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I was surfing the net yesterday and I stumbled across ModCloth. I can’t believe I had never been there before! The clothes are so cute! There are a lot of vintage inspired pieces, as well as real vintage finds. The real vintage stuff flys out fast, so you basically have to be sitting on your refresh button to buy anything! ^_^
I picked out a few pieces from my wish list that I would think go rather well together. What do you think?
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- The Ginger Dress in Black and White Polka Dots
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- Just Teasing Tights in Nude with Black Stripe
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- Aphrodite Heels in Hot Pink
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- Wanna Be Your Glove-r in Teal
Another vintage pattern for the VPS (Vintage Pattern Series).
Advance 5190
Sun Dress and Bolero
Size: 16
Bust: 34
Hip: 37
Copyright: Unknown – Late 40′s?
Info:
This pattern has no description printed on the envelope, or in the instructions. It looks as though all pattern pieces are factory cut, and while there are no printed lines, or words on the pieces, there are letters stamped out of circles on each one.
This pattern is lovely. There are a total of 12 pattern pieces to this dress. I love the way the bodice turns down in the front, I think it gives it a nice, summery look. There isn’t much else that I can say about this one since there wasn’t an actual description in the pattern. Although, throughout the envelope and the directions, this sentence is repeated: “All our patterns are cut accurately for size and conform to the measurements recommended by the Bureau of Standards of the U.S. Department of Commerce.”
So, who does the measuring at the Department of Commerce? I guess back then the ‘norm’ was pretty small hips and tiny waists. I was reading through the sizes, and even though the pattern is printed as a size 16, (which, btw, is what I am considered in today’s measurements) the measurements for a 16 on this pattern are Bust: 34, Waist: 28, & Hip: 37. How did these sizes ever get pushed so far out to what they are today?
I’m what some would call a full figured woman, although I don’t think of myself as such. I was just reading an article over at ModCloth titled “Sizes of the Times: Part I.” It is a very interesting read, I recommend you check it out. (Plus the adorable modern-vintage inspired clothing and shoes! My wishlist would not stop growing!) I’ll be posting an outfit from my wishlist item soon.
A-DORABLE! ^_^
Second up in the VPS (Vintage Pattern Series), we have:
Advance 7965
Dress
Size: 14
Bust: 32
Copyright: Unknown
Info:
“SEW EASY” DRESS . . . ONLY FOUR PATTERN PIECES . . . Bodice Front and Back. . . Skirt Front and Back. Short sleeve and wide pointed collar in one with bodice sections and seamed at shoulders. Collar frames deep V-neckline. Flaring circle skirt has only four seams to sew. . . pleat at side fronts gives added fullness. Center front zipper, novelty belt, ribbon tie at back neck.
I can just see my grandmother wearing this dress, even if I don’t have any pictures. This is one of my very favorite patterns. I love everything about it. I love the ease of the construction, how the collar is incorporated right into the bodice pieces. I love how there are only four pieces to cut! (Cutting is not one of my most favorite things.) And I adore the dress itself! This pattern shows a zipper down the front and a tie in back, along with a belt to accessorize.
Notice how they are wearing white gloves? I’m so thankful that I picked up these white gloves at the antique booth at my local Saturday Market. If I can ever resize this pattern to fit me, the gloves would be perfect with this dress! ^_^
I can’t seem to find the copyright date printed on the pattern, so I’m not sure of the date. My best guess would be late 40′s though. If you know, please leave me a comment or e-mail me! ^_^ I’d love to find out!
*Please note that the patterns posted in the VPS are not for sale. These were my grandmother’s vintage patterns am I am sharing them because I have a love of sewing, vintage patterns, and the memory of my grandmother. ^_^ Thx.*
You may remember the mysterious pattern box that I was lucky enough to receive the other day?
Well, I’ve finally been able to go through them and look at all of the fabulous-ness within! It is so much fun to open up the envelopes and smell the old paper. . . it really takes me back to when my grandmother was still alive and I would watch her sew or cook. Her name was Alice, we share the same middle name. I always thought that made us even closer than normal. ^_^
Being able to go through all of her old patterns and see what she wore really is an amazing experience. I have gone through some of her old photos and adore some of the pieces that she made. I wish I would have been able to get to this phase in my life while she was still around, but at least I have these to remember her by.
So, to start off a new series, I will be posting one pattern every few days. The first pattern is a random pull from the box. I will show the front and the back of the pattern, as well as post some brief info about what the pattern’s description says, size, etc.
Simplicity 2572
Skirt
Waist 24
Hip 33
Copyright 1948
Info:
Misses’ Skirt: The skirt is styled with a fitted yoke over the hip which joins to a waistband. A soft flare, seamed at either side, is released from the yoke.
Pattern includes – Primer with illustrated instructions for alterations, cutting and sewing.
Hello readers! I am pleased to show you my first ever video tutorial: Pincurls and Pull Back. Please excuse the logo watermark on my face. . . I am testing the software program to convert my video files before I purchase to make sure it will work the way I would like. Please leave comments and let me know what you think, as well as if this was helpful. Thanks!
^_^ Melissa
P.S. Any blogs that I mention can be found in my links section to the left.
