A Few New Simplicity Patterns & A Few More Burda

Ok, its time to stop dreaming and start doing, isn't it? A few more items on the fire to think about first though.

These two new SIMPLICITY patterns are from the fall line. The jacket 2543 is quite nice - and I like view B in the blue as well. The wrap blouse 2595 is showing up all over the sewing internet and seems like a very versatile and interesting garment. I'd like to get both done.

And there are two blouses in the September Burda I'm interested in. They are basically the same pattern, with different details. The first is from their Folkloric section. They suggest taking the collar to a professional pleater. No such animal for miles around this area. I am thinking I can check with a local heirloom sewing shop, if they are still around. I'm sure they would have suggestions.


















And the second is the same blouse, with smaller cuffs and a nice tie at the neck. Seems quite nice, easy to make and versatile to wear.

Vintage Sewing Patterns

A few weeks ago, I picked up several vintage patterns at my local antique mall. They are from the 60's and 70's - thought I would share them with you.

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Vogue 7842 - probably late 60's or early 70's - no date. Labeled maternity, but I remember lots of tops like this that were not.

McCall's 8012 - love this 1965 pattern - still looks quite stylish and chic after all these years.

McCall's 7774 - I knew this immediately - 1965. That low waisted look and the Patty Duke flips - yep, definitely 1965.

Simplicity 5766 - A 1964 version of a nice, dressy dress!

No date on either of these Vogue patterns. I'd place the Nina Ricci squarely in the late 1970's. Not certain about the Valentino - probably about the same era or a bit earlier. I have seen the Valentino on vintage pattern websites and liked it.

What I did on my summer vacation!

SHOP - then SHOP some more. Now that things have settled down with Zman, and my subsequent cold, I may have time to show you what I found.

In my wanderings, I ran across a cache of larger size vintage patterns, photos above. They are all 44 to 46 bust size. I love them all, but think I might try the ADVANCE pattern first, (what do you think, mid-1950's??) maybe the Simplicity 7600 next - its dated 1968.

I also found the pattern for boys outfits - if you are my age or older, you may remember the young boys outfits where the pants buttoned onto the shirt. I saw a number of these vintage outfits in the antique shops, but was lucky enough to find this pattern in size 3. My guys may have a new outfit for Christmas!

Stay tuned, as I found a lot of other goodied - books, lace, buttons, fabric - all my favorite things.

I've Been Working Hard - Just Not Finished

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I've been sewing away, but not finished anything as yet. The black floral is Hot Patterns Deco Vibe Cosmo dress. I love it, but I was a bit short of fabric and made the sash quite a bit shorter than the pattern. I will just tie in front. Well that tain't working - I ended up searching 3 Joanne stores before I found the same fabric, and have now purchased enough to make the appropriate sash.
The next two dresses are from the same Simplicity pattern. The light blue daisy pattern is a stretch cotton with a slit neckline. The second is another view with a contrasting yoke. The dress is a linen/rayon mix with the yoke and trim in a polished quilting cotton.
I also have two tops cut out and ready to sew - an Xceptional shirt and a Simplicity top. I hope to finish things up this weekend.