Show us your vintage patterns!

[Joie DeVive]

Joie Devive I totally agree I have always wanted to embroider on clothing does anyone on here ever do it I haven't noticed it yet. That little bird with its clothes pin is adorable. Deadpan Diva great score!

Come to think of it, despite having the ability, I haven't done any embroidery on clothes. I've done bunches of tea towels and pillowcases, but never clothes. I'll have to remedy that!

 

[Lady Day]

I just picked up these two.

LD

 

[Miss Tuppence]

I just picked up these two.

LD

Ooooow aaahhhh- serious pattern envy here … and look at that, they are in my size too!

 

[kamikat]

Wow, I am totally in love with that suit, LD!

 

[TexasTawny001]

That reminds me: can anyone point me to information on adjusting sizing on patterns? I'm having trouble finding patterns big enough for me!! (and they say women were not as skinny and 'fuller figured' back then!! I think not!)

 

[deadpandiva]

Ladyday those are amazing.

I can't beleive I won this. I didn't think I had a chance. My face hurts from smiling.

I got this also but it's not nearly as exiting.

 

[Land-O-LakesGal]

Ladyday those are amazing.

I can't beleive I won this. I didn't think I had a chance. My face hurts from smiling.

thats an awesome pattern DPD congrats :eusa_clap

 

[Land-O-LakesGal]

Ok so I got pattern envy of the culottes and found this one.

 

[deadpandiva]

That is adorable Land-O-LakesGal.

 

[TexasTawny001]

thats an awesome pattern DPD congrats :eusa_clap

Oh I love this pattern!! Nothing like good culottes!! I'm totally envious!! It reminds me of a 30s 'Hostess Pajama' pattern vie been desperately searching for!!

 

[Ms Sew-n-Sew]

hooray for culottes!

 

[kamikat]

I can't remember if I posted a pic of this one.

 

[Jezebel_Amazon]

I picked up a few nice vintage patterns at an antique mall in South Carolina. Each pattern was 1 or 2 dollars. Pretty good! Sadly they are all two sizes too small.

What would be the correct way of enlarging them? The one I'm using is a size 14 and I need it to be a size 18. Would I be adding two inches to the patterns sides all around or just to each side of the width?

Here's the pattern I'll be using.

Thank you! <3

 

[kamikat]

Start by just adding it to the side seams, then make a muslin. This will tell you if you need to add anywhere else.

 

[deadpandiva]

I picked up a few nice vintage patterns at an antique mall in South Carolina. Each pattern was 1 or 2 dollars. Pretty good! Sadly they are all two sizes too small.

What would be the correct way of enlarging them? The one I'm using is a size 14 and I need it to be a size 18. Would I be adding two inches to the patterns sides all around or just to each side of the width?

Here's the pattern I'll be using.

Thank you! <3

You may want to measure the bodice pieces and subtract the seam allowance or just make a muslin of the bodice. I am a size 18 and I made a 50's Marian Martin pattern in a size 14 for my much thinner twin sister and it ended up being to big for her and a perfect fit for me.

 

[TexasTawny001]

My new pattern

I just purchased this great pattern on etsy!

It's so versatile! I'm excited! I'll have to size/grade it a bit, but that's ok! A girlfriend and I will be attending our FIRST WWII event in Waxahacie in Nov! We are excited! I'm hoping to have this sewn by then!

 

[deadpandiva]

I can't remember if I posted a pic of this one.

That's cute. I have a pattern with a keyhole neck and similar shaped skirt but more tailored. I like the softness of this one.

 

[Lauren]

Ladyday those are amazing.

I can't beleive I won this. I didn't think I had a chance. My face hurts from smiling.

Hey, neat! I have this one, too. I made it up, but changed the opening to a button front. It's a really awesome pattern. Congrats!!

 

[deadpandiva]

Hey, neat! I have this one, too. I made it up, but changed the opening to a button front. It's a really awesome pattern. Congrats!!

A button front is a good idea. I love the belt on this pattern.

 

[HepKitty]

I picked up a few nice vintage patterns at an antique mall in South Carolina. Each pattern was 1 or 2 dollars. Pretty good! Sadly they are all two sizes too small.

What would be the correct way of enlarging them? The one I'm using is a size 14 and I need it to be a size 18. Would I be adding two inches to the patterns sides all around or just to each side of the width?

Here's the pattern I'll be using.

Thank you! <3

I agree w/ DPD, make one out of muslin as-is. I made a 14 MM patterns and it was huge on me even though according to the charts I'm a 14. a short one that is, I always need to bring the waistline up

that dress is gorgeous I'm jealous, and the culottes are to die for