deadpandiva
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The Anne Adams 5777 is adorable.
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Miss Sis
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This would make such an awesome winter dress in dark green wool with brown buttons! I can totally see you in it, DPD.
deadpandiva said:
deadpandiva
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I was picturing it in wool and dark green would be amazing.Miss Sis said:
Miss Sis
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You always look great in green. It would also be nice in maroon with navy buttons.
I have a real thing for woolie Winter dresses. Must be because I live in England! lol. However, I have yet to make one.
I have a real thing for woolie Winter dresses. Must be because I live in England! lol. However, I have yet to make one.
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I was so excited when this pattern came up!
Ive wanted a pattern like this for a long time!
I just hope all the pieces are there.
Also, after loosing that pinafore a few weeks ago, I grew curious about them. Then I won this one for less than $8 woo hoo!
LD
Ive wanted a pattern like this for a long time!
I just hope all the pieces are there.
Also, after loosing that pinafore a few weeks ago, I grew curious about them. Then I won this one for less than $8 woo hoo!
LD
Joie DeVive
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Ok, I'm not sure if this is the best place for this question, but since it deals with the purchase of vintage patterns, I figured it was as good a place as most. Bartenders feel free to move this if it would be best served elsewhere.
Periodically, I run across vintage patterns at estate sales. Usually, in these instances, I do not have the opportunity to check to see if they are complete. The ones in my size I don't have much of a question about, I usually buy them, but I have qualms about leaving behind the ones that aren't. Sometimes they are obscenely inexpensive ($1 or less). I just wondered whether you girls ever had such issues, or what insights you have, or rules you follow?
This weekend I left behind a 1940's Simplicity blouse because all that was left was the envelope and the directions, but I feel bad about it, because I fear it will end up in a landfill somewhere... Any thoughts??
Periodically, I run across vintage patterns at estate sales. Usually, in these instances, I do not have the opportunity to check to see if they are complete. The ones in my size I don't have much of a question about, I usually buy them, but I have qualms about leaving behind the ones that aren't. Sometimes they are obscenely inexpensive ($1 or less). I just wondered whether you girls ever had such issues, or what insights you have, or rules you follow?
This weekend I left behind a 1940's Simplicity blouse because all that was left was the envelope and the directions, but I feel bad about it, because I fear it will end up in a landfill somewhere... Any thoughts??
Sickofitcindy
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Incomplete patterns
Hi Joie,
Whenver I buy patterns at vintage fairs I know there's a possibility that the pattern won't be complete. When I pay $15-30 for a pattern I go to a specific seller and I know they are complete. However when I go to another seller I know there's a risk they won't be complete and they're usually in not as good condition but I'm paying $3-5. I've found the envelope to be useful.I'm working on drafting patterns off of the mini on the envelope. I haven't done much with it but I know other people have been successful.
Hi Joie,
Whenver I buy patterns at vintage fairs I know there's a possibility that the pattern won't be complete. When I pay $15-30 for a pattern I go to a specific seller and I know they are complete. However when I go to another seller I know there's a risk they won't be complete and they're usually in not as good condition but I'm paying $3-5. I've found the envelope to be useful.I'm working on drafting patterns off of the mini on the envelope. I haven't done much with it but I know other people have been successful.
deadpandiva
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LD that pattern is amazing.
I finally have a redingote coat pattern. Not sure if I spelled that right but Yay!
I finally have a redingote coat pattern. Not sure if I spelled that right but Yay!
Pattern Rescue
Hi Joie! Those incomplete patterns sound like they would be very useful at Pattern Rescue. At least you don't have to worry about them ending up in a landfill, or crowding your basement.
Hi Joie! Those incomplete patterns sound like they would be very useful at Pattern Rescue. At least you don't have to worry about them ending up in a landfill, or crowding your basement.
December
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Anne Marie, thanks so much for that link! I also have some very incomplete patterns that I didn't know what to do with.
deadpandiva
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This is my last pattern till I sell some. I love the short sleeved version and wish I could were yellow. I'll probably make it in green.
Miss Jay
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I bought this one yesterday.
I'll find an appropriate wedding thread to put more details of what I am planning.
I'll find an appropriate wedding thread to put more details of what I am planning.
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$8! No instructions but so FREGGIN WHAT!
I hope I can modify the flutter sleeve to go with a Du Barry I got that is missing that piece.
LD
lolly_loisides
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
That's really lovely LD.
That's really lovely LD.
December
One of the Regulars
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Miss Jay, I am in awe! That is so beautiful!!
It's actually almost exactly the same as the wedding dress I've designed for myself. I must hunt down a copy!
It's actually almost exactly the same as the wedding dress I've designed for myself. I must hunt down a copy!
Dora Ainsworth
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I just found a 1930s pattern book - once I receive it I'll post pics and let you know which dress I'm going to tackle first!
Shirin
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I love that Redingote pattern, I think I saw that same pattern on eBay about 2 weeks ago. Wanted to bid, but the price went higher than I can afford.
I Got this one in the mail yesterday.
I Got this one in the mail yesterday.
Thanks to the Etsy links, I picked up both Hollywood patterns from New Vintage lady. I just finished the skirt from Hollywood Pattern 1169:
I'm keeping an eye out for a nice vintage print for this lovely dress:
I also have a box full of Folkwear Patterns.
I'm off to look for patterns for a full slip...
I'm keeping an eye out for a nice vintage print for this lovely dress:
I also have a box full of Folkwear Patterns.
I'm off to look for patterns for a full slip...
deadpandiva
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Wow! That is gorgeous. I love veiw A. I'll have to add this to my pattern wanted list.Shirin said:I love that Redingote pattern, I think I saw that same pattern on eBay about 2 weeks ago. Wanted to bid, but the price went higher than I can afford.
I Got this one in the mail yesterday.
Love that, Shirin!
I've always liked this pattern! I saw it cheap and in my size so I pounced.
REALLY happy about this one. I had it in my favorites for a while and was mulling it over, and then it disappeared (I can't remember if it sold and I removed it or what). A little while ago it randomly popped back up and I knew I had to get it.
I've always liked this pattern! I saw it cheap and in my size so I pounced.
REALLY happy about this one. I had it in my favorites for a while and was mulling it over, and then it disappeared (I can't remember if it sold and I removed it or what). A little while ago it randomly popped back up and I knew I had to get it.
