Show us your vintage patterns!

[Miss Tuppence]

that blouse pattern is indeed the tops! I think I like the short cape like sleeve version and the long sleeve one best. Oh, I don’t know, I like them all really! Makes me want to chop off my hair too…

Miss Sis, hope you feel better soon… and who knows, I have a wedding to go to next year! Tups x

 

[Lady Day]

Miss Sis I was eyeing that pattern, it's delightful. Isn't Customode sort of the British branch of Simplicity? I think that's why I never thought I'd find a copy.

LD

 

[Miss Sis]

Thanks everyone. LD, I got it cheaper than the asking price, that's for sure! A friend and I can both use it so it's doing double duty, although we both have to resize it one size either way. I have plans for the sleeveless number already.

Customode, from what I can find out, was just a special line from Simplicity and was available in both the UK and the US, as it has both prices on it. Regular Simplicity patterns were 15c wheres Customode ones were 25c, so guess they were to be seen as premium. I don't think they lasted very long, making them somewhat of a rare commodity. On the Vintage Pattern Wiki some have the NRA stamp, but others don't. By style I'd place them around 1935/36 so that fits with the end of the use of the NRA logo.
To be honest, of the ones I've seen, I wouldn't say that they were much different or any nicer in general than their regular range, but that's just my opinion. [huh]

I will scan my one tomorrow for you to see.

 

[Miss Sis]

As promised, here is my sole Customode Pattern.

On the back it reads:
"CUSTOMODE Designers BLEND EXCLUSIVENESS with GOOD TASTE and Produce PRACTICAL STYLES for the Fashionable Woman who Chooses to be Her Own Dressmaker" (their exact use of capitals, as it is printed)

I love it. I am very partial to separates.

 

[deadpandiva]

I love that pattern and I too am partial to separates.

 

[Lady Day]

REAL excited when I saw the bodice on this one. I just saw all these pieces and thought OH fabric combos! But If I had looked closer I would see its all one piece.

Still its awesome. Generally 40s Du Barrys are pretty bland. This one I love. I might do some funky fabric treatment just to highlight that bodice. Its too amazing to be all one color.

LD

 

[deadpandiva]

REAL excited when I saw the bodice on this one. I just saw all these pieces and thought OH fabric combos! But If I had looked closer I would see its all one piece.

Still its awesome. Generally 40s Du Barrys are pretty bland. This one I love. I might do some funky fabric treatment just to highlight that bodice. Its too amazing to be all one color.

LD

Love that pattern. The bodice is amazing.
I love 30's slacks but feel a narrower pant will be more flattering.

I love the pockets on this one.

 

[kamikat]

Holy cow, LD! That is amazing!!!

 

[Kitty_Sheridan]

Picked up this pattern 46" bust! Bazonga! Hurrah...I'm a 42-44" so I'm so pleased. Bought it to make the long version for a dance in may. I'm using a lovely deep purple chiffon over an original black 30s underslip. I also picked up a lovely purple velvet clutch bag from an event here in the UK yesterday from our very own Miss Sis!(well, from her stall!) Perfect match.

 

[I Adore Film Noir]

Picked up this pattern 46" bust! Bazonga! Hurrah...I'm a 42-44" so I'm so pleased. Bought it to make the long version for a dance in may. I'm using a lovely deep purple chiffon over an original black 30s underslip. I also picked up a lovely purple velvet clutch bag from an event here in the UK yesterday from our very own Miss Sis!(well, from her stall!) Perfect match.

Gorgeous, what color shoes and gloves?

 

[Kitty_Sheridan]

I think my black suede evening shoes and black kid gloves, it's such a glorious deep purple can't think of any other colour that would go..

 

[buddy5909]

Black will look nice. Hope to see pictures of the finished outfit.

 

[shazzabanazza]

Picked up this pattern 46" bust! Bazonga! Hurrah...I'm a 42-44" so I'm so pleased. Bought it to make the long version for a dance in may. I'm using a lovely deep purple chiffon over an original black 30s underslip. I also picked up a lovely purple velvet clutch bag from an event here in the UK yesterday from our very own Miss Sis!(well, from her stall!) Perfect match.

:love: Deep purple lovely! I do hope we can see the finished product

 

[kamikat]

Here are some new ones.

 

[Drappa]

I have wanted this for a while, and just got it!

Also this one:

And:

 

[Drappa]

 

[I Adore Film Noir]

I have wanted this for a while, and just got it!

Also this one:

And:

They're all wonderful!

 

[I Adore Film Noir]

The kick pleats are so precious

 

[Lady Day]

Picked up this pattern 46" bust! Bazonga! Hurrah...I'm a 42-44" so I'm so pleased. Bought it to make the long version for a dance in may. I'm using a lovely deep purple chiffon over an original black 30s underslip. I also picked up a lovely purple velvet clutch bag from an event here in the UK yesterday from our very own Miss Sis!(well, from her stall!) Perfect match.

Cool, congratulations. I have that one too, in a 44b. Havent made it up yet. I cant wait to see what magic you work!

LD

 

[Drappa]