What A Bargain.
I had the luckiest day on Ebay. I managed to get these 120+ sewing patterns for $30 !!
Two BIG heavy boxes full.
They range from the 1950's to 1990 and all the yummy years in between.
They were sold by a lady whose Aunt was a seamstress and had also made her sisters wedding dress.
99% of the patterns are in my size - I thought I'd died and gone to sewing heaven.
Today I spent a few hours going through them and so I will share some with you.
Heres the lot ! Some piles are 10 patterns high.
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| Australian Home Journal 1950's |
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| Fashion Patterns 1950's This label I have never heard of or seen before - Has anyone else? |
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| Fashion Patterns 1950's (Australian) |
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| Vogue Couturier Design 2112 Belinda Bellville I love the back of this dress with the elegant bow. |
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| Vogue Paris Original 1554 Laroche This pattern even had the original VPO label to stitch into the completed dress. |
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| Vogue Paris Original 1700 Givenchy |
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| Vogue Americana Oscar De La Renta I know it has some intense ruffles on its front, but theres something about this pattern. |
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| Butterick 2320 |
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| Simplicity 4820 I like the crisp pleated skirt on this dress. |
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| Butterick 5516 Its a Windy Day !! I have been looking for this pattern for the Pea Coat - so 60's |
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| Simplicity 5775 The Jacket is so stylish - note the collar and the tie front. I think the matching Jacket lining to the dress fabric is wonderful. |
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| Simplicity 7102 The pink left hand princess cut dress is so sweet. The shoulder bows finish it cute. |
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| Vogue 6935 My eye is on the black with contrast white dress, sleeveless. |
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| Vogue 7525 So very 1960's. The flare sleeve and chain belt. Not sure about the Turban ! |
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| Vogue 7014 1960's Double breasted collard dress. Is that a Nurses cap on her head? |
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| Simplicity 6823 Empire waist Wedding or bridesmaid dress. |
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| McCalls 6110 The colours in the graphic is beautiful. I adore the gloves to match! |
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| Simplicity 8485 This is one to make you chuckle - THE collar ! What can I say ? Looks like a flower. (and what about the womans hair !) |
I really enjoyed the wade through pattern time. I have so many patterns now to make, that I think my Husband is hoping I won't need to buy one again (Wrong !).
I may just feel a little guilty when I do (for 5 minutes).
I plan to bring you the "What were they thinking" patterns soon...
