Things you find in Patterns

When you look through sewing patterns it's common to find pins, swatches of fabrics or maybe a clipping of the outfit from a magazine or the newspaper. But this week I found the best thing ever;

A slice of someones life.

Graceful Instructions

I was struck by the wonderful instruction sheet I read on a 1930's Advance pattern (#1262). Consider these excerpts;

One of the extreme delights of every women is to be well and attractively dressed. Fortunately, with modern dressmaking methods she can with little effort, construct for herself and for her family complete wardrobes at a minimum of expense.


The important factor in securing a garment of smart appearance, pleasing to yourself and admired by your friends, is the proper selection of pattern and fabric in relation to each other, as well as to your own particular type and personality.

You should study yourself and learn by experience which lines look best on you and which colors are most becoming.

Should you be doubtful as to what is best suited to you and what is your proper size, it will pay you well in dress contentment, to secure help from competent people in the stores from which you buy your piece goods.

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They sound as though a wise and kindly teacher is giving you personal advice. Do you have "dress contentment"?

Then and Now - Todays Look, Yesterdays Patterns!

Then and Now!

I just listed a bunch of patterns this week and started noticed how many of the vintage patterns looked so up to date. Any of these little numbers would be fantasic today...and you won't see these at the Mall!

Simplicity Pattern 7671 Vintage 60s Jiffy Playful Mini Dress with Tie Shoulders! Complete Size 12 Bust 34


Simplicity Pattern 8032 Vintage 60s Mod Mini Wrap Dress! Complete Size 12 Bust 34


Simplicity Pattern 6838 Vintage 60s High Society Evening Cocktail Dress! Complete Size 12 Bust 32


These great patterns can be found at What-I-Found -Sewing Patterns!

See, how she leans her cheek upon her hand! O that I were a glove upon that hand, That I might touch that cheek!
William Shakespeare

Here's a wonderful 1944 Vogue Pattern for Gloves.
There is nothing as ladylike and romantic as Gloves. They have always meant the woman was protected and elegant, a true fashion statement. If you want to get the total effect of the proper lady you could use this pattern to accent several of your outfits. Mitts for a wedding, wrist length for a day dress, longer for your evening gown or even mittens for snow...you need never be without proper hand coverings. Making them for yourself might be a new experiance, but you love a challange!

If you don't know what size of glove you wear just lay your hand flat and measure around your knuckles, but do not include your thumb.

Make some fabulous unique gloves and send us the pictures!