Showing posts with label skirt. Show all posts
Showing posts with label skirt. Show all posts

Saturday, February 21, 2015

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. 

Friday, December 19, 2014

What to Make with Boutique Yarns

After a trip to the local thrift shop I found myself well-stocked with boutique yarns, read Sashay and Boutique Ribbons. After a while I sat and thought "What does one do with this gorgeous stuff besides making scarves?" Here's a few ideas I found around the web:

Ribbon Remix Scarf uses 1 skein of Red Heart Soft, 1 skein of Red Heart Boutique Sashay, 2 yards of grosgrain ribbon, 1 1/2 inches wide, 5mm (size H-8) hook, and a yarn needle.

 Knit a Lei Scarf designed by Anneliese Anneliese. There's an easy to follow tutorial or print out the downloadable instructions.
You'll need:
  • One skein Red Heart Boutique Ribbons yarn (I chose "Fire")
  • Size 8 circular knitting needles, 32 inches long
  • Sewing needle and thread for finishing

    How about a crocheted ruffled skirt? This pattern is sized for the little ones, sizes 2-4, designed by Amy at Crochet Creative Creations.

    Crochet Hook: I/9 or 5.5 mm hook
    Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
    How about a purse? This is so cute.This is from Dearest Debi. She has a written pattern and a tutorial. 

    You'll need a skein of Bernat Satin and a skein of Boutique Sashay Yarn, a size I (9) hook and a size J (10) hook. 

    So, there's a few things to do with this beautiful yarn I think a pillow would look good. Maybe flowers to add to a headband. How about a few ruffles on a little girl's skirt? So much to do. So much I want to do. Sleep is so over rated. 

    Post by Eileen

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

New Listings: The 50's Retro Look

Finding incredibly gorgeous vintage patterns from the 50's (or older) is a thrill I have to share. Here's some new listings in GoofingOff Etsy and GoofingOff Artfire.
Butterick 6886 Bust 36 inches UNCUT $18
Simple tops, Quick N Easy to sew, with a round, jewel, or folded collar. Great retro summer look.

Simplicity 4479 One Yard Apron Complete $10
These amazing aprons are one yard aprons designed to use only one yard of 36 inch wide fabric. So cute!

Butterick 9122 Waist 30 inches $10 UNCUT
Love that Marilyn Monroe look.


Another one of Butterick's Quick N Easy pattern line. A little more flare, great to hide imperfections while still giving a beautiful look.
Simplicity 3408 in size 16, bust 34. Complete.  $22
This dress is fantastic….the perfect summer dress with flattering lines.

Simplicity 3383 Aprons and Pinafore Size 18 Bust 36  UNCUT $22
The apron is so cute with tulip pockets and the pinafore makes a sweet looking summer dress. 

There's lots more but I had to show these off. Enjoy!

Post by Eileen Patterson….who's GoofingOff!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Vintage Vogue

Vogue patterns are always the most luscious of all sewing patterns available. Whether they feature a picture of a real model or an artist's illustration, the pattern envelope is the most fashionable and beautiful image imaginable. I just love them. Here's the latest listing in the GoofingOff Etsy shop. The pattern is from 1988. It is hard to find and absolutely beautiful.