Reverse pleat handbag, part of my Make New or Make Do™ sewing pattern collection.

Vintage 1956 Simplicity 1824 Girls Pajamas Babydoll Nightgown Panties Sewing Pattern

Vogue Sewing Pattern

#8980

Misses' Poet Sleeve Dress

Size 6, 8, 10

Out Of Print

©1994

Teens' blouse.

Twin bags! ;D

Left: for sis. Right: for me!

Made with Denyse Schmidt County Fair fabric line.

I LOVE THIS FABRIC! And the solid is Essex Cotton/Linen blend, oh my!

Pattern: www.noodle-head.com/2011/08/go-anywhere-bag-pattern_26.html By Anna of Noodlehead.

GET IT!!!

Blogged: stitchpicky.blogspot.com/2012/02/go-anywhere-bag-pattern-...

The Bon Marché of Seattle opened in 1890 and closed in 2005.

70s UNCUT

Dolls And Daydreams

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Illustration from the spring 1950 catalogue from mail order pattern company Marian Martin. Useful for dating your vintage Marian Martin patterns.

60s wedding dress pattern

Basic 60s shift dress with waist detailing and a full-skirt option. Very Betty Draper Francis.

this is my first self-drafted skirt... for more info: fruitsflowersclouds.blogspot.com

Very scarce early 1960s pattern that is a lot like Barbie's "Solo in the Spotlight."

Cotton fabric is from Heather Ross. Wool is from a pair of old pants.

Simplicity 5340

copyright 1960s

Complete and part uncut

envelope missing endflap

Sizes 16" square, 14" square, 12" round, 13 X 17 rectangle. Sunburst pleats, smocked and knife edged.

Vogue Sewing Patterns have traditionally been (and continue to be) the nicest patterns the average consumer can buy, often featuring couturier details.

Simplicity 2059; ©1957; Girls dress, all views, has full gathered skirt. View 1 and 2 dress has Peter Pan collar of same fabric as contrasting panties. Panties have elastic casing at waistline and leg edges. View 1 dress has short set in sleeves and button trimmed flaps of panties fabric on bodice and skirt. View 2 is sleeveless, has contrast binding on dress, flap trim on panties and dress. View 3 is sleeveless with scoop neckline. It has contrast binding and flaps on skirt. 9 pieces.

Women, Shirtwaist Dress, Sewing Pattern, McCalls 4555, Button Front, Fit Flare, Short / Long Sleeve, Notched Collar, Size 12-14-16, UNCUT

Simplicity 9408, Women Dress, Sewing Pattern, Easy to Sew, Tunic Style, Wide Sleeve, Pleated Skirt, High / Round Neckline, Size 12-14-16

April 1947 Butterick Fashion News

Learn Dressmaking

Super cool mod dress with shaped collar and yoke and front seam pockets.

Simplicity 5896; ©1964; JUNIORS’ AND MISSES’ TOP, SKIRT AND SLACKS: Dart fitted, slim skirt has side zipper closing and waistband. Loosely fitted, sleeveless top has low V neckline, welts, top-stitching trim and contrasting vestee. Eyelet vestee features optional picot edging trim. Dart fitted slacks have side zipper closing and waistband.

Front View

part of my Make New or Make Do™ sewing pattern collection

Cute little blouse and skirt combo.

www.sewingdollclothes.com/doll-clothes-pattern/new-18-dol...

McCalls Craft 4066 Sewing Pattern

18" DOLL CLOTHES: Package includes patterns and instructions to make six different outfits; blouse and poodle skirt A, jumper and blouse B, top and skirt C, top and pants D or E, raincoat, hat and boots F; views A, E or F has contrast sections; views A, C, E or F have purchased trims and/or appliques. NOTE: The proportions for dolls may differ depending on manufacturer. Adjustments to individual pieces during construction may be necessary for better fit.

GENERAL NOTIONS: Thread.

SUGGESTED FABRICS: Cotton and Cotton Blends • Gingham • Calico; Skirt A - Felt; Sleeves, Hair Ties A - also Dotted Swiss; Pants D or E - also Denim • Khakis; Raincoat, Boots and Hat F - also Vinyl • Rip-stop.

***With or Without Nap - Use With Nap Yardages and layouts for pile or one-way design fabrics. Additional Fabric may be needed to match stripes or plaids.

This is a beautiful pattern for a sleeveless dress with rolled collar and flare! Dress it up with a Pucci-like print. The armholes are cut high and the front and back are gathered to the neck facing. Armholes are faced and the collar is tacked in place at the back and closed with hooks and eyes. You can interface the collar for a different look. There's a zipper in the back. Easy to sew with seven pieces. Make it tonight and wear it tomorrow!

Slim or full skirt sewing pattern

Front view of Everyday Skirt pattern from Liesl + Co/Oliver + S and linen/cotton blend fabric.

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Peep boots hung with care!

pattern available here!

giveaway and blogged at pretty-ditty.blogspot.com/2010/07/sunny-day-dress-skirt-p...

Photography by Pierre Olivier (www.pierreophotography.com)

Simplicity 4437; ©1953; Misses' and Women's Coat in Three Lengths: Roll collar is cut in one with coat front. Deep armholes are square at underarm. Coat has slanted welt pockets. Long sleeves are opened at lower edge of shoulder seam and turn back to form shaped cuffs. View 1, long coat, has a four button closing. Three-quarter length coat, View 2, has top stitching trim and a one button closing. View 3, short coat has a one button closing.

vintagepatterns.wikia.com/wiki/Simplicity_4437

Blogged: dollsanddaydreams.blogspot.com/2012/09/baby-teddy-bear-se...

Here is my second skirt using the pattern in the book Sew Serendipity.

Blogged here:

kdmullen.blogspot.com/2011/07/sew-serendipity-skirt.html

A free sewing pattern for you! www.colettepatterns.com/blog/colette-patterns-news/free-p...

Blogged here: dollsanddaydreams.blogspot.com/2013/06/my-guinea-pig-sewi...

blogged at pretty-ditty.blogspot.com/2011/12/abbey-coat-sewing-patte...

photography by Pierre Olivier

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More winter cap work in the Spring - people getting ready for next year. I eked out one last earflap out of that awesome rust-colored Italian merino for a nice customer.