Don't you love that vintage patterns show you the pattern pieces as well as a line drawing? And how they call zippers "slide fasteners"? That took me a minute to process, until I realized that zipper was like Kleenex, a brand name that had become the common name. I can't see what kind of fabric they suggest,but maybe back then they assumed that everyone knew to use a drapey rayon or silk or fine cotton lawn or wool crepe. I'm just guessing,based on what was available then. Don't you love the details? The gathered princess bodice - the better to do an FBA with, my dear - and those sleeves--the French cuffs-- that gorgeous neckline--the beautiful collar! You understand why I had to have it. It was Meant To Be, It was MY SIZE. If that's not a message from the Sewing Goddess, I just don't know what is. Obviously 1948 is my fashion year.
I won't ask if you have ever bought a pattern on impulse, because if you are reading my blog I know you have. Instead I'll ask - What is your fashion decade? I'm beginning to think I'm a Forties person. The signs are pointing that way. What decade are you?
P.S.I also NEED that hat.
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This is a lovely pattern! I haven't yet sewn any vintage patterns (except for a few re-prints from Vogue), but I find I am drawn to patterns from the 1950s. I think I really like all of the lovely details that the clothes had in that era. Except pants. I would get all my pants from the 1970s. What can I say? I like flare.
Though, honestly, when I think about what patterns i have in my stash that I wouldn't want to do without, I think it is the Burda magazines I have from 2003-2009 - there was a great run in there where the clothes were fitted and detailed, but also had a good range from casual to fancy. I know styles come and go (especially when I look at databases that have all the old Burdas and I can see exactly how terrible the 80s and 90s fashions were), but I really think I will still be turning to some of these magazines as time goes by. So maybe the 2000s is my style decade?
I like 1940s, but I'm more likely to sew and wear 1980s sportswear. I especially like the Japanese and American designers from that era. Very interesting, yet practical.
That is a gorgeous pattern, and to find it in your size? Of course you had to have it! I love the 40s but I don't quite have the bust for some of the fashions. 50s are out due to the bust situation. I actually love the 30s and the 20s, but they are very hard to find and it can be difficult not to look costumey.
That is a gorgeous pattern, and to find it in your size? Of course you had to have it! I love the 40s but I don't quite have the bust for some of the fashions. 50s are out due to the bust situation. I actually love the 30s and the 20s, but they are very hard to find and it can be difficult not to look costumey.
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