New Listings at GoofingOff Sewing

Simplicity 7534 Misses' Mini Dress in size 16, Bust 38 inches from 1968....COMPLETE 

It was a very rainy morning, my day off sandwiched between work days....Lots to do but never too much that I can't list a few patterns. The rain inspired me to make soup...2 pots (tonight and later this week), get laundry done (just have to iron my scrubs...yes, iron..with my 1950's old fashioned iron), and pack weekend purchases. Now it's coffee time and a chance to show off the latest listings.

Vintage Vogue 7734 Misses' Jacket, Skirt, and Pants in size 14-18 UNCUT OK, I really like this jacket. I could wrap up in it and stay warm by the fire. Love it.

Vogue 9382 Misses' Unlined Jackets in size 6-8-10 from 1985. UNCUT A little bit 80's?

Simplicity 5556 Misses' Jiffy Knits Dress in size 12, bust 34 inches from 1973 COMPLETE I love Jiffy patterns.....quick and easy, put it together and go. Yippee!

Butterick 5192 Misses' Jacket and Pants with Ready-to-Wear-Sizing by Designer Connie Crawford. UNCUT
The pattern size is Xsmall to X large. The pattern appears uncut but it isn't factory folded.

Simplicity 8350 Misses Tops, Dress, Skirts and Shorts from Pre-shirred fabric in size 12, bust 34 from 1978. Partially UNCUT 
So I made a dress out of pre-shirred fabric for my candle lighting ceremony. We got our nursing pins and recited the Florence Nightingale Pledge. I still have the dress....somewhere.  I am a disorganized sentimentalist. 

Simplicity 9365 Misses' Blouses for Knit Fabrics from 1971 in size 16, Bust 38. Partially UNCUT
So I was in love with the hairdos on this pattern back in the day. I tried to get my hair to be like view 2....but that's where my hair gets frizzy...like stick-your-finger-in-a-light-socket frizzy. 

New Look 6040 Misses Dresses, 7 views, size 8-18. UNCUT

Simplicity 6001 Girls' Caftans in size 8 or 12 from 1973. COMPLETE

Butterick 4194, Girls' Sew n go Flared Skirt in size 8. COMPLETE A quick flare skirt would be great for the young ballerina or gymnast. 

See & Sew 5541 by Butterick, Misses' Draped Dress in size 8-10-12, bust 31-34 inches. COMPLETE 
Ok, I am obsessed by this dress. I love the drape. It gives it a very elegant look.

McCall's 3715 Girls' Jacket, Top, Pants, and Skirt in size 7. For Unbonded Stretchable knits. COMPLETE A little girl in bell bottoms....how cute!

So, that's it for now. There's more coming..... I have a stack....serious stack.....of stuffed animal patterns from the 80's, all uncut. There's a Christmas in July Pattern Sale coming real soon and all the crafty patterns....dolls, doll clothes, and animals and the like will be 40% off....Like Cabbage Patch and Berenstain Bears.  Watch for it and grab your favorites for holiday sewing.
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Kasper and Oleg Cassini Patterns at GoofingOff

The 1980's....shoulders got big, then bigger, hair was curly and big. We wore loose fitting shirts with big, extended shoulders and tight, straight skirts and pants. For the first time in my life my curly hair was in fashion and there was no need to try to tame it. Sigh. 

Well, enough about me.....this is glimpse into the world of fashion in the 1980's. Both designers, Oleg Cassini and Kasper, were well-known designers of their time. 

Oleg Cassini was a fashion designer of international fame who designed   Jackie Kennedy's ensemble for President Kennedy's Inauguration.  Cassini is credited designs such as the sheath, the A-line, the little white collar dress, the knit, the military look for women, and later, the Nehru jacket. 

The dress seen here is classic 1985, extended shoulders, deep armholes, funnel neck, and top stitching. The straight lines lend a geometric feel to the design....classic Cassini. 

Simplicity 7076 from 1985, Misses' Dress by Designer Oleg Cassini in size 10, bust 32.5. UNCUT

 Herbert Kasper, known in the fashion industry as Kasper, is an award winning designer who made inexpensive clothes look exquisite and expensive. From 1966-1985 he was the head designer for Leslie Fay Co., Inc. His clothes were described as being feminine and sexy. 

This mid-1980's dress pattern (1985) is signature 80's....extended shoulders, mid calf, loose-fitting top, but has a soft, feminine look. 

Vogue 1544 from 1985 in size 14, bust 36 by Designer Kasper.....COMPLETE

Well, that's it from me.....Happy Monday to all. 

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New Listings at GoofingOff Sewing

Summer's here and it's hot outside....sometimes a little too hot to go out and play. What's the alternative? Sit on the couch and eat bon bons? Not likely. I like to create and sewing is one of my favorite pastimes. Here's a few new listings in the GoofingOff Sewing shop for summer fun. 

Vogue's Basic Dress Pattern 1774 Size 14, Bust 34 inches COMPLETE This honey is from the late 1960's. 

Vogue 8428 Misses' Jacket, skirt, and pants in size 8-10-12. UNCUT  So late 80's, early 90's. 

Butterick 5390 "Fast & Easy" in size Lrg-Xlg-XXL, bust 38-48 inches UNCUT Love, love, love the peasant top look. 

McCall's 4865 Misses' Pullover Tops and Poncho. COMPLETE All sizes. Cut to largest size. Includes embroidery transfer How cute is this?

Simplicity 7003 Misses' Shawls from 1975 UNCUT I love a shawl, especially in the summer. Maybe a prayer shawl in some inspirational fabric?

Simplicity 7852 Maternity Tops in size 12-14, Bust 34-36 inches COMPLETE it also includes a pattern for a baby bib How cute! 

Vogue's Basic Design  1198 Dress and Jacket Size 14, Bust 36 inches COMPLETE The basic dress and jacket from the 1970's. 

New Look 6272 Misses' Dress, Top, Slim Pants, and Kimono with belt in size 8-18, bust 30-40 inches UNCUT Love the dress....SALE Priced!

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Stay cool, use sunscreen, stay hydrated, and keep those seams straight!

Vogue 8769 The 12 Days of Christmas Ornaments

Recently I stopped at an estate sale. Luckily there was a few patterns available. Among the patterns was this treasure, Vogue 8769. 12 days of Christmas ornaments....it's never too early to start getting ready for the holidays. 
This pattern is amazing.

Vogue 8769 Complete and UNCUT Excellent condition $15

Instead of buying several patterns to complete the 12 days of Christmas song all that's needed is this one pattern. 

From a Partridge in a Pear Tree

Turtle Dove

French Hens

Colly Birds

Golden Rings

Geese a Laying

Swimming Swan

Dancing Lady

Piping Piper

Drummer drumming

Maids a Milking

to Leaping Lord, they're all here.
What a gift they would make!

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Sewing Pattern: Very Easy Vogue 8848

Vogue 8848 size 16, Bust 38 inches Complete A Hard-to-find Gem

Some of the most flattering dresses are made of knit fabric with easy, flowing lines. Vogue 8848 is that kind of dress. 

Short sleeves, v-neckline, optional patch pockets and A-line makes this pattern flattering for most figures. Short and it is a great summer dress for the office... full length and it looks dreamy. It's a Very Easy Vogue Dress with only 5 pattern pieces....that's a bonus!

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Vintage Vogue and Fabulous Fifties Sewing Patterns

Sometimes I find the most incredible patterns when I am out and about.

 This first pattern, Simplicity 1407, is beautiful! I love the dress. The style is from the late 1940's. The pattern is unprinted...the pattern piece is dotted to tell which piece is which. 

Simplicity 1407 Misses' Dress from the 1940's. Size 14, Bust 32 inch. Complete, UNCUT

This outfit from Tamotsu is incredible. I love the long jacket.

Vogue 1334 by Designer Tamotsu, Misses' jackets, dress, and pants in sizes 12-14-16. COMPLETE

Six gored skirts from 1952. Fabulous! A sweater and a pair of heels and the outfit is complete.

Vogue 7780 Misses' Skirts from 1952. Waist 25 inch. COMPLETE

Wearable art. Love it. I hate wearing what everyone else wears. The basic jacket is here and allows the sewer to make a design that fits. From Marcy Tilton.

Vogue 8430 Misses' Jacket, Wearable Art by Marcy Tilton One size, bust 31.5-44 inches. UNCUT

Happy Sewing! May your seams stay straight and your bobbins stay full. 

Pattern Listings Week of November 10

New listings in Goofing Off sewing. These delectable retro patterns are fresh from an estate sale, all uncut with original folds. The patterns are from the early 1970's. 

Simplicity 5570 in size 12, UNCUT
I just love this jumpsuit!



Vintage Vogue 8444 in size 10, bust 32, UNCUT
Classy look!



Butterick 3087 in size 10, UNCUT
Sweet sailor collar and big bells!



Simplicity 6043 in size 12, UNCUT
Bell bottoms and maxi skirts...with that oh-so-sexy side slit.

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Classic Look for Fall

While listing patterns for my Etsy shop I found this Very Easy Vogue 7210 from 1979. The look is perfect for fall, timeless, classic. It has a retro look that can easily be made into a now look. The pattern includes instructions and pieces for the jacket and belt, skirt, and pants.
The jacket is loose fitting and unlined, perfect to wear over sweaters and long sleeve blouses. It is front wrapped (no buttonholes!!), hip length (hide the butt, another !!), with shawl collar and patch pockets.
The skirt is a straight,  front wrapped skirt that is gathered at front and back to a buttoned waistband.
The pants are slim, straight-legged, and cuffed, with a mock fly front zipper closing.
Simple, timeless separates to build a wardrobe….and still look good.

Keep those seams straight!

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