Vintage Pattern WANTED list

crwritt · May 19, 2010

Seamsdistress said:
Thank you crwritt!
Can you tell I'm new to vintage patterns? Gosh I'm on this Alfred Shaheen kick right now but don't know much about clothing construction so I thought maybe if I can start with a pattern I'll better understand how the sarong dress is put together. Anyway thanks for correcting me!

I have this one

here's the back

Lorelai99 · May 19, 2010

ok I'm looking for a 1940s shirt dress pattern. I have no numbers but I'm willing to take suggestions on what to look for from anyone that's made one and liked a pattern... I'd love a trashy diva dress but I just graduated grad school and am broke so I figure I know how to sew, I'll make one like that... So any help on pattern numbers and or willingness to sell me a pattern (I'm a vintage 18) would be greatly appriciated!!!

Seamsdistress · May 19, 2010

You are too sweet!

Crwritt, THANK YOU for helping out a newbie! You are very sweet! Please email me and we'll hash out the details. My email is my username on this site at g mail dot com ( sorry for being cryptic, just trying to avoid the evil spam bots! )

Lady Day · May 22, 2010

I believe this is another one that maxed out at at 38 bust but come on lookit it, its super cute.

This one sold for $1.50 but I just couldnt bring myself to bid on it. I know, Im lame.

LD

Kate O Potato · Jun 4, 2010

Soooo desperate for McCalls 3100...

sixsexsix · Jun 4, 2010

Judging by the photo it seems it would be pretty easy to replicate with a pattern for a boat-neck top, and one for a full skirt
[huh]

Lauren · Jun 4, 2010

Do you have a picture of the pattern envelope?

Kate O Potato · Jun 4, 2010

Lauren said:
Do you have a picture of the pattern envelope?

Sort of... there's a picture in a book I own, I'll try to track it down online!

Edit: this is the only picture I can find, I think it's a photo from the book I've got.

*just made the pic a bit smaller* -LD

Lauren · Jun 4, 2010

I thought maybe I had that one but I don't

Cool pattern and neat history!

kymeratale · Jun 8, 2010

I am in love with shirtwaists!

I love, love, love this dress from Trashy Diva, but it would cost me $150 with shipping and all. I am not inclined to pay that much for a rayon dress when I could make one myself.

Does anyone have suggestions for a pattern to get this look? I have been looking for a WWII era shirtwaist day dress pattern, but haven't found just what I want. If you happen to spot one in a 38 bust, even better, but just the pattern name and number for now, then I can go hunting.

GrrlFriday · Jun 8, 2010

Kymeratale: It's not a vintage pattern but I imagine you could make something very similar using this pattern

http://butterick.mccall.com/b5315-products-9432.php?page_id=155

Lauren · Jun 8, 2010

There's a couple on this site that might work. Looks to me that the bodice is less full and the sleeve shorter than you'll get with an authentic vintage pattern. That is a seriously adorable dress!
http://www.oldpatterns.com/mccalls1942.html

SheBear74 · Jun 8, 2010

kymeratale said:
I love, love, love this dress from Trashy Diva, but it would cost me $150 with shipping and all. I am not inclined to pay that much for a rayon dress when I could make one myself.

Does anyone have suggestions for a pattern to get this look? I have been looking for a WWII era shirtwaist day dress pattern, but haven't found just what I want. If you happen to spot one in a 38 bust, even better, but just the pattern name and number for now, then I can go hunting.

I have these from a lot that I got off of ebay, I stink at resizing and don't plan on using them. If any of these will work I can just send it to you, I think you can see the sizes in the pics.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=16115&page=12

Lottie · Jun 9, 2010

There are also plenty of shirtwaist dress patterns on etsy if you just search 40s pattern.. Or were they not what you're looking for? :/

I'm digging simple (casual) late 40s/early 50s dresses right now and I'd love something like this (or the same pattern in a vintage size 18):

HepKitty · Jun 29, 2010

I don't know anything about this pattern though one can guess on a few details thanks to the handwriting... but I would love to have it

this one at least has its info

and this one was from the cover of the book but the pattern must exist somehow... right?

crwritt · Jun 30, 2010

Has anyone tried this repro pattern from Scissorhappy?

I'm quite tempted, but would like a review, or at least a picture of it
made up, preferably in a larger size.

Lottie · Jul 6, 2010

Help!
I just fell madly in love with a suit (from etsy):

And since I can neither afford nor squeeze myself into it I'm planning on sewing a suit based on the one above. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find any suits in a size 18 or 20 tht could work for this

I've never sewn a suit before and I'm a terrible grader, so it should be the right size and have a pretty high neckline.
Does anyone have a pattern in her stash that could work (and is willing to sell the pattern or a copy of it)? Or do you know a pattern on sale somewhere that could work? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

palespider · Jul 6, 2010

crwritt said:
Has anyone tried this repro pattern from Scissorhappy?

I'm quite tempted, but would like a review, or at least a picture of it
made up, preferably in a larger size.

interesting- i had a seller on etsy make a pattern similar to this in a size 48,38,47 for me and it looks just like that one- i wonder if she just copied it. Im in the works of making it up- will post when i am finished.

Sickofitcindy · Jul 7, 2010

crwritt said:
Has anyone tried this repro pattern from Scissorhappy?

I'm quite tempted, but would like a review, or at least a picture of it
made up, preferably in a larger size.

Hi Crwritt,

I do have this pattern (and the original) in my stash and I am using the largest size. Perhaps I will try and get off my lazy butt and make this this summer. I will report back.

HepKitty · Jul 7, 2010

I would cry if I ever cut a vintage pattern, so I get the thin plastic drop "cloth" for painting and trace the pattern. that way I can resize if need be and share with my sister

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