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A Stitch In Time
Yarn Blog | January 2nd 2010 by Sally Ann Gray
I was very lucky to get the book A Stitch in Time by Jane Waller and Susan Crawford for Christmas. We had to order it directly from a company in the UK as it was not available anywhere in America. The original edition we found through one business in read more
Sock Full of Gifts
Pattern Junkie | December 24th 2009
Ah, the wonders of the Vintage Pattern Wiki -- that's where I found these "Sock-Full-of-Gifts" patterns that Simplicity put out in the mid-50s. The Sock-Full-o Gifts is the ultimate in convenience (or in overwhelming yourself with to read more
Pattern for Smartness
Serendipity Handmade | December 13th 2009 by Serendipity Handmade
I ran across this little gem recently and just have to share it with you! This hokey yet fabulous little film, Pattern for Smartness, is basically a 1940s Simplicity Pattern Company advertisement for some of the wonderful patterns of the time. I sea read more
What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns says; Every girl deserves a little…
Vintage Clothing Bulletin | December 12th 2009 by dandelionvintage
McCalls Pattern 5633 Vintage 60s Drop Waist Dress with Bateau Neckline! Uncut Size 16 Bust 36McCalls Pattern 7547 Vintage 60s Evening / Cocktail Gown with Jacket - Very Jackie! Complete Size 12 Bust 32Simplicity Pattern 7858 Vintage 60s Elegant Eveni read more
In Which The Pattern Junkie Seeks a Fainting Couch, Having Suffer…
Pattern Junkie | December 10th 2009
One day you're happily traversing the web, looking at eco-friendly craft projects, when you stumble upon THIS: Sewing patterns as WRAPPING PAPER? Vintage envelopes torn asunder and fashioned into GIFT TAGS?! All to end up mixed in with bows read more
Giveaway Day! A Vintage Sewing Pattern
Serendipity Handmade | December 2nd 2009 by Serendipity Handmade
Wasn't that quick? You didn't have to wait long for another giveaway! I'm participating in Sew, Mama, Sew's Giveaway Day. This is the first of the giveaways I have planned on my blog this month. To me, this season is all about the s read more
Risque’ Crochet
Stylopath | November 17th 2009
I have been collecting vintage crochet pattern books for some time, I started before I even realized why I was attracted to this form of printed nostalgia. I had just taught myself to crochet, with the assistance of some you tube tutorials, so the f read more
Party dresses for my alter egos
Pattern Junkie | November 12th 2009
I guess I've been looking for outside motivation to help me get to the sewing machine lately, because I seem to have gone a little competition-mad. First I signed up for Pattern Review's Wardrobe Contest (10 coordinating pieces in 2 and a read more
Mrs. P. finally bought something for Herself....
Mrs. P.'s Brain | November 6th 2009 by deborah pipes
Isn't this a FABulous pattern? Mrs. P. bought this from midvalecottage on etsy. Midvalecottage has many many patterns, especially vintage and Mrs. P. snapped this one up as it is in her size.The cloth is a fine weave cotton Mrs. P. has listed in the read more
Questions and Commentary on more Vintage Patterns, Excessive Blog…
Mrs. P.'s Brain | October 25th 2009 by deborah pipes
The top pattern is one of Mrs. P.'s favorites for girls - although she thinks the dresses are too short she approves of the artist smock.The second pattern is one Mrs. P. would not hesitate to wear - she loooves the super wide legs, the wide belt. Bu read more
Costume Countdown: Sci Fi Madness!
Pattern Junkie | October 25th 2009
With just under a week to go until Halloween (one of my favorite holidays -- I'm still rubbing the blood off my arms from the "Carrie at the prom" costume I wore to a party last night), I'm declaring it "Costume Countdown&quo read more
My favorite Blogs - Vintage & Craft
Vintage Dress Clips Scarf Clips as necklaces | October 17th 2009 by Sue
The last week has been quite eventful. last Monday spent almost all day in hospital having MRI's on my brain and cervical spine. Followed by an afternoon of staring at a changing black and white screen of another VEP test.My neurologist told me at my read more
Kwik Sew Crime Scene
Pattern Junkie | October 15th 2009
What were the pattern illustrators at Kwik Sew smoking in the 70s? I'm sorry, but I don't associate women's undergarments in a field with concepts like "fun hobby" and "happy sewing." I associate them with con read more
Wrap-and-Go!
Favourite Vintage Finds | October 15th 2009
Here is my fantabulous new wrap top made by my wonderful Mum! LOVE the kimono sleeves and boho beach flavour. Another great feature of this top is that it is reversible (this one is white on the other side). Last month I purchased the delish vintage read more
What a Pleasant Surprise!
Serendipity Handmade | October 9th 2009 by Serendipity Handmade
I found out earlier today that my shop was selected to be featured at Do You Etsy?, a social networking community for people who make and sell their crafts on Etsy! I am co-featured with the very nice proprietor of Faerie Moon Creations, who m read more
"Let me explain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up...&quo…
PrettyCoolJewels | October 9th 2009 by PrettyCoolJewels
This tweet from the other day made me realize that perhaps I have "some 'splanin' to do" " @LifeExpedition #FF .......I'm pretty sure @prtycoolclothes knows @prettycooljewel :o) More artisans to follow!"Ok, so hopefully you all already know I am the read more
October Giveaway - DETAILS!!!
Serendipity Handmade | October 4th 2009 by Serendipity Handmade
Drumroll please... I'm happy to announce that the post about the October giveaway patterns and my Etsy shop, Serendipity Vintage, is up at The Crafty Tortoise. She is giving away entire gift baskets filled with prizes from the Etsy shops that read more
What’s YOUR Definition of Dressing Modestly?
Adrienne's Armoire | October 2nd 2009 by Adrienne
The list goes on - evil does not lack in the perpetual manifestation of disgusting and wicked fashions. We all need to work on inner and outer humility; myself included. We can all do better; but not without constant prayer. read more
October Giveaway! Get ready!
Serendipity Handmade | October 1st 2009 by Serendipity Handmade
October's giveaway is going to be a biggie: this time I'm giving away THREE vintage sewing patterns! I've teamed up with TheCraftyTortoise for a special giveaway this month. A number of different Etsy shop owners have donated prizes for CraftyTor read more
Wait a moment dah-ling, I forgot my...
Serendipity Handmade | September 27th 2009 by Serendipity Handmade
...corsage? ...handbag? ...brain? Another charming, yet inexplicable vintage ad from the 1960s. This forgetful socialite was brought to you by the Montgomery Ward mail-order catalog. Perhaps ads like this one helped drive the mail o read more
Doll Dress Vintage Patterns
Sewing | September 26th 2009 by Christine
This vintage doll dress pattern, Butterick 4638, was given to us by a friend whose children have grown up. I think it may also have been given to her. It was quite old - not sure how old - and uncut. This made for an interesting vintage sewing lea read more
Free Sewing/Craft Giveaway
Adrienne's Armoire | September 21st 2009 by Adrienne
To enter, send your name and url or email address so I can contact the winner. The winner will be announced here on October 7, on the Feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary... read more
Fashion Trend: Capes, Capelets, and Cloaks
Serendipity Handmade | September 21st 2009 by Serendipity Handmade
Few fashions are more romantic and dramatic as are capes or cloaks. Happily, the whims of Fashion has given us the opportunity to express the more mercurial side of our personalities. Capes and cloaks are so very elegant, and are very much reminisc read more
Whether You Wear Aprons to Cook in or Not....
Mrs. P.'s Brain | September 19th 2009 by deborah pipes
Vintage 1952 McCall's Apron PatternAvailable at midvalecottage.etsy.comYou MUST go look at all the Authentic Vintage Patterns.The 50's dresses make Mrs. P. sigh with longing....Hey - it don't take much for older gals....Mrs. P. found a posting on a s read more
Mrs. P.'s Brain on Etsy....
Mrs. P.'s Brain | September 17th 2009 by deborah pipes
Mrs. P. would like to have a dress like this - a little longer so as not to horrify the neighborhood.Mrs. P.'s Brain is on Etsy! Nice to know Brain is not on worse things. The shop was set up, photos of some items loaded yesterday.Much, much time inv read more
Vintage Crochet Doily Patterns
Vintage Dress Clips Scarf Clips as necklaces | September 15th 2009 by Sue
Vintage soft furnishing patternsThis week we have added some vintage doily crochet patternsWhilst adding the patterns that date from the fourties and fifties. We (my husband and I) were reminiscing that white or beige doilies were used extensively ar read more
Back to School
Serendipity Handmade | September 15th 2009 by Serendipity Handmade
I've decided to take a class to brush up on my (rather rusty) sewing skills! I plan to make simple projects: a slightly A-line dress using some cotton fabric that I bought in Hawaii several years ago, and probably a little girl's sundress for Littl read more
Look Gently Now
Stylopath | September 14th 2009
Spring has sprung and with my head full of tulle and more plans for more tulle creations it was no surprise the magnificent Norma Tullo ‘Gentle Look’ Hand Knits stood out like forget-me-nots on fairy floss under the influence of flurazepa read more
Coffee Coats, or What to Wear in the Morning
Serendipity Handmade | September 12th 2009 by Serendipity Handmade
I love vintage ads, and I was really happy to find one inside one of my patterns the other day. The newspaper ad was from the Tuesday edition of the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner and dated March 11, 1969. The ad for Babette Coffee Coats was pinned to read more
What is Old is New Again....
Mrs. P.'s Brain | September 10th 2009 by deborah pipes
Vintage 40's, 50's patternVintage inspired crop jacket by flutter on EtsyMrs. P. wants to think the pattern is from the 50's due to the sleeker hairstyle than up-swept pompadours of the 40's. But the pattern price is still 25 cents. The model is vie read more
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