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  • Friday, 16 March 2012

Vintage Patterns & A Sneak Peek

I'm blaming Roobeedoo. After seeing her 'Somebody Stop me' post a couple of weeks ago about vintage patterns, I found myself browsing Etsy and eBay for some new patterns for myself. I couldn't help it!

So - wanna see what I bought? Of course you do!

McCalls 9458 - This is the one that most closely matches the idea of a blouse I have in my head that I want to make in loads of different fabrics.

 Simplicity 3983 - Despite the envelope being really fragile, I loved the pocket detail of this skirt. I would make it shorter and love the idea of making it in cord, but think that may be a little thick and maybe make the pockets sit weirdly. What do you reckon?

Simplicity 6042 - This is 2 sizes too small for me (I'll have to grade up but I dread it as I'm lazy) but I fell for the cute collar and back tuck detail.

Simplicity 6266 - I love the side details of this dress. Thinking about it practically now, that seam may be a nightmare. But isn't it a cute dress??

I'm so looking forward to getting to use these patterns very soon. And guess what - I'm so excited that next week I will be hosting a VINTAGE PATTERN GIVEAWAY. Make sure you check back next week to enter.

And finally a little peek of a project I'm currently making and am hoping to get finished up this weekend:
Do you recognise it?

K x

18 comments:

  1. Annabelle16 March 2012 at 13:16

    Looks like there are about to be some wonderful posts in the future!

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  2. Joanne16 March 2012 at 14:36

    Is it a violet??? Ooh how exciting! I love your vintage patterns - so gorgeous - especially Simplicity 6042. *Runs off to ebay to browse the afternoon away*

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    1. Kestrel16 March 2012 at 15:24

      Yep gold star to you - it's a Violet! My second try after my first disasterous effort

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  3. Roobeedoo16 March 2012 at 15:13

    OK, that's fine I take the blame! ;)
    I have made Simplicity 3983 twice and can report that it is excessively long in its original state:
    http://roobeedoo.blogspot.com/2010/12/fo-rockabilly-rose-skirt.html
    and
    http://roobeedoo.blogspot.com/2011/01/fo-cold-war-pinstripe-skirt.html
    happy stitching!

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    1. Kestrel16 March 2012 at 15:25

      Thanks that's brilliant, so helpful to see your versions :)

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  4. Jennifer16 March 2012 at 15:41

    What cute pattern finds! I can wait to see some of these made up. If you want 3983 in a cord, perhaps you could try a baby wale first? I've found some that are much lighter weight than typical and they make very comfortable skirts.

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  5. Marie16 March 2012 at 16:45

    Oooh, lovely pattern finds...they are going to look so cute on you!

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  6. the craftytraveller16 March 2012 at 17:42

    They are all so cool, and the progress photo is very intriguing. I can't wait to see what you're making.

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  7. mumasu16 March 2012 at 18:02

    I don't think needlecord would be too bulky, especially if you line the pocket with a lightweight fabric and only have the bit that shows as cord. A little like jeans pockets. Back in the day I remember my mum having a skirt she made almost the same as this pattern (could it have been?!) out of a wool fabric and she did the pockets exactly that way (which is why I could pass it on to you)

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    1. Kestrel16 March 2012 at 19:21

      Thanks mumasu, that's a good idea on the pockets, I'm really keen to give needlecord a try if I can find a colour I like.

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  8. Anonymous17 March 2012 at 00:32

    I'm addicted to pattern shopping on Ebay/Etsy. I just bought one today! I LOOOOOVE that last Simplicity pattern you've listed!

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  9. LinB18 March 2012 at 01:23

    Gasp! I , too, have made the Simplicity 3983. I seem to remember that it is a one-piece skirt, with only one seam, up the back. My pattern was far, far too small for the body that I live in, and did not translate well when altered to go around my much-thicker-than-this-pattern-was-designed-for waist. I need the side seams that this pattern does not have. The pocket detail is delicious, though, and I plan to steal it for some summer dresses this year.

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  10. Scruffybadger18 March 2012 at 09:10

    Adorable treasures you've snapped up Kerry! And I recognise that collar anywhere ....

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  11. Anonymous18 March 2012 at 11:22

    The McCalls 9458 was my first sewing project at school the Fall of 1969 when I was 13. What fun to see it again.

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  12. Vix18 March 2012 at 16:07

    That peek at your creation is so intriguing, I want to see more!
    Lovely patterns especially the blouse one. x

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  13. Anonymous18 March 2012 at 19:09

    Uh oh! Now you've started me off again. I am seriously addicted to searching for vintage patterns on Etsy. I thought I had gotten over it. But now I'm back for another look! I love those vintage tops and I just recently bought a skirt pattern similar to yours, attracted by the same kind of pocket feature. Looking forward to seeing your latest make. Loving the look of that fabric :-)

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  14. xxxxx S. xxxxxx22 March 2012 at 09:07

    Haha, Simplicity 6042 was my most recent pattern purchase and I totally died over the exact same details! I can't wait to see your version!

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  15. Ginger22 March 2012 at 15:06

    Oh wow! These patterns are all gorgeous! Can't wait to see you make them!

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