tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post4635607256593669898..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: Forty fantastic 1940s sewing patterns under $40Witchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-84237053195590806092014-03-09T09:28:31.984-07:002014-03-09T09:28:31.984-07:00That's awesome! :) It's always wonderful (...That's awesome! :) It's always wonderful (and very rewarding feeling, I find) to be able to add a vintage pattern (or other item) to your collection that you've had your eye on for ages. <br /><br />Happy sewing!<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-43020692752209755122014-03-08T21:07:43.207-08:002014-03-08T21:07:43.207-08:00Almost a year later to the day and I've just b...Almost a year later to the day and I've just bought McCall 6794 :)) Harilunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13927546091974962511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-66582497819127589992013-03-11T03:42:22.681-07:002013-03-11T03:42:22.681-07:00There are some beauties here! It's such a sham...There are some beauties here! It's such a shame that they aren't more readily available.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-76528918153352706432013-03-10T04:12:31.978-07:002013-03-10T04:12:31.978-07:00Fabulous post!Fabulous post!Philippahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979470577235630724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-53131953157820058392013-03-09T08:01:44.576-08:002013-03-09T08:01:44.576-08:00I have some decent sewing skills, but don't th...I have some decent sewing skills, but don't think I would ever have the time or inclination to tackle one of these projects. Although I do enjoy checking out other ladies' projects online (maybe with a little envy?!). <br /><br />The thought of sewing my own custom vintage inspired dress is pretty tempting, but frankly I'd rather hunt and buy than sew... so I do! lol!<br /><br />Lisa.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496217916948996526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-14123140473276995312013-03-08T08:38:35.680-08:002013-03-08T08:38:35.680-08:00I really do need to try my hand at this. I'm m...I really do need to try my hand at this. I'm more of a resourceful sewer that makes the best out of what she can. But I would love to just give it a good try with a pattern someday.<br />-Jamie<br /><a href="http://chatterblossom.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">ChatterBlossom</a>ChatterBlossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16812718292807106583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-80052266043213244232013-03-08T03:27:12.973-08:002013-03-08T03:27:12.973-08:00oh my! What a wonderful post! I've got lots of...oh my! What a wonderful post! I've got lots of the ideas already, <br />thank you very much, Jessica <3Charlotte, a Menina Maçã:https://www.blogger.com/profile/06816138219619479883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-53449849476731808082013-03-07T17:27:05.241-08:002013-03-07T17:27:05.241-08:00Thank you very much, dear Eva, you're all toge...Thank you very much, dear Eva, you're all together too kind. My body is a million miles away from ideal, but as the years have rolled on, I've (humbly) gotten quite good at learning how to dress it so that it looks it best (hiding many of the bits and bumps I'm anything but keen on and drawing attention to those that I do like). <br /><br />It's wonderful that you have a talent for sewing and are able to make some of your own clothes. Like yourself, I also find crafting (in my case, paper crafting, beading and cross stitch, mostly) incredibly relaxing and therapeutic (honest to goodness, it's more helpful than any medication I've ever used), and know just what you mean about how sewing/crafting helps you handle stress. <br /><br />Thank you again, dear lady - big hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-66252370911495495732013-03-07T17:01:45.422-08:002013-03-07T17:01:45.422-08:00Absolutely! If only more pattern companies would r...Absolutely! If only more pattern companies would reproduce (faithfully!) some of the classic patterns from their archives.<br /><br />Thank you very much for your comment, Kate.<br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-58029223702722681962013-03-07T13:41:15.134-08:002013-03-07T13:41:15.134-08:00oh jessica so many beautiful patterns!!! i love th...oh jessica so many beautiful patterns!!! i love the shape, collars and pockets of 40´s patterns, simple but timeless and beautiful! you definitely inspired me for a 40´s DIY project, although i have to confess i´m not a big fan of using original vintage patterns, i prefer to make them by my own, because it´s to much to change and alter later, may be of my strange body haha <br />my favorites are this old hollywood glamour evening gowns, absolutely beautiful!<br />love and kiss,maryMonsterchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418938515760517614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-52167092246600454342013-03-07T13:14:48.369-08:002013-03-07T13:14:48.369-08:00So many delicious outfits! Love Vogue 9650 hat wit...So many delicious outfits! Love Vogue 9650 hat with veiling under the chin. Also, the hat and cape outfit. sigh. Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02078901495017414649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-66416355642333409632013-03-07T11:22:19.831-08:002013-03-07T11:22:19.831-08:00Since I am a size 20 (not vanity sizing), I rarely...Since I am a size 20 (not vanity sizing), I rarely find vintage clothes in my size. Also, the '40s are my favourtie and Europe was really poor back then, so most was used and re-used until it fell to pieces, so tehre isn't so much left of it. So sewing is my way of getting clothes in a vintag estyle; with teh added bonus of them actually fitting ME, with my large bust, misshapen ribcage (due to arthritis, but it was big before too) high hip and short legs.<br />I also handle stress by crafting, so I'm glad as long as my body wants to co-operate well enough. <br />You, on the other hand, seem to have the perfect figure for vintage dresses - it is always a joy to watch you.Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991158901359984541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-62808296216604236522013-03-07T11:13:16.663-08:002013-03-07T11:13:16.663-08:00Oh my word! I want them all, and someone to sew th...Oh my word! I want them all, and someone to sew them for me! I'm ok at sewing b ut 1940s clothes are a little too technical for me. I do love owning patterns though, not just because of how atractive they are but also thinking about their history and the woman who owned them and used them!Catherine @ Vintage Frillshttp://vintagefrills.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-88081171446551414772013-03-07T10:08:44.678-08:002013-03-07T10:08:44.678-08:00Oh my lord, you really know how to pick em! I comp...Oh my lord, you really know how to pick em! I completely agree, vintage patterns are so compelling. I think part of the reason I love them so much is simply because the illustrations of the women are so wonderful! There's something perfect about the art style, like they're all from old school comic books about a investigative reporters who bakes amazing pies.Cammilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14789861707977033486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-29513679798483022102013-03-07T08:38:14.743-08:002013-03-07T08:38:14.743-08:00Vogue has been re- releasing some of their older p...Vogue has been re- releasing some of their older patterns. I've picked up a few for around $5 each during their sales. It might be worth checking out: http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/vintage-vogue-pages-850.phpKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10164117450238870496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-29350086686763595082013-03-07T03:13:03.138-08:002013-03-07T03:13:03.138-08:00Hello dear Madeline, thank you very much for your ...Hello dear Madeline, thank you very much for your detailed comment. Indeed, ebay (US) would be the first place I'd likely go searching if I was going to buy my first Victorian piece(s). Etsy would be the second. I've used both to buy the bulk of my vintage wardrobe over the years, especially since I've tended to live in places with little to no vintage shopping around the area. You'd have an easier time finding a zebra (and no, we don't have a zoo here) in my town than you would a shop selling a Victorian (or even 1940s) garment. <br /><br />While my personal wardrobe does center around 1940s and 50s items, I've always had a deeply rooted passion for historical clothing from all pre-60s eras and was nothing short of obsessed with Victorian (and Edwardian) fashion when I was a little girl. <br /><br />I appreciate your pointers regarding sizing (a lot of mid-century vintage is cut very small, too), sourcing, storing and wearing, my dear, thanks again. I'm not planning on buying any Victorian items in the immediate future (unless I came across a too-good-to-pass-up bargain), but I truly hope to one day (a wearable dress in my size would be the ultimate, but I'll happily start with a hat, blouse or other smaller piece). <br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-51515232562099193192013-03-07T03:05:12.410-08:002013-03-07T03:05:12.410-08:00In reply to your comment: If you would really like...In reply to your comment: If you would really like to get your hands on some antique garments I can say that with ebay it can really be very affordable to do so, ebay is your friend. If you keep an eye on the listings you can easily pick up some reasonably priced antique clothing (in variable condition, keep an eye on that!)I don't know why but US ebay is the best for this. The other thing is measurements, some of this stuff is quite small...very common to see 32 bust and 24 and under waist! I feel much more so than 40s, 50s clothing which is what you usually focus on?<br />Also although it is somewhat wearable, it's only just wearable really if you know what I mean - I would never dream of wearing it for more than a short period, let alone out of the house (just for the photo really), however, I do have other items that are edwardian or thereabouts that I can wear out -> sturdy white linen/cotton etc items, like blouses, camisoles, petticoats and the like can easily be pretty and very wearable!<br />Also care is important, it's best if you don't have to hang your antique garments, ideally they should be unfolded in garment boxes with acid free paper, and also padded out with paper/unbleached calico but this is not necessarily possible and more essential for the not quite wearable garment than a sturdy cotton blouse.<br /><br />Not sure how seriously interested you are in this area but if you ever would like<br />to er expans I hope that helps :)Maybe I should write some guides or something one day haha<br />Thanks for your comments xAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08068290301404150154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-21810765662940868312013-03-06T23:19:55.285-08:002013-03-06T23:19:55.285-08:00You are an absolutely fantastic, skilled seamstres...You are an absolutely fantastic, skilled seamstress, Rachel, that would be an a true honour. It's a total shame indeed that we don't live in the same neck of the woods for sure. Thank you very much all the same though, I really am touched to know that you'd offer to give me some pointers.<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-48919494312000087222013-03-06T23:04:44.374-08:002013-03-06T23:04:44.374-08:00So many lovelies to choose from! I wish I had the ...So many lovelies to choose from! I wish I had the energi and was a bit more talented in using patterns. :)SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-13204062175567900862013-03-06T22:21:09.555-08:002013-03-06T22:21:09.555-08:00I too am not much of a sewer, I learnt the basics ...I too am not much of a sewer, I learnt the basics back in high school and I really liked it back then, and I even bought a new sewing machine last fall in hopes it would persuade me to practice more, but school got in the way. I am planning and have been for quite some time to learn how to sew, and am so excited for summer because that when I plan on devouting my spare time to. (I should be graduated by June, finally :P). Anyways once I have gained enough skill I really hope to be apart of the sew alongs. I've already started to search for patterns, and all of these are lovely. :) Stefanie https://www.blogger.com/profile/08043566458388116461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-17158418104521389112013-03-06T21:17:12.493-08:002013-03-06T21:17:12.493-08:00I have spend hours looking through vintage pattern...I have spend hours looking through vintage patterns~ I love them and they are so fun to browse! These are great, but if I had to pick a favorite it would probably be the swimsuit- it's divine!Rockabilly Bellehttp://www.rockabellebombshell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-65836056356122802522013-03-06T19:25:43.565-08:002013-03-06T19:25:43.565-08:00Those are amazing patterns! I love every one. Es...Those are amazing patterns! I love every one. Especially the swing coats. The forties and the fifties were glorious for fashion. If i was a seamstress i'd get my hands on as many patters like this as i could. They're the wrong size, though. But in my imagination, i'd sure look fabulous in every one. (At least i'd like to think so.) lol.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005482538480063372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-32200749457161776222013-03-06T18:47:48.716-08:002013-03-06T18:47:48.716-08:00Thanks for sharing, patterns are lovely, do love t...Thanks for sharing, patterns are lovely, do love the evening gown one and the coat one. I used to sew a lot more many years ago, now I don't have much time to. all the Vintage images here are awesome, have a great weekend :)Adriana Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170094701922987365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-1899594605844841512013-03-06T18:34:00.000-08:002013-03-06T18:34:00.000-08:00This is making me miss my sewing machine!This is making me miss my sewing machine!Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08068290301404150154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-31354219550007894302013-03-06T16:05:45.203-08:002013-03-06T16:05:45.203-08:00Hmmm. I own Simplicity 1575 (one of the skirt patt...Hmmm. I own Simplicity 1575 (one of the skirt patterns featured above). Maybe I'll have to participate in Lucille's sew along. <br /><br />Lovely pattern choices!Amanda M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10379930887925601149noreply@blogger.com