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Date: 1939
MISSES' AND JUNIOR MISSES' BLOUSE, SUSPENDER SKIRT AND JACKET
Individuality is the keynote of this beguiling ensemble. The bound square neckline is finished with a band at front, closes at back with a button; short, set-in sleeves. Skirt is full; it has a corseted and buttoned belt and is held by broad suspender straps. The boxy jacket is yoked front and back. Buttons are amusingly placed; short, set-in sleeves.
For size 16, (34B, 28W, 37H)--
Finished back length from base of neck to hem of:
Blouse . . . 21"
Jacket . . . 22"
Junior Miss (odd sizes) are cut shorter than regular Misses' even sizes)
Finished back length from waist to hem of:
Skirt . . . 29"
Width around lower edge of skirt about 2¼ yards.
2" (finished) hem allowed on skirt.
1½ (finished) hem allowed on jacket.
No hem allowed on blouse.
SUGGESTED FABRICS--
SUSPENDER SKIRT AND JACKET: Plain, printed or lengthwise striped: linen, novelty cottons, novelty silks, silk shantung, wool jersey, rough silks.
BLOUSE: Plain or printed: dimity, flat crepe, novelty silks, linen, novelty cottons.
NOTIONS--
BLOUSE: 1 button (15 lines---" diam.); 1 spool thread (100 yds.); shields.
SUSPENDER SKIRT: Slide fastener; 2 buttons (30 lines---¾' diam.); 1 spool thread (100 yds.); buttonhole twist; snap fasteners; hooks and eyes; seam binding.
JACKET: 6 buttons (30 lines---¾" diam.) 1 spool thread (100 yds.); buttonhole twist.
From the collection of The Milwaukee Repertory Theater Costume Shop.
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.
Date: 1942
Misses' and Women's Panties and Bloomers
The panties, cut in two pieces, have a set-in crotch. Lower edges are bound or finished with lace. Buttons close the left side opening. The bloomers, cut in two pieces, are finished at the upper front with bias facing and the back is fitted with elastic. Buttons close the left side.
Notions -- Thread 50 yds.; contrast thread--Style I Panties--50 yds.; buttonhole twist; buttons--3 (1/4" diam.); 1/4" wide elastic--Style II Bloomers; 1/2" wide lace edging--Style I Panties.
From the collection of Jessica H. Jaeger.
Date: 1942
Misses' and Women's Panties and Bloomers
The panties, cut in two pieces, have a set-in crotch. Lower edges are bound or finished with lace. Buttons close the left side opening. The bloomers, cut in two pieces, are finished at the upper front with bias facing ant the back is fitted with elastic. Buttons close the left side.
Notions -- Thread 50 yds.; contrast thread--Style I Panties--50 yds.; buttonhole twist; buttons--3 (1/4" diam.); 1/4" wide elastic--Style II Bloomers; 1/2" wide lace edging--Style I Panties.
Simplicity Vintage Sewing Pattern
#9267
Misses' Proportioned Pants
A Time-Saver Stretch-Knit Pattern
Size 10, 12, 14
Waist 25, 26 1/2, 28
©1979
Simplicity 8153; ©1969; Misses’ Top, Hip-Hugger Pants and Two-Piece Bathing Suit: The lined two-piece bathing suit with optional lace edging and bow has bra with back button closing, shoulder straps and elastic casings. The shorts have elastic casing at upper and leg edges. The top with optional rick-rack or lace edging trim features lowered round neckline in front with an “H” back closing. The dart fitted, hip-hugger pants with side zipper have shaped leg edges.
A cute dress for the lovely girls, or a vest for the handsome boys! Worked top down from the shoulder straps, with a patterned front worked sideways. --- Read more
Project Details
Pattern: Simplicity 5524
Fabric: Lightweight Denim 100% Cotton
Modifications:None were needed.
Simplicity Sewing Pattern
#7685
Misses' Knit Overalls In Three Lengths & Top In Two Lengths
Size Large 18 - 20, Extra Large 22 - 24
Out Of Print
©1991
From the collection of Alexander B. Tecoma.
Date: 1965
Teens', Juniors' and Misses' One-Piece Dress
The A line dress has rounded neckline, back zipper. Rick-rack trimmed V.1 has long set-in sleeves, neck and sleeve ruffles. Sleeveless V.2 has neck ruffle faced with contrasting fabric. V.3 has short set-in sleeves, collar, ribbon bow.
For Misses' Size 16 (B:36", W:28", H:38") --
Width at lower edge of dress: 50".
Finished back length of dress: 42"
Suggested Fabric Types --
Cottons and blends; gingham, pique, seersucker, wool challis. Silks, synthetics and blends; crepe, flocked cotton. V.1 also in lightweight wools and blends.
Sewing Notions --
View 1, 2 & 3: thread, 22" neck zipper.
View 1 & 3: Tailored shoulder pads (opt.)
Quote: "Simplicity is divine" - Saad Solaiman
Photography by Saad Solaiman
ANCIENT ARTS(C) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Simplicity Vintage Sewing Pattern
#6839
Misses' Jiffy Unlined Cape In Two Lengths With Or Without Hood
One Size - Fits Sizes 8-18
©1975
14 of 30 to 30
For TRP: Word!
I've had a bamboo plant for over 5 years now. I've changed it's pot 3 times b/c it outgrows each one. It's starting to die. Well, it's been dying for a while. But there's still one stalk that is giving greens so we thought of planting it in our backyard.
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Mandu or Mandavgad is a ruined city in the present-day Mandav area of the Dhar district. It is located in the Malwa region of western Madhya Pradesh, India, at 35 km from the Dhar city. In the 11th century, Mandu was the sub division of the Tarangagadh or Taranga kingdom. This fortress town on a rocky outcrop about 100 km from Indore is celebrated for its fine architecture.
HISTORY
The earliest reference to Mandu is available in the Sanskrit inscription of 555 AD, which tells that Mandu was a fortified city even in the 6th century BC. It gained prominence in 10th and 11th century under the Parmars (who called it Mandavgarh), from whom the control was snatched by Khiljis in 1305. Then ruler Allauddin Khilji named Mandav as "Shadiabad" meaning the city of happiness (Anand Nagari), after the name of princess Mandvi Chouhan of Khandwa. The town of Mandu, situated at an elevation of 633 metres, is perched on the Vindhya Range extending for 13 km while overlooking the plateau of Malwa to the north and the valley of the Narmada River to the south, which acted as natural defences for the fort-capital of Rajput Parmara rulers of Malwa, who originally built it. Towards the end of the 11th century, it came under the sway of the Taranga kingdom.
In the 10th century Mandu was founded as a fortress retreat by Raja Bhoj, but was conquered by the Muslim rulers of Delhi in 1304. According to famous legends of Nimar, the area covering Mandu, Narmada Valley and Katanera was ruled by Gautami Ahir in 14th century before it came into the hands of Muslims. When Timur captured Delhi in 1401, the Afghan Dilawar Khan, governor of Malwa, set up his own little kingdom and the Ghuri dynasty was established, and thus began Mandu's golden age. His son, Hoshang Shah, shifted the capital from Dhar to Mandu and raised it to its greatest splendour. His son and third and last ruler of Ghuri dynasty, Mohammed, ruled for just one year till his poisoning by the militaristic Mohammed Khalji.
Mohammed Khalji established the Khalji dynasty and went on to rule for the next 33 years. He was succeeded by his son, Ghiyas-ud-din, in 1469 and ruled for the next 31 years, who was a pleasure seeker and devoted himself to women and song. He had a large harem and built the Jahaz Mahal for housing the women, numbering thousands, of his harem. Ghiyas-ud-din was poisoned, aged 80, by Nasir-ud-din, his own son.
In 1526, Mahmud II the sixth Khalji ruler made no resistance against the invading Bahadur Shah of Gujarat who conquered Mandu 28 March 1531. In 1530 Humayun, the second Mughal Emperor, succeeded Babur. Babur had established the Mughal dynasty. Humayun had two major rivals: Bahadur Shah of Gujarat and Sher Shah Suri. Humayun was engaged in a war with Sher Shah Suri when he learned of an imminent attack by Bahadur Shah of Gujarat who was being aided by the Portuguese. With an unusual swiftness Humayun attacked and defeated Bahadur Shah. Thus in 1534 Mandu came under Humayun's rule. Humayun fancied Mandu so he relaxed here for a brief, peaceful interlude Humayun lost the kingdom to Mallu Khan, an officer of the Khalji dynasty. Ten more years of feuds and invasions followed and in the end Baz Bahadur emerge in the top spot.
By this time Humayun had been defeated by Sher Shah Suri and had fled India. Sher Shah Suri died in 1545 and his son Islam Shah died in 1553. Islam Shah's 12-year-old son Feroz Khan became the king but was killed by Adil Shah Suri within 3 days. Adil Shah appointed Hemu, also known as 'Hemu Vikramaditya' as his Chief of Army and Prime Minister. Hemu had a rapid rise during Sur regime. A grain supplier to Sher Shah Suri's army and then Chief of Intelligence or Daroga-i-Chowki (Superintendent of Post) under Islam Shah, he became the Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Afghan Army (Sher Shah Suri's army) under the reign of Adil Shah Suri. Adil Shah Suri was an incompetent ruler and many rebellions occurred against his rule. Hemu was sent to quell these rebellions. During this period Hemu attacked Mandu also and Baz Bahadur ran away from Mandu. Hemu appointed his own Governor here. During this period Humayun had returned to India and in 1555 was again the emperor. In 1556 Humayun died after falling while descending a staircase.
Hemu was in Bengal at the time and sensing an opportunity attacked Mughals. Soon Agra, Bihar, Eastern UP, Madhya Pradesh were all won and on 6 October 1556 he won Delhi, defeating Akbar's forces, and had his coronation at Purana Quila, the next day. Akbar defeated and killed Hemu in the second Battle of Panipat on 7 November 1556. In 1561, Akbar's army led by Adham Khan and Pir Muhammad Khan attacked Malwa and defeated Baz Bahadur in the battle of Sarangpur on 29 March 1561. One of the reasons for Adham Khan's attack seems to be his love for Rani Roopmati. Rani Roopmati poisoned herself to death on hearing the news of fall of Mandu. Baz Bahadur fled to Khandesh. Akbar, soon recalled Adham Khan and made over command to Pir Muhammad. Pir Muhammad attacked Khandesh and proceeded up to Burhanpur but he was defeated by a coalition of three powers: Miran Mubarak Shah II of Khandesh, Tufal Khan of Berar and Baz Bahadur. Pir Muhammad died while retreating. The confederate army pursued the Mughals and drove them out of Malwa. Baz Bahadur regained his kingdom for a short period. In 1562, Akbar sent another army led by Abdullah Khan, the Uzbeg, which finally defeated Baz Bahadur. He fled to Chittor. Baz Bahadur remained a fugutive at a number of courts till he surrenedered in November, 1570 to Akbar at Nagaur. He joined Akbar's service.
After Akbar added Mandu to the Mughal empire, it kept a considerable degree of independence, until taken by the Marathas in 1732 by Peshwa Baji Rao I. The capital of Malwa was then shifted back to Dhar by Marathas under Maharaja Pawar, re-establishing Hindu rule.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Mandu, due to its strategic position and natural defences, was an important place with a rich and varied history. It was an important military outpost and its military past can be gauged by the circuit of the battlemented wall, which is nearly 37 km and is punctuated by 12 gateways. The wall encloses a large number of palaces, mosques, Jain temples of 14th century and other buildings. The oldest mosque dates from 1405; the finest is the Jama Masjid or great mosque, a notable example of Pashtun architecture. The marble domed tomb of this ruler is also magnificent
Some of the notable places are:
THE DARWAZAS/GATES
The wall encompassing Mandu has 12 major gates or darwazas. The present road, through which Mandu is reached passes through many of these. Also encountered are smaller gateways built to provide protection to the above-mentioned 12 gates.
JAHAZ MAHAL/SHIP PALACE
Situated between two artificial lakes, this two storied architectural marvel is so named as it appears as a ship floating in water. Built by Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din-Khilji, it served as a harem for the sultan.
HINDOLA MAHAL
Hindola Mahal - meaning Swing palace is so named due to its sloping side walls. The Hindola Mahal might have been constructed during the reign of Hushang Shah about 1425 C.E. but may date to the end of the 15th century during the reign of Ghiyas al-Din. It is one of a set buildings making up the royal palace complex at Mandu, which consists of the Jahaz Mahal, the Hindola Mahal, the Tawili Mahal, and the Nahar Jharokha. The Hindola Mahal may have been used as an audience chamber. There are a number of other, undated structures surrounding the palace - an evidence of the rich and glorious past.
HOSHANG SHAH`S TOMB
India's first marble structure, it is one of the most refined examples of Afghan architecture. Its unique features include the beautifully proportioned dome, intricate marble lattice work and porticoed courts and towers. It served as a template for the construction of Taj Mahal.
JAMI MASJID
Inspired by the great mosque of Damascus, this humongous structure is striking in both its simplicity and architectural style-with large courtyards and grand entrances.
REWA KUND
A reservoir constructed by Baz Bahadur for the purpose of supplying water to Rani Roopmati's Pavilion. The reservoir is situated below the pavilion and hence is considered an architectural marvel.
ROOPMATI`S PAVILION
A large sandstone structure originally built as an army observation post it is known today as Roopmati's Pavilion. Rani Roopmati - the love interest of Baaz Bahadur lived here and is said to have gazed at the Baz Bahadur's Palace - situated below and also at Narmada river, flowing through the Nimar plains far below, a river which the queen revered.
BAZ BAHADUR`S PALACE
Built by Baz Bahadur, this 16th-century structure is famous for its large courtyards encompassed by large halls and high terraces. It is situated below Roopmati's Pavilion and can be seen from the pavilion.
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I. Love. Tucks.
I have this absolutely demented impulse to make this out of one of those bias-stripe prints that seem to be popular right now. I'd piece and book-match the bodice and skirt, so the tucks would make the stripes form zig-zags. Gah!
Simplicity 8153; ©1969; Misses’ Top, Hip-Hugger Pants and Two-Piece Bathing Suit: The lined two-piece bathing suit with optional lace edging and bow has bra with back button closing, shoulder straps and elastic casings. The shorts have elastic casing at upper and leg edges. The top with optional rick-rack or lace edging trim features lowered round neckline in front with an “H” back closing. The dart fitted, hip-hugger pants with side zipper have shaped leg edges.
Adopted
Simplicity Sewing Pattern
#5179
Misses', Girls' & Child's Pullover Nightgown
Misses' Size Petite 6 - 8, Small 10 - 12, Medium 14 - 16, Large 18 - 20
Girls Size Small 7 - 8, Medium 10 - 12
Childs Size Small 3 - 4, Medium 5 - 6
Out Of Print
©1981
Simplicity Sewing Pattern
#6906
Misses' Easy To Sew Pullover Top & Pull-On Pants Or Shorts
Size Medium 14 - 16
Out Of Print
©1985
A few weeks ago I bought a Olympus E-PL3. A small camera with interchangeable lenses, and with the right adapter even suitable to take photo's with old M42 and Minolta lenses. I didn't expect to like it this much... what a great little camera! It has even a nickname... Sir Ollie!
I tried some new photography, some more simple photo's. And damn... that's hard to do!! Please press "L" for a better view.
Project Details
Pattern: Simplicity 4171
Fabric: 100% Rayon
Notions: Ten 5/8" buttons
Modifications/Alterations:
This is the second shirtdress I've made in the last couple of months. Shirtdresses are everywhere. Did you see the one Michael made on Project Runway last night? It was smokin' hot! Shirtdressing is very popular right now... just walk into any department store or boutique and there they are. I was inspired by the details of the Diane vonFurstenberg <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDERfolder_id=282574491208767&PRODUCTprd_id=845524446141848&R=663231545469&P_name=Diane+vonFurstenberg&sid=10D11565C966&ASSORTMENTast_id=1408474395222441&bmUID=1155688457038">Hillevi Shirtdress, so I decided to modify this pattern to have a similar look. There were a several alterations that I made:I lengthened front and back pieces by 2" because I felt I was a lot taller than the model on the envelope.I lengthened the sleeves by 1".Re-shaped pockets on lower edge corners from round to square.Changed pockets by adding a pleat and a flap. As a guide, I used the pocket pieces from View A.Omitted belt loops (carriers).Topstitched collar.Even though after completing this dress, I wish I had used the long-sleeve version of McCall's 4769, because (1) the bodice and the skirt are cut separately and I could have made the bodice in one size without a FBA and the skirt in one size larger. And also (2) the skirt in that pattern is cut on an A-line which would have captured the look of my inspiration dress more. Overall, I like this dress and I do plan on wearing it. I will probably accessorize it with a wider belt for more of a cinched waist. This was a very easy pattern to follow since this was a Threads Magazine Collection pattern and they are known for their "Step by step to sewing success!" instrustuctions. Will I sew this one again? Probably so, I'm already thinking of doing Version A in corduroy.
