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deadpandiva

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kamikat said:
This is smaller than I normally would buy, but I've been in love with it for a while and it goes for alot on some of the retail site. No one else bid, so I got it for $5.
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That pattern is lovley. I would like it for the picture of Glenda Farrell alone.

Say Cici- I was temped to get more than one pattern also but I was proud of my self control.
 

GoddessMama

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My mom gave me some old patterns and looky what was in them! One is also my moms wedding Dress pattern from 1970! I also go a promise for copy's of my grandma's patterns from the 40's and 50's and there is over 100 to choose from!!!
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kamikat

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Lady Day said:
I normally dont go for patterns this small, but I adore that sweater type jacket.

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99¢ Yay! I hope all the pieces are there.

LD
I was watching that one! In a wool double knit, that would be great for winter.
 

Lady Day

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Thanks ladies.
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This will be my last 38 bust pattern, scout's honor. This pattern seems to get around, so I thought I should get one. And it was cheap too! :)

LD
 

Lady Day

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These patterns are a funny story.
They were listed at $292.36 :eusa_doh: with an "or best offer"
So I just decided to put some reality in the situation and wrote this:

Hi. Are the patterns checked for all the pieces? None are really in re- sellable or even collector condition. They are all in a state of severe deterioration. They wont sell for $300 or close to $100. With me they would go to a good home :) Thanks

I made an offer of $40. It was ignored. So after it expired, as a joke I raised my offer to $41. They accepted.
Im all about that DuBarry gown, and I hope that all the pieces of the patterns are there.
I guess the moral of the story is even if it is out of your reach, take a chance.

LD
 

kamikat

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Nearly $300!?!?! What were they thinking? I'm glad you got such a bargain. However, I just have to point out that this lot is one of my main gripes about eBay. If you're selling a lot, please try to make them all similar items! Someone who is wild about collecting 1920s patterns probably isn't interested in the random 1950s dress.
 

Lady Day

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I think thats the risk of lots. Not all of them can be groomed. I look at sizing most anyway, and 4 are 40+ bust.
I just hope all the pieces are there, Im gonna be cheesed if they are not.

LD
 

retromama

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vintage patterns

I picked up a couple vintage patterns off ebay, but realized that vogue and butterick do have repros of a few original patterns from the 40s and up. Might be worth a look if you are curious. www.butterick.com look under retro and vogue under vintage (same website). These are offered in all sizes and abilities and also go on sale once in a while. They also have vintage hat patterns which I have not tried yet. My sewing machine is still packed, but I plan to drag it out and get busy sewing, since it is impossible to find vintage dresses in my size.
 

BoPeep

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retromama said:
I picked up a couple vintage patterns off ebay, but realized that vogue and butterick do have repros of a few original patterns from the 40s and up. Might be worth a look if you are curious. www.butterick.com look under retro and vogue under vintage (same website).

Thanks, retromama. I'm not opposed to repro patterns as some days I just don't have the energy to figure out the originals! lol
 

Kate O Potato

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Lady Day said:
Hi. Are the patterns checked for all the pieces? None are really in re- sellable or even collector condition. They are all in a state of severe deterioration. They wont sell for $300 or close to $100. With me they would go to a good home Thanks

Lady Day, after I saw this, I drew up the courage to do the same with an unrealistic Swirl seller.. and it worked :)
Thanks for giving me the idea (and some guts!) x
 

Lauren

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Wow, LD! I'm glad she took it! lol at raising it to $41! lol
Hope the pieces are there! I'm still grumbling about one I won for a lot and nearly every pattern was missing a piece. Grr... But I guess that's the risk! Love the evening dress at the bottom- the old DuBarry one.

Here's some I've added to my stash over the last few months. :D
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