockets or just ruffles on the hips??? Like my hips need ruffles....

I know, RIGHT LOL
They are just ruffles. Such an odd place for them. But Im sure you can unset a pocket beneath them, no prob.

This one will be my next repo

LD

 

[lolly_loisides]

This one will be my next repo

Yay!

 

[Miss 1929]

This one will be my next repo

LD

Sign me up for one! I love the whole thing, the shoulder seams, the trim... yummy. Picture it in green and white plaid on the diagonal, with white organdie ruffles!!!!!

 

[kamikat]

I know, RIGHT LOL
They are just ruffles. Such an odd place for them. But Im sure you can unset a pocket beneath them, no prob.

This one will be my next repo

LD

oooo, count me in, too!

 

[Lady Day]

Im trying to get as many over 40 bust patterns as I can before they skyrocket. :eusa_doh:
I picked up these. They are a mix.

LD

 

[MissMeraRose]

LD

This first pattern is so gorgeous! I especially love it with the short sleeves.

 

[lolly_loisides]

I *love* the second Hollywood pattern (size 16) , especially the long sleeved version.

 

[kymeratale]

prices at sovintagepatterns.com

Hello ladies,

A friend sent me a link to www.sovintagepatterns.com after I was talking about learning to sew so I could make myself vintage stuff. I have been following this thread (amongst others) to start learning some of this stuff. I had a look at the site and I am wondering how their prices compare to other places, auctions, etc. They seem a little bit high based on what I have read here. So, those of you who know way more about this than I do, how are their prices?

 

[Lady Day]

Their patterns are obscenely priced. Always have been. And I *hate* how they rarely list sizes in their item descriptions.

ITs funny, some of the patterns they have, Ive had in my own collection and they are always 3-5 times the asking price.

I suppose if you want a ball gown, you could shop that site, but I visit it every 3-4 months and they dont rotate their stock much.

LD

 

[Lauren]

LOVE that blue dress on the Dubarry pattern! Lovely!

Ditto what Lady Day says... it is quite expensive, but they do have some awfully dreamy patterns.