Show us your vintage patterns! - Page 103

Lady Day · 11-18-2009, 09:36 PM

Im curious to know if you ladies have a rotation of patterns.
I go to about 70 or so, then after that I feel I need to purge the stash.

LD

kamikat · 11-19-2009, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Lauren

OMG! I am in love!

kamikat · 11-19-2009, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Day

Im curious to know if you ladies have a rotation of patterns.
I go to about 70 or so, then after that I feel I need to purge the stash.

LD

I don't really have a number but I tend to get obsessed with certain style elements, then buy up a bunch with that element. Once that obsession passes, I will go through them and decide if I will keep them. Some obsessions have turned out to not be flattering to me, so I get rid of all of them. I also like to go through the whole collection at least once a year. I have 2 file boxes for vintage and 2 for modern patterns. That seems to be a good limit. Any time the boxes overflow, I try to stop buying. Although, I did recently add another box for patterns that aren't for me, ie home dec, baby gifts, menswear, ect.

kamikat · 11-19-2009, 08:08 AM

I decided to buy the pattern I showed in the "casual clothes" thread. The outfit may have been intended for pajamas, but I plan on making them for sick days or laundry days.

I also bought this one, because I feel like I need a good, basic jacket pattern. So many 50s jackets/suits are a bit fussy. This one looks very classic.

I also wanted to share this site. I bought both of these patterns for less than $20, including shipping. Since eBay prices are going up, this site might have what you're looking for at a better price. I've bought from her before and been very happy. http://www.mainstreetmallonline.com/...ore.php?ref=15

jetgirl · 11-19-2009, 10:12 AM

What a great pattern site. Unfortunately, I missed this fabulous one, if anyone comes across it...
http://www.mainstreetmallonline.com/...m=19022&ref=15
Arggh.

Lauren · 11-19-2009, 10:47 AM

Very cute, Kamikat! I like the second one

LD, I am a die hard collector, unfortunately. I recently figured out that I want to keep the original of my Mccall patterns, but slowly will be de-stashing any post 30s ones of other brands. As long as I trace a copy of the other ones I don't mind so much not having the originals. It's just finding the time to trace them all off! I've got over 600 patterns in my personal stash. I did a photo catalog for myself and was surprised at that. And that's not counting the others I've got in the "to sell" box

But at least I have the consolation that I've been collecting for 10 years so it's really not that bad, considering. That's what I tell myself anyways.

lolly_loisides · 11-19-2009, 11:47 AM

I normally don't collect 60's patterns but I liked this.

LizzieMaine · 11-19-2009, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Day

Im curious to know if you ladies have a rotation of patterns.
I go to about 70 or so, then after that I feel I need to purge the stash.

LD

I don't really know how many patterns I have -- they tend to be scattered all over the place, and I end up finding ones I didn't remember owning. But most of them tend to be variations on the same style of late-30s/early '40s shirtwaist dress, and I tend to make them up in spurts of two or three versions off the same pattern at a time. Then I'll get tired of that one and move on to another one.

I made a resolution this year not to buy any more patterns until I'd worked thru all the ones I have, but I can't really get to that point until I've figured out where they all are. Oh hey, there's one now poking out from under the couch...

Miss Sis · 11-19-2009, 12:12 PM

I love looking at patterns, but I confess, I actually rarely buy them!

I often see one that I like and think 'Oooo, nice!', then think, well, that's very like alot of others that you see, or I have one similar, or I realise there is an element of the design I'm not so keen on, so I resist. I am also super fussy about what I like anyway.

I do, however, have alot more knitting patterns than I will ever be able to knit.

I don't even knit all the time! Oh well, guess we all have our quirks, and there are alot worse ones than collecting old patterns!

Lady Day · 11-19-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss Sis

I often see one that I like and think 'Oooo, nice!', then think, well, that's very like alot of others that you see, or I have one similar, or I realise there is an element of the design I'm not so keen on, so I resist. I am also super fussy about what I like anyway.

Im starting to do more and more as well, because of the patterns I see, I see elements in ones I already own and why spend the money?

Im also concentrating what I look for. Late 20s to mid 40s is my window, and I rarely stray from that. Imagine how hard those eras are to find in 40 bust or higher. Thats all I get now, I cant deal with grading from a 34 any longer. I rarely get lots anymore, not only because of their sacristy, but they tend to only have 2 or 3 patterns in the bunch Im interested in.

About 70-120 (I counted

) are in my normal rotation, then like Lauren, I have my 'to sell' stash. There are roughly 50 in that. Geeze, I gotta get more fabric!

LD

Lady Day · 11-19-2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamikat

I also wanted to share this site. I bought both of these patterns for less than $20, including shipping. Since eBay prices are going up, this site might have what you're looking for at a better price. I've bought from her before and been very happy. http://www.mainstreetmallonline.com/...ore.php?ref=15

Thanks for the link. This site is cool, and their main search is great!

LD

Lady Day · 11-20-2009, 04:59 AM

Picked up these two for a great price!

LD

deadpandiva · 11-23-2009, 05:50 PM

Lady Day · 11-24-2009, 07:41 AM

Picked up this one.

LD

Lauren · 11-24-2009, 09:18 AM

I really wasn't expecting to win either of these, what with the pattern prices going the way they have lately, but I was as pleased at punch that I got them both for inexpensively!

I'm having all sorts of visions for the 30s one. It's missing instructions, but I don't care.

SayCici · 11-24-2009, 02:40 PM

The one on the left is especially gorgeous!

Which do you ladies prefer:

I've wanted a pattern for a REALLY puffy sleeved blouse since I saw one of Lauren Bacall's outfits in How to Marry a Millionaire, even though I made fun of it first. View 2 on the second one evokes a certain 30s look I like, but I don't know how much I like the shape of the collar.

Inky · 11-24-2009, 02:41 PM

I like the blouses because of the three views, would you make all three or would you make the dress/jumper in the first pattern? which is most practical for you?

I also love that blouse - the clothes in that movie are such fun.

SayCici · 11-24-2009, 02:45 PM

I would probably make two of them! I want a jumper pattern but I'm not in love with the one in the first pattern, I don't like the pleats. :o

Haha, just talking out my decision making process makes it kinda obvious what to go with. ;) Thank you Inky!!

Lauren · 11-24-2009, 03:24 PM

OOH! I love view 3 of that blouse pattern!

MissAmelina · 11-24-2009, 08:23 PM

I love patterns.

11-18-2009, 09:36 PM	#2041
Lady Day Bartender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Crummy town, USA Posts: 7,799	Im curious to know if you ladies have a rotation of patterns. I go to about 70 or so, then after that I feel I need to purge the stash. LD __________________ Sewin' the night away.

11-19-2009, 08:08 AM	#2044
kamikat Call Me a Cab Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,082	I decided to buy the pattern I showed in the "casual clothes" thread. The outfit may have been intended for pajamas, but I plan on making them for sick days or laundry days. I also bought this one, because I feel like I need a good, basic jacket pattern. So many 50s jackets/suits are a bit fussy. This one looks very classic. I also wanted to share this site. I bought both of these patterns for less than $20, including shipping. Since eBay prices are going up, this site might have what you're looking for at a better price. I've bought from her before and been very happy. http://www.mainstreetmallonline.com/...ore.php?ref=15 __________________ http://andreahg.livejournal.com/ http://newvintage.wordpress.com/

11-19-2009, 10:47 AM	#2046
Lauren Distinguished Service Award Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sunny California Posts: 4,733	Very cute, Kamikat! I like the second one LD, I am a die hard collector, unfortunately. I recently figured out that I want to keep the original of my Mccall patterns, but slowly will be de-stashing any post 30s ones of other brands. As long as I trace a copy of the other ones I don't mind so much not having the originals. It's just finding the time to trace them all off! I've got over 600 patterns in my personal stash. I did a photo catalog for myself and was surprised at that. And that's not counting the others I've got in the "to sell" box But at least I have the consolation that I've been collecting for 10 years so it's really not that bad, considering. That's what I tell myself anyways. __________________ http://wearinghistory.blogspot.com "...be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Romans 12:2

11-19-2009, 12:12 PM	#2049
Miss Sis One Too Many Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hampshire, England Via the Antipodes. Posts: 1,354	I love looking at patterns, but I confess, I actually rarely buy them! I often see one that I like and think 'Oooo, nice!', then think, well, that's very like alot of others that you see, or I have one similar, or I realise there is an element of the design I'm not so keen on, so I resist. I am also super fussy about what I like anyway. I do, however, have alot more knitting patterns than I will ever be able to knit. I don't even knit all the time! Oh well, guess we all have our quirks, and there are alot worse ones than collecting old patterns! __________________ There is no time, Madam, at which hats do not matter.

11-20-2009, 04:59 AM	#2052
Lady Day Bartender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Crummy town, USA Posts: 7,799	Picked up these two for a great price! LD __________________ Sewin' the night away.

11-19-2009, 10:12 AM	#2045
jetgirl One of the Regulars Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: O-town Posts: 224	What a great pattern site. Unfortunately, I missed this fabulous one, if anyone comes across it... http://www.mainstreetmallonline.com/...m=19022&ref=15 Arggh.

11-19-2009, 11:47 AM	#2047
lolly_loisides Practically Family Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: All over the place Posts: 514	I normally don't collect 60's patterns but I liked this.

11-23-2009, 05:50 PM	#2053
deadpandiva One Too Many Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,824	__________________ I look at you and what do I do. I get weak, I can't speak, I just sigh. And though I try, the best I can sigh is my,my.

11-24-2009, 07:41 AM	#2054
Lady Day Bartender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Crummy town, USA Posts: 7,799	Picked up this one. LD __________________ Sewin' the night away.

11-24-2009, 09:18 AM	#2055
Lauren Distinguished Service Award Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sunny California Posts: 4,733	I really wasn't expecting to win either of these, what with the pattern prices going the way they have lately, but I was as pleased at punch that I got them both for inexpensively! I'm having all sorts of visions for the 30s one. It's missing instructions, but I don't care. __________________ http://wearinghistory.blogspot.com "...be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Romans 12:2

11-24-2009, 02:40 PM	#2056
SayCici Practically Family Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 804	The one on the left is especially gorgeous! Which do you ladies prefer: I've wanted a pattern for a REALLY puffy sleeved blouse since I saw one of Lauren Bacall's outfits in How to Marry a Millionaire, even though I made fun of it first. View 2 on the second one evokes a certain 30s look I like, but I don't know how much I like the shape of the collar. __________________ Yours sincerely, Wasting Away. Blog.

11-24-2009, 02:41 PM	#2057
Inky One Too Many Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: State of Confusion AKA California Posts: 1,710	I like the blouses because of the three views, would you make all three or would you make the dress/jumper in the first pattern? which is most practical for you? I also love that blouse - the clothes in that movie are such fun. __________________ Inky http://inkyknits.blogspot.com

11-24-2009, 02:45 PM	#2058
SayCici Practically Family Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 804	I would probably make two of them! I want a jumper pattern but I'm not in love with the one in the first pattern, I don't like the pleats. :o Haha, just talking out my decision making process makes it kinda obvious what to go with. ;) Thank you Inky!! __________________ Yours sincerely, Wasting Away. Blog.

11-24-2009, 03:24 PM	#2059
Lauren Distinguished Service Award Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sunny California Posts: 4,733	OOH! I love view 3 of that blouse pattern! __________________ http://wearinghistory.blogspot.com "...be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Romans 12:2

11-24-2009, 08:23 PM	#2060
MissAmelina "A" List Customer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: W. Twin Peaks, WA Posts: 403	I love patterns. __________________ Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.... MaMieS mUsiNgs

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