Vintage Pattern Post

[last_chael]

A while ago my mum was given a couple boxes of vintage patterns, and I had a chance to go through them whilst I was there. I had planned to bring them all home, as I wanted to sell the ones I didn't want to keep, but unfortunately space in our car was limited. I had picked all of these out for myself, but I've since done a ruthless cull of my

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OMG the cushion pattern!

[sewaddicted]

I was given that cushion pattern just over a year ago.

Re: OMG the cushion pattern!

[last_chael]

Ooooh yay! I just thought it was too cool to leave behind! It looks so funky!

[poisoned_kitty]

*drool* I am such a sucker for vintage patterns.

[last_chael]

Oh me too! Though now I'm being more particular and only buying ones that are in my size. If they're not my size I figure I may as well draft it myself rather than fiddle with resizing the pattern!

[poisoned_kitty]

I'm too lazy to resize the pattern. I just do it by ear when I cut out the fabric. Stupid I know, but so far it has worked for me. :P

[laughingmagpie]

What a wonderful find!

[last_chael]

You should have seen some of the ones I left behind! And 3 vintage 1960's vogue pattern books! *sigh* My mum has some of the best friends! (I actually got my last dress form from one of her friends who was going to throw it away!)