New Look Patterns in the Shop

New Look 6899 Misses Skirts and Knit Tops

I love when I find a stash of patterns uncut and ready to list. Here is such a group of patterns. 

New Look 6403 Misses' knit tops and pants 

 Cute dresses, skirts, and tops just right for summer.

New Look 6404  Unisex Knit Tops, pants and shorts

 These gems are uncut and complete. They are all multi-sized so you can custom fit the pattern to your exact measurements.

New Look 6306, bust 31-42 inches

 The patterns are easy to sew with easy to follow directions.

New Look 6328 Misses' Camisole, Skirts in two lengths, and wide legged pants

New Look 6178 Misses' Dresses, Skirts, and Tank Tops

You can find these patterns at GoofingOff Sewing. 

Post by Eileen

10 Fun in the Sun Patterns to Sew

It's the middle of winter in this part of the world and I have a feeling a lot of folks are yearning for a bit of summer fun. Well, hopping on a jet plane for a vacation is good but not everyone can...and besides, summer will be here before you know it. Now's the time to get those patterns for summer sewing. There's nothing like being ready for summer before it gets here and showing off what you got in what you made. 
Here's 10 patterns to satisfy the Island Girl in all of us. Pass me my pina colada, please. 

Simplicity 9750 Misses' One and Two-Piece Swimsuits and Pareo in size 4-12, bust 29-34 inches UNCUT
One piece or two with a pareo to cover-up a little. 

New Look 6029 Misses' Wrap Top, Skirt, Tank Top, Duster, and Pants in size 6-16, Bust 30-38 inches. Complete,Partially Cut
A little dressy but still ready for the sun.

New Look 6760 Misses' Summer Tops in size 6-16, bust 30-38 inches. UNCUT
Casual and fun! 

McCall's 2118 Misses' Dresses in size 8-12, bust 31-34 inches. UNCUT
Casual dress to wear on the boardwalk, maybe do brunch during a well-earned cruise.

Simplicity 4223 Misses' Pullover Tops in size 6-18, bust 30-40 inches UNCUT
Cute tops with variations. 

McCall's 2803 Misses' Skirts in size 10-14, Waist 25-28 inches. UNCUT
The length makes it elegant but keep it relaxed for summer fun.

Simplicity 9085 Misses' Swim Suits and Pants in size 12-14-16, bust 34 -38 inches UNCUT
Ready for the beach!

Simplicity 8733 Misses' Jacket, Skirt, Shorts, and Two-Piece Bathing Suit in size 16-18-20, Bust 38-42 Inches UNCUT
Ready for sun bathing or volleyball!

McCall's 9352 Misses' Two-Piece Swim Suit and Wrap Skirt in size 16 Bust 38 inches UNCUT
Great beach looks.

McCall's 3444 Misses' Low Rise Pants in size 14-18, Waist 28-32, Hip 38-42 inches. UNCUT
Hip huggers + tube top = summer fun!

Well, that's 10 great patterns for summer from casual to proper. Enjoy!

Post by Eileen of GoofingOff Sewing

New Listings in GoofingOff Sewing: Be Still My Rockabilly Heart!

It's mid summer and incredibly hot in this part of the world. Summer in north Florida is like this: hot in the morning, rain in the afternoon, hot in the evening. Sometimes we are lucky to get a breeze..and when we do I love to stand in it and savor it. The next best thing is a fan on the front porch blowing while I sit in the front porch swing.  There are times I want to stay outside sans A/C, especially if I am working in the yard. Today darling hubby put up a fan above the swing (had one that died 2 years ago...fan, not the hubby) after I bought a new one. Hooray! Maybe I will sit in the swing and let the fan blow on me (a little, not gale force) during our afternoon shower.
Meanwhile, back at GoofingOff Sewing, there's some new patterns just listed. Some, like the Rockabilly Summer Tops, are perfect for summer...as in now...others good for fall or holiday sewing. Either way, each one has its own charm.

Be Still my Rockabilly Heart! Simplicity 2118  Misses' Blouses and Bras from 1957 in size 18, Bust 38. COMPLETE

McCall's 2542 Misses' Pullover Dress from 1986 in size 10. COMPLETE

Simplicity 5979 from 1965. Misses' Weskit, Pants, Skirt, and Blouse in size 12, bust 32 inches. COMPLETE
What is a weskit? It looks like it is part vest, part blouse; this one is lined and double breasted.

McCall's 6996 Men's Shirts in 38-40. COMPLETE

New Look 6251 Misses' Two Piece Dress. European sizing. COMPLETE 
Size 8-18 or 36-46 (Euro) Six Sizes in one Pattern!

McCall's 6597 Misses' Playsuit sized for stretch knits. COMPLETE

Simplicity 9738 Script Alphabet Embroidery Transfers

Simplicity 6411 Hip Huggers, Bra-Top, and Shirt in size 18, Bust 40 inches. COMPLETE

Simplicity 4762 Men and Boys Vests and Ties UNCUT Imagine matching vests and ties at a wedding, a holiday gathering, or photo shoot. Too cute!

Simplicity 8161 Misses' Shirt-Jacket, Pants, Skirt from 1979 in size 10 COMPLETE

McCall's 3857 Misses' Jacket, Top, Skirt, & Pants Size 12 or 14. COMPLETE

Simplicity 8749 Men's, teen boys, or Misses' Shirt, pull-on pants, and cap in Xs-S-Med. COMPLETE

Use the coupon code BLOGGIN to get 15% off your purchase at GoofingOff Sewing. 
Savor the summer and Happy Sewing!
Post by Eileen ......who is GoofingOff.

Mid Week Rummage: The Sunshine Look

Summer fashions a la 1964.

Needle and Yarn Magazine, Volume 1, Number 3

Simple dresses were sleeveless or with raglan sleeves. Princess lines and back zippers. The full skirts of the 50's and early 60's are replaced with straight skirts for dress, a-line for a casual look.  Pants are still straight legged and shorts are starting to get shorter. Shoes had pointy toes....the chunky look had yet to make its debut.  Easy to Make/Easy to wear drawstring dresses are in order for a sweet mother-daughter look.
These patterns were available for 50 cents through mail order. 

Use the coupon code BLOGGIN to get a 15% discount at the GoofingOff Etsy shop. 

Post by Eileen Patterson......who is GoofingOff.