Patterns from the Past

Musing on the topic of sewing patterns and historical clothing research.

Thursday, June 26, 2014

What Kind of Vintage Pattern Should I Buy?

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You love Vintage Sewing patterns! The fashions appeal to you, the era is "yours".  You don't like the designs are in the store...
Monday, August 12, 2013

Boxtops for McCall's Sewing Patterns c. 1970s

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What kind of cereal would have a mail in form for a sewing pattern?  Would it be aimed at an adult, like Raisin Bran or maybe Alpha-Bits? ...
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown!

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There are  a variety of things you can do with vintage sewing patterns.  One of the many uses of the sewing patterns is as a costumes for th...
Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Vera Maxwell's Four Way Pattern

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In my business you never know what you are going to find when you acquire a new lot of patterns.  I always wonder who the person was who had...
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Sunday, December 02, 2012

Dr. Denton PJ's

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Do you remember wearing Dr. Denton's as a kid?  I have been seeing a lot blanket sleepers for the whole family lately. In the late 198...
Wednesday, October 17, 2012

As Seen on TV!

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Over the summer I was contacted by the costume department from the TV show: American Horror Story . Simplicity 3316 I waited w...
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Thursday, May 10, 2012

British Sewing Patterns During WW2

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Time: the late 1940's early 50's.  The world is at war.  How did it effect sewing patterns in England? I had the opportunity to...
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