The ones that got away

[Miss Sis]

I saw that and thought the sleeves were actually a bit creepy and bat like!

 

[Lady Day]

Same 20s apron I posted earlier, probably just released a bit earlier. Forgot to bid, went for $15.

I got snipped on this one :cry:

LD

 

[MaryMary]

Actually - I have been noticing this phenomena with mostly everything vintage nowadays

It used to be that you could get a really nice cotton sundress or house dress for around $30-45 and the more glamorous day dresses would run you close to $100...now, I am noticing house dresses going for $100!

And the more iconic a dress is, such as the 1930's puffy sleeves dresses are going for $200 and up on auctions!

It is getting to the point where I won't be able to afford vintage anymore!

I've gotta say between the outrageous prices of LD and Lauren's missed patterns WHO is shelling out the dough for these? My goodness, i love vintage and sewing but i couldn't....

 

[kamikat]

I was too caught up in last night's Dr. Who episode to check this again. I was outbid by $0.25. I am a sucker for purses!

 

[Lady Day]

A lot of 10 actually. Mostly mid to late 30s, 6 40 bust or over.

$83
I couldnt justify $8 a pattern. Lost the lot by $6, oh well.

LD

 

[hailey greenhat]

There are a few dresses i've fallen in love with on etsy....going for 400$ needless to say they are still up there a year later.

 

[Lauren]

Went for $36. Darn it.

 

[kamikat]

WOW, the trousers amazing! However, I don't think it would be hard to duplicate them. From the knee up, they look pretty close to the pleated shorts that were so common, just extend it to length.

 

[Lauren]

True! I saved the pic for inspiration I just REALLY love wide leg trousers and sailor inspired things!

 

[Ms Sew-n-Sew]

This went for £78 (about $118)!
It's a sweet dress, but I'm astounded. Bows are pretty easy to make!

 

[SayCici]

Lauren, you and me both! I'd be happy as a clam in those pants, geez they're like swimming pools. Must recreate!

 

[Lady Day]

Aw poo nuggets, Lauren! I was hoping youd get it

LD

 

[Lady Day]

This went for £78 (about $118)!
It's a sweet dress, but I'm astounded. Bows are pretty easy to make!

Youza! Really? I wonder why. Spikes in pattern sales like that always mystify me.

LD

 

[deadpandiva]

Went for $36. Darn it.

Wow Lauren that is lovely. I just paid $37 for a pattern but I prefer this one.

Ms Sew-n-Sew, that pattern is cute but the price astounds me. I have seen 30's evening gowns and designer stuff go for that price but never a mid 40's day dress. I could see somone who makes and sells vintage repro's having a lot of success with that style of dress though.

 

[Kate O Potato]

I've been watching this all week, it eventually went for $205! For a sundress?!

 

[KittyT]

Shaheen, who else?

Kamehamaha, only went for $24. Unfortunately, it'd been shortened to a scant 23" with little allowance in the seam. Such a pity!

 

[Lady Day]

$34, eh. I stopped at $26 because I just never saw myself making it. Ever.

LD

 

[kamikat]

LD, I was watching that because I am dying to make it, but can't justify anything over $30 these days.

 

[deadpandiva]

$34, eh. I stopped at $26 because I just never saw myself making it. Ever.

LD

I love the middle view. The Vintage Fashion Library has a re print of that but only in size 16.

 

[kamikat]

I've been on the lookout for a pattern like this for a while. It's small, so it would have been a difficult grade but it's the only one like it I've seen anywhere online. I even upped my highest bid before going to bed.