Monday, November 30, 2009


Simplicity 7484 Sassy Front Wrap Halter Dress 1976 - okay it's heading into winter but summer will be here before you know it!

Bad for me - lucky for you - came down with a bad cold while camping so spent most of my time inside the 5th wheel bundled up and sorting thru old patterns and doing scanning. Wow I'm actually ahead. Doing alot of sniveling & sniffling and generally feeling sorry for myself. It's lunchtime and I'm still in my jammies.

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend with your loved ones!

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Wednesday, November 25, 2009


Butterick 9930 Poignant Portrait Collar Dress 1960's - I've never heard of a portrait collar before but can see why they call it that. Not quite a cape collar but dang it's big!

SALE STARTED TODAY! 15% off all orders - use coupon code TURKEY at checkout and have fun shopping. When I get home on Sunday evening the sale will end so you have plenty of time to browse. Might be a good time if you are planning on making your Christmas gifts to take advantage. Want to make dolls, toys or bears for a youngster? Doll clothes for those baby dolls or fashion dolls? Pajamas, Nightgowns or Robes?

Well off to finishing up my packing for our camping trip. My deepest wishes for all of you to have the most wonderful Thanksgiving and that you all will be able to be with your loved ones. And God Bless Our Troops that we are able to be thankful for so much!

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009


Advance 8161 Awesome Cover-Up Apron - Pretty Scalloping 1950's

This is just one of about 10 or 12 old apron patterns I just acquired. I think I will be putting at least one more in tomorrow (I've already done my scanning and my memory isn't what it used to be - grin) -

Racing around getting ready to go camping for the holiday weekend and I not only look like I've been dragged thru a bush backwards I feel like it too.

Here is the entire bunch listed today without a breakdown so sorry!

I'll post the sale info in the a.m. and hopefully a breakdown of what went in tomorrow too!

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Monday, November 23, 2009


These old 20's patterns are getting harder to find so this was a special treat to find this one. Butterick 6270 Heavenly Retro Princess Slip 1920's and did women back then have no dang hips?

Packing and cleaning and cooking to get ready for a long holiday camping trip. We leave Wednesday afternoon so of course a sale is in order! I'll post Wednesday afternoon the details but it will be for 15% off. I'll also send out a newsletter - get your shipping list ready!

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Friday, November 20, 2009


I keep seeing Glenn Close from Fatal Attraction while she is in the courtroom in that skin tight skirt - oh that also brings to mind the pet rabbit scene but never mind about that ugh. New Look 6159 Fatal Attraction Jacket & Tight Tight Skirt 1980's
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Thursday, November 19, 2009


Only experts need apply to this one - so many tucks and pleats and I wouldn't be brave enough!
Butterick 3407 Simply Divine Dress - Front & Back Pleats 1985

Being addicted to "What Not to Wear" (the English show is the bomb!) this is a very figure flattering style in the waistline hip area. Slenderizing for my shape even if the upper part would make me look like Max Headroom.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009


Learned a new word with this one "Pirt" - Vogue 6160 Rockin' Blouse & Pantskirt "Pirt" 1960's. At first I thought it was a typo - then I tried the online dictionary, a Google search and then a lightbulb went on over my head that Pirt is a combo of duh - skirt and pants. Some days my own bulb dims - ha!
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009


Not a "pattern" but what a pattern book for knit hats. From mod to Jackie in style. Wish I could knit. Peak of Fashion in Hats 1963
Not sure if you know but I do have a vintage knit and crochet category. Don't have alot but just put in what catches my eye. Knit & Crochet Patterns
With the holidays fast approaching again not sure if you know that I have a special category just for seasonal holidays: Seasonal Holiday Patterns

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Monday, November 16, 2009


Apologies for no postings at end of last week - between computer problems & last minute weekend plans I didn't know whether to cry or set my hair on fire. But I did have a fun and relaxing weekend in the desert again and took my computer and printer and got tons of patterns scanned so I'll be ahead for once!
Advance 9928 Classic Collarless Dress & Belt 1960's which doesn't have alot of bells and whistles but is so versatile. Don't think there's anyone's figure it wouldn't flatter.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009



Uber classy 40's dress. For some reason that one lone pocket sticks out - oooh the things that can be put in that pocket - hmmmm driver's license, compact comb, breath minds, mirror - what else? McCall 7102 Divine Retro Dress - Big Old Pocket! 1947

Normally try to keep away from the oldies and put in some newish - unique pictures but this was too yummy to not share.

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009


This is me in our Prowler just outside of Spooky Canyon which wasn't really Spooky just fun. Okay didn't make it home Sunday nite because we were having way too much fun! I am working right now on pictures to go in later today. We got home late morning Monday and packed my guts out so all paid orders ship today! Ocotillo was awesome and we spent almost every day touring the desert and mountains with some rather adventurous trails to say the least! Weather in the low 90's so very comfortable.
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"Me at the bubbling mud pots" and Our Home Away From Home
























Wednesday, November 4, 2009


Simplicity 1201 Pixie Blouse & Overblouse / ca. 1955 - I just can't tear my eyes away from this blouse. That little bow tied shoulder - sigh.
I didn't list as many today as normal because we got a last minute invite to go to Ocotillo Wells in California to go camping and we leave tomorrow. I'll list some more in the morning before we leave BUT of course a sale is in order because I won't be able to mail anything until Monday/Tuesday. I'll figure out a coupon code and put it in tomorrow so head over and make out your shopping list!
Question - do any of you do any off-roading? This is actually a misnomer because there is no actual going off the road. Riding is done on dirt roads - anyone who leaves the dirt road is asking for trouble and deserves it!
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Monday, November 2, 2009

Kwik Sew 516 Yummy Fitted Top & Flared Skirt 1970's a little something different. Not flashy but versatile and classy.

Kwik Sew Patterns don't get as much attention as the major pattern makers but they have a loyal following and if you like working with stretch knits or want to give it a try Kwik Sew is for you.





Hope you all had a great Halloween with lots of goblins visiting for candy!

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