Good morning and Happy Saturday! I've been away from the blog, please forgive me, but family illness and personal stuff (not sh-t, I am trying to cuss less) have kept me away. I am amazed by how a person can get side lined, knocked off their feet by happenings, and what it takes to get back on track. I also found that while wandering around NYC I found comfort in a local farmers' market (Union Square on Friday and Saturday, yummy bread), thrift shopping (no patterns but a great wool coat. It was cold up there), a book (not an e-book but real paper book so I could turn the pages), and the NYC VAMC (I am a vet. It was like a piece of home far away from home. They recognized me as one of them. Awwww).
Getting back on track is to get back into my routine. It took me weeks but the first thing that helped was listing in the GoofingOff Sewing shop. Shopping came next and cooking a close third.
I also noticed what keeps others on track. For my friend, Denise, it is cooking. She creates the most wonderful soups and casseroles. Her canvas is a soup pot, her brush is a spoon, her paints are the vegetables and spices she uses. My hubby is at home in the garage. I swear he gets high on the smell of grease. He is happiest when he is bending a wrench. The more difficult the challenge, the happier he is when he gets it done.
So, here are a few of the listings that helped me regain my senses. And, by the way, the family member is doing better. One day at a time, one step at a time, even baby steps count.
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| Simplicity 4075 boys' Costumes from 1952 in size Medium COMPLETE Hard to believe this pattern is over 60 years old! Imagine a little guy dressed as a matador. I love the little guy on the pattern front in the 50's version of a Turkish costume. |
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| Simplicity 1510 Misses' Maternity Jumper and Blouse from 1946 in size 12, bust 30 inches COMPLETE 1940's Maternity wear from the "just after WWII." Lots of baby making in those days. |
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| Simplicity 4494 Teens' Dress, bra, top, and shorts in size 8, bust 28 inches from the early 1960's. COMPLETE So cute and easy to make. Change it up with today's colors and fabric. A great pattern for a beginner. |
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| Simplicity 7001 Misses' Cocktail dress in size 4-12, bust 29-34 inches UNCUT Here's another EASY TO SEW dress. Cocktail dress, that is. I love the sheath....form fitted to show off curves but not too tight so you don't show the curves you don't want to show. I think I would ditch the sleeves, though. I little too poufy for me. |
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| Simplicity 8256 Men's Kimono robe in size 38-40 inches COMPLETE I love Jiffy patterns....easy to sew and still look good. This robe would be great for a Father's Day or Mother's Day gift. |
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| Simplicity 9136 Girls' Costume Pattern in size 14 I love historical costumes. In fact, I love costumes. |
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| McCall's 7834 Men's Shirts. 8 Great Looks Size 38-40 UNCUT More great sewing for the men in your life. |
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| McCall's 2966 Hats and Bags in Fur from 1971, UNCUT OK, so it's kind of late for fur hats this year but winter will come back next year....and you will be ready with this pattern. |
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| Simplicity 5175 from 1980 Misses' Front Wrap Bias Skirt in size 12-16 UNCUT I love wrap skirts. They make great cover-ups with dance wear or bathing suits. OK, so that's how I keep my head on straight, listing great patterns. Stop in at GoofingOff Sewing and see some of the other great patterns listed. Don't forget to use the coupon code BLOGGIN to get 15% off your purchase. Post by Eileen of GoofingOff Sewing. |
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| Hollywood Pattern 481 Misses' One-Piece Dress from the 1940's with Wendy Barrie on the cover. Size 16, bust 34 inches. UNCUT Miss Barrie was not only a star with RKO radio but a movie star as well and appeared in "The Hounds of the Baskervilles" with Basil Rathbone. Her name was also linked to the gangster, Bugsy Siegel. Now that's a juicy bit of gossip. |
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| Simplicity 8699 Misses' Blouse, Skirts, and Shawl from 1970 in size 10, bust 32 inches. Partially cut. COMPLETE I love, love, love the maxi skirt. So 70's. |
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| McCall's 5408 Misses' Pants or Shorts. Pants in two leg widths, size 10-12-14, waist 25-28 inches. Nothing says "70's" better than bell bottoms. |
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| Simplicity 3600 Misses' Blouses and Ponchos in size 12, bust 32, from 1960. COMPLETE This pattern was made before the size change of the late 60's. |
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| Simplicity 5083 Misses' Nightgowns and Bed Jacket from 1972 in bust 38-40 inches COMPLETE |
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| Simplicity 5505 Misses' Pullover Blouse from 1982 in size 8-12, Bust 30-34 inches. COMPLETE |
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| Advance 3047 Misses' Blouses from 1943, in bust 36. COMPLETE |
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| Simplicity 7696 Misses' Night Gowns in 3 Lengths from 1968 in size Medium, bust 34-46 inches. COMPLETE |
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| Butterick 4067 Misses' Skirts in 3 lengths, size 14, Waist 26.5 inches. COMPLETE |
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| DuBarry 5398 Misses' Dresses from the early 1940's....War time look. Bust 34 inches. COMPLETE |
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| McCall's 5733 Girls' Jacket, Pants, and Skirt in size 8. COMPLETE |
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| Butterick 4726 Misses' Wrap-and-Go Skirt Size Medium Waist 26 1/2-28 inches COMPLETE |
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| Simplicity 4650 Misses' Dress from the early 1940's. Another dress with that incredible war time look in size 16, Bust 34. COMPLETE |
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| Simplicity 5752 Misses Asymmetrical Ruffled Blouses, bust 30 inches. COMPLETE |
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| McCall's 4054 Misses' Halter Top, Skirt, and Pants, Bust 34-36 from 1974. COMPLETE.... |
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| Butterick 3769 Misses' Skirts, waist 26 1/2 inches. COMPLETE |
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| McCall's 9326 Berenstain Bears, brother and sister UNCUT Remember the Berenstain Bears? Great children's books. Lovely stories to read to the little ones. |
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| McCall's 9325 Berenstain Bears Mom and Pop UNCUT |
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| McCall's 8951 Stuffed Bunnies in 2 sizes COMPLETE |
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| McCall's 7421 Easter Craft Package LOTS OF BUNNIES!! Complete The giant carrot is a hoot! |
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| McCall's 3999 Stuffed Animals....Bunnies, Dogs, Bears, and Cats Complete Lots of ideas.....new baby, birthday, memory bears.... So, if you have a moment, stop by the shop and check out the new stuff. Enjoy the holiday and celebrate. #LetFreedomRing #FromSeatoShiningSea #GodBlessAmerica Post by Eileen Patterson.....who is GoofingOff |
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| Simplicity 7534 Misses' Mini Dress in size 16, Bust 38 inches from 1968....COMPLETE |
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| 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. |
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| Vogue 9382 Misses' Unlined Jackets in size 6-8-10 from 1985. UNCUT A little bit 80's? |
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| 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! |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| New Look 6040 Misses Dresses, 7 views, size 8-18. UNCUT |
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| Simplicity 6001 Girls' Caftans in size 8 or 12 from 1973. COMPLETE |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. Don't forget to use the coupon code BLOGGIN to get the 15% discount ....exclusive to the blog. Post by Eileen Patterson.......who is GoofingOff! |
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| Butterick 4372 Pillows UNCUT $3 |
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| Vogue 9072 Matching Mother-daughter aprons, Christmas Crafts UNCUT $3 |
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| Butterick 3092 Pillows for Decorating $3 UNCUT |
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| Butterick 3047 Net Darning $3 UNCUT
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| Butterick 3609 His and Hers Aprons $3 UNCUT |
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| Butterick 3046 Cabbage Patch Kids Backpack with transfer UNCUT $5 |
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| Transfer for the Butterick 3046 included. |
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| Vogue 8874; ca. 1980s; Linda Carr - 20" Doll & Clothes UNCUT $5 |
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| Butterick 431 Mouse, Rabbit, and Bear UNCUT $3 |
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| Butterick 6053 Christmas Crafts UNCUT $3 Post by Eileen Patterson.....Who is GoofingOff Remember to use the coupon code BLOGGIN during checkout from my Etsy shops to get 15% off your purchase. |
