Show us your vintage patterns!

[NancyLouise]

I think if you look for a bathing suit pattern, you'll have a lot better luck! You could probably find a pattern from the 50s to 70s and get a little creative with drafting what doesn't match.

 

[Lady Day]

I though this one was so interesting. Ive never found a maternity pattern over a 38" bust. This one apparently went up to 42!
I had to get it even though Ill never make it up, well, for me anyway.

LD

 

[kamikat]

NancyLouise, I've wanted that pattern for a long time! Can't wait to see what you make with it.
LD, I saw that and was tempted, too. It's so pretty, I'd make it up and wear it anyway. To me, it doesn't really look like maternity wear.

 

[annet]

that's what i was thinking. the first thing that went through my head when i saw the pattern illustration was 'no way there's a baby in there!'

but then again, i've never been pregnant.

it's a pretty dress for sure!

 

[NancyLouise]

Well that's because no decent pattern illustrator would draw a pregnant figure on the pattern envelope. How indecent!

 

[annet]

"ewwww, future babies!"

 

[Ms Sew-n-Sew]

NancyLouise, that pattern is beyond gorgeous!

 

[Lauren]

"ewwww, future babies!"

lol lol lol

 

[LolitaHaze]

Opinions needed!!!

I have this sewing pattern and here is the fabric I am going to use. Now should I do it in the long sleeved version or the short sleeved version?

 

[kamikat]

In Arizona, you'd probably get more use out of the short sleeved version.

 

[Miss Sis]

Whilst I think it would probably look good with long sleeves and show off the print, I'm inclined to agree with Kamikat, with what I've heard about your weather there!

 

[deadpandiva]

Lovely pattern. I vote for short sleeves. Love the fabric.
I got this Past Patterns pattern but I got it on ebay. I passed this up hundreds of times on the past patterns site because they only show view B. i am almost done with veiw A in Brown Pinstriped Bengaline with taffita bow and belt. And will make C in green linen with navy blue bow and cuffs. It's a pretty easy pattern even the crazy sleeves.

 

[the snake's hips]

Bought these last week:

 

[deadpandiva]

 

[Lorelai99]

That's pretty awesome!!

 

[kamikat]

DPD, too funny! I got the same pattern last month! I can't wait to see your finished dress!

 

[Ms Sew-n-Sew]

It was a bargain and I couldn't resist the bow pockets. She looks very nonchalant smoking her cigarette!

 

[buddy5909]

I love Love LOVE the bow pockets!!!

 

[Land-O-LakesGal]

It was a bargain and I couldn't resist the bow pockets. She looks very nonchalant smoking her cigarette!

She has a very similar look to your avatar (minus the cigarette).

 

[Ms Sew-n-Sew]

Land-O-Lakes Gal, you're right...a pattern emerges!