deadpandiva
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I had the same reservation. I didn't pay much for this one but I haven't received it yet so I hope it's usable.
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I had the same reservation. I didn't pay much for this one but I haven't received it yet so I hope it's usable.
deadpandiva
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I think I need to find a pair of later 40's slacks as the wider ones aren't very flattering on me. I like that there are for darts at the back instead of two.
Sadly the outfit on the right isnt a jumpsuit, its a shirt and slacks. Correction, the new 'narrow slack'. Awesome.
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Somebody stop me.
Recently got my hands on these :
Excuse my hands in the photos, have to use webcam as my camera has fallen in a black hole.
Might somebody be able to point me in the direction of a guide to sizing up patterns? I think it's called grading, but I could be mistaken.
Excuse my hands in the photos, have to use webcam as my camera has fallen in a black hole.
Might somebody be able to point me in the direction of a guide to sizing up patterns? I think it's called grading, but I could be mistaken.
deadpandiva
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I am planning on making a few in flannel. I think it'll look much better on me than my Pendelton 49er.
Nine- I have a few vintage sewing encyclopedia that have grading instructions. I know that there is a webiste but I can't remember the name. I'll try to look it up. It's been mentione here a few times.
Kamikat-I am so in love withthat first pattern.
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I got a couple more.
kamikat,
I particularly like the first pattern. It reminds me of the dress Madeleine Carroll is wearing in The 39 Steps, in the scene where she's handcuffed to Robert Donat and they're on the run.
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Lovely patterns, ladies! Kamikat, love the top one especially!
Here's some patterns I added to my stash
Now... just to find the time to sew... I feel like I haven't made myself something in forever, though I know it really hasn't been that long.
Here's some patterns I added to my stash
Now... just to find the time to sew... I feel like I haven't made myself something in forever, though I know it really hasn't been that long.
deadpandiva
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Lovely patterns, ladies! Kamikat, love the top one especially!
Here's some patterns I added to my stash
I have McCall pattern that is almost exactly like this. It is a skirt and blouse though and mine is missing the short sleeve. and my skirt isn't as cool.
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Ok totally drooling over those are they one piece or two piece sometimes those patterns can be deceptive.
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Thanks, gals! They're so fun! I can't wait to make them up, especially when summer rolls around I have some denim nearly the color of the sailor jumpsuit so I think I'll make that one up in that.
Land-O-Lakes gal, They're both one piece outfits, kinda like jump suits, I guess. I was thinking of making up the trousers of the sailor outfit and redrafting the waistband and fastening so it can fasten on the side. I think I'd wear trousers more than a jumpsuit, but I want to eventually make both Vintage pants are so irritating, though- I know I'll need to play with the fit a bit to make them fit better... but maybe 40s got a bit better at that than 30s pants... lol! Seems saggy crotch/butt was de-rigeur. I think it's because they wanted to still somewhat conceal the figure and make it appear more skirt-like and feminine... at least that's my theory.
MarieAnne, that's exactly what I wanted the pattern for! I saw it for the first time years ago, and every time it popped up I either forgot about it or it was out of my price range, so I just finally got lucky and snagged it from FuzzyLizzie on Etsy (thanks, Lizzie!). I am so *not* hourglass, so I find 50s shaping so interesting! I love the styles and am pretty excited to eventually try this one out. I think it sews into the garment, kind of like shoulder pads- you probably baste it in at the waist. Funnily enough, Gertie did a post on this very pattern not that long ago and even scanned in part of the instructions
I have some denim nearly the color of the sailor jumpsuit so I think I'll make that one up in that.Land-O-Lakes gal, They're both one piece outfits, kinda like jump suits, I guess. I was thinking of making up the trousers of the sailor outfit and redrafting the waistband and fastening so it can fasten on the side. I think I'd wear trousers more than a jumpsuit, but I want to eventually make both
Vintage pants are so irritating, though- I know I'll need to play with the fit a bit to make them fit better... but maybe 40s got a bit better at that than 30s pants... lol! Seems saggy crotch/butt was de-rigeur. I think it's because they wanted to still somewhat conceal the figure and make it appear more skirt-like and feminine... at least that's my theory.MarieAnne, that's exactly what I wanted the pattern for! I saw it for the first time years ago, and every time it popped up I either forgot about it or it was out of my price range, so I just finally got lucky and snagged it from FuzzyLizzie on Etsy (thanks, Lizzie!). I am so *not* hourglass, so I find 50s shaping so interesting! I love the styles and am pretty excited to eventually try this one out. I think it sews into the garment, kind of like shoulder pads- you probably baste it in at the waist. Funnily enough, Gertie did a post on this very pattern not that long ago and even scanned in part of the instructions
Yay, just bought this off of Etsy:
I was looking for something kinda comfy, sporty, and quintessentially 40s. I especially love the single pleat in the middle and the large pockets. Just can't seem to get enough of those large pockets. Can't wait for it to arrive in the mail.
I was looking for something kinda comfy, sporty, and quintessentially 40s. I especially love the single pleat in the middle and the large pockets. Just can't seem to get enough of those large pockets. Can't wait for it to arrive in the mail.
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I have that culottes pattern too, but mine is printed blue!
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Is it a different size? Hollywood seemed to print the sizes in different colors quite often. Or could be a different run altogether. I love how there is no rhyme or reason to it all
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I love love love this Mc Calls but did you all notice the sides of the striped skirt. I don't think I've ever seen stripes done that way. I bet if I sewed it that way, people would be telling me I screwed up. Or thinking it! Of course Lauren's sewing is so professional looking I guess no one would think that if she did it!
