Don't forget the sale for you ladies' today with 20% off your entire order if you buy one VOGUE pattern!  Enter coupon code VOGUE during checkout to get the discount!

I won't be blogging tomorrow - taking the weekend off.  My next blog will be Monday so I'll wish you all a Happy Halloween!

 

Simplicity 5914 Pleasant One-Piece Dress or Tunic Dress 1965 with an extra sweet bodice and neckline.

I think I have whined 

before about my problem 

with my scanner not 

making as great a picture as I want.  A lightbulb went on and I thought I would try ironing the envelopes because any wrinkles cause shadowing and it is so distracting.  Voila!  Still a little discoloration but for the most part excellent quality.  The time it takes me to iron them is less than it takes me to edit the picture - really.  My husband just shakes his head. 

 

Vogue 1900 Barcelona Styled Blouse & Skirt 1987 a ring a ding ding fashion!

 

 

 

Gift idea - Simplicity 4407 Scrapbook Covers 2005 a great way to personalize not just scrapbooks but photo albums or even schoolbook binders, etc.

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Okay Coupon Code for sale 20% off starting tonight at midnight thru Friday night Midnight is : VOGUE.  All you need to do is buy one Vogue and then the rest of your order is included in the sale.  Got your list ready?

Simplicity 6748 Top of the Line Coat, Jacket, Skirt & Blouse 1966 a smart outfit in every way.  I especially like the "overblouse" looking blouse with the shaped bottom. 

 I came across about 20 1980's Vogue patterns that had xeroxed copies of the front and back of the envelope and no original envelopes.  Dang.  But at least all the info is there.  I'm researching and looking for good listing pics and some in today and more tomorrow.

Featured New:  Vogue 2093 Hip Swinging Jacket & Skirt 1988 a va va voom look.  Still looking for that New Year's Party Outfit?  Look no more.

Gift Idea Pattern:  This little girl's pattern is so pretty!  Not a "crafty" gift idea but if you're looking to make something girly for a daughter or grand-daughter this might fit the bill:   Simplicity 3978 Sweetie Pie Dress, Coat & Purse 2006

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Friday 20% off Sale will be:  Buy one Vogue pattern and get 20% off entire order!  So make out your wish list!

McCall's 2366 Darling Darted "T" Dress 1970 which is "recommended for knits" and of course that's the only thing to make it with.  I'm usually a collar gal but that middle one rocks my boat. 

Halloween used to be so fun but - Sadly we live in a neighborhood with no small children and since we moved here we haven't gotten any trick or treaters.  When we lived in Mono City there would be vanloads of kids "bussed" in from Lee Vining and with everyone knowing everyone it was so special.  I miss that!  So all of you out there enjoy all the kiddies and count your blessings!

 

 

 

 

Vogue 8574 Head Snapper Dress 2009 - this dress has everything going for it except the weather.  But throw a coat over it and wear it to that Christmas or New Year's party!

Because Christmas is looming I'm going to throw in an extra category for gift ideas.   McCall's 7288 All Ages Fashion Accessories 1994 with Duffle Bags, Backpacks, Fanny Pack, Garment Bag and Activity Bag.  I especially like the fanny pack which is a staple for shopping being able to use both hands!  Duffle bags personalized for your high schooler or for sporting activities so useful too.

 

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McCall's 9227 Fashion Model Hats, Earmuff Covers, Scarf, Muff & Vest / ca. 1980's which looks very Russian - picture Lara from Dr. Zhivago.  Where's the vodka?  Ick - it's still morning what an awful thought.  And best of all - it's for fake fur!  Having had a pet rabbit named Beatrix Hopper while in my 30's I can't touch anything made with rabbit fur.  She was a huge lop earred rabbit and as friendly and personable as any dog or cat I've had.

Featured new:  Simplicity 9556 Ottomans & Footstools Covers ++ 2001 which includes instructions on how to actually make the bases.  Not a common pattern at all.  Would make a lovely and personal gift for Christmas!

Just acquired a very old pattern booklet on making 1920's flapper handbags:  Hiawatha Book of Beaded Bags 8th Edition / 1925.  There are alot of reproductions out there but I only found one other actually from 1925.  I didn't have room to put a picture of every page of the book but please enjoy what I did put in.  They are a wonderful visual history of the Roaring Twenties!

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Simplicity 5549 Retro Closet Organizers 1973 that are as useful today!  About that date I had a bedroom that was lime green and lavender - really.  I can still picture the lavender walls, lime green & lavender bedspread, and lime green round throw rug on the floor.  Makes me yearn for those days - uh - except for the colors.

 

 

 

Another great Burda pattern with a blowing in the wind coat or jacket:  

 Burda 2948 Fluttery Jacket or Coat 2000's.  One of the fabrics recommended is crepe.  So don't even think this is a winter coat - it's strictly for show!

 

Kooky Hat of the Year or Maybe Even the Decade!  I mean who would wear this!  I guess if you had a teacup poodle you could put it in the top.  Any other ideas??

 

Fantabulous Out of this World Crochet Hat & Bag Patterns 1940's

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Working weekend for me.   Too many fun days away and I'm behind in scanning.  So I'll be scanning like a maniac this weekend.  Bad for me - good for you!  Sorry not as many listed today as usual.  I'll put in a bunch on Monday.  Ladies have a lovely weekend!

McCall's 6577 Star Quality Evening Dress 1962 and where do I begin to regale this pattern?  I give up ----

 

A lovely lady (who I have mentioned before) sold me scads of  Vogue patterns and a number of them I put in today.  So hard to pick a featured new out of them all.  But winter is coming so here goes:

 

Vogue 1958 Top Shelf Coat & Dress 1987

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Don't forget the sale for Friday started at midnight and ends tonight at midnight.  Get 20% off all orders when you buy any one Simplicity pattern!  Your coupon code is SIMP -

Simplicity 3470 Movie Star Sleeveless Dress / ca. 1960 - a stay inside at the party dress as we move into fall and winter! This would make a wonderful Prom dress if you're looking for that special dress for you or your daughter.

Because I missed some days of listing while away I'll be doing a listing tomorrow as well as putting in a blog.

Listed today what I thought was a ho hum a-line 1960's pattern today but when I researched it found it was a "GONK" pattern.  Huh?  A gonk is a small furry soft toy popular in the 1960s that were egg shaped with small arms and legs.  Who knew?  That was my era but dang if I remember Gonks.  Do you??  Simplicity 5918 Dress or Jumper, Top & Shorts + Gonk Applique! 1965

Featured New is geared toward this cooler weather we are having:  Style 1769 Bold Big Shouldered Jacket 1990

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Starting tonight at midnight and going all day Friday and ending Friday night at midnight 20% off all orders when you buy any one Simplicity pattern!  Use coupon code SIMP at checkout to get your discount and have fun.

Du Barry Patterns Short-Cuts to Sewing Success Sewing Book 1940 -

Detailed and collectible sewing book put out by Du Barry patterns.  All illustrated info on retro sewing!  Sewing techniques don't seem to change even with all the zooty new sewing machines.   Sewing Books Link

Featured new McCall's 5423 Bootylicious Bustier, Blouse, Pants or Shorts & Belt 1991 which leaves me speechless!

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A lady I bought some patterns from the other day stuck this catalog in with a note saying she hoped I would like it.  Like it - I love it!  Researched all over and couldn't find any other catalogs much less patterns from Lily.  The patterns shown are dreamy and would be great for you creative sewers to replicate or even search to find.

Lily Pattern Service Spring and Summer 1940 Catalog

Had a very fun camping trip.  The first few days were hotter than I wanted at about 100 degrees but the last two were in the 80's and with a mild wind.  Had an adventure the first night.  We are all sitting around a campfire when we see and hear a helicopter flying low with it's spotlight on searching the dunes by our camp.  This goes on for almost an hour and it's all around us.  Then it comes closer, closer, closer and lands just far enough from us that we aren't dusted out.  Wow.   A Border Patrol Agent met us half way (of course we all jumped up and ran toward it - grin) and asked if we had seen or heard an airplane land in the dunes.  That was a firm no from us all.  He said that the military had a "blip" appear and then seem to land in our area and of course they first thought it was a drug drop since we are just across the border from Mexico.  And of course this kind of stuff happens alot.  They took off and we were all kind of alarmed all night but all was quiet.  God Bless our Border Agents!

Featured new:  Butterick 3916 Smashing Jacket, Top & Pants 2003 and check out that jacket!  A pretty dark wool would be so jiggy.  With a pair of jeans and boots.

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SALE STARTS RIGHT NOW!  20% off all orders until Monday night.  Use Coupon Code GLAMISTWO during checkout.  All paid orders ship Tuesday or Wednesday.  I'll have my laptop with me so any questions just send an email to risingfeenix@yahoo.com and of course I'll be in touch on the website.

Anne Adams 4525 Winning Dress with Trim 1940's one of the scarce Anne Adams' patterns that came with an actual envelope.  Did many have actual envelopes?  I've only seen a couple.  Darling trim all around the top and split flutter sleeves too.  A winner.

Nancy you rule!  Now I'm addicted to Cute Overload / and my favorite sugar buzz overload is Pssssst… Who’s that weird new kid?

Featured New:   Butterick 5314 Pretty Bodice Dress & Belt 2009 still summery and we are into fall but this really is too lovely to ignore.


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Advance 8682 Tres' Haute One-Piece Dress / ca. 1958 an awesome looking dress!  I had one of these a while back that went quick and was lucky enough to find another.  The cover shows the willowy Model bending slightly back look that still has class today.

Love the Fifties?  Fads Fashions & Slang

SALE NOTICE!!  Leaving late tomorrow for our first camping out of the season.  We are hitting the Glamis sand dunes and seeing some great friends we haven't seen since April.  So a sale is in order!  We'll be gone Thursday thru Monday with all paid orders shipping Tuesday or Wednesday.  Having a regular sale with 15% off for all buyers but will be offering you readers 20% off!  Sale Starts Wednesday Evening coupon code of GLAMISTWO will be put in for you!

Featured New:   McCall's 7108 Hot Summer Evening Bolero & Dress 1994 that is so festive!

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Simplicity 3831 Happy Days Dress with Simulated Apron / ca. 1961 - a super Aunt Bee dress!  That faux apron affect is so cute.

Getting so overstocked and need to make room for more more more!  I went in over the weekend and reduced 99% of 1970's to 2000's tops, skirts, pants & shorts patterns.  Check in by clicking on the following:

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Thank you Toby for sharing that spectacular prom dress you made for your daughter! She took Simplicity 2404 a 1957 very rare pattern and made it so "today" with a modern - edgy look.

 A super "paint splash" pattern makes this dress a stand out for today's modern teen.  And a memorable Prom night!

 Featured "new" is from the 1980:   Simplicity 8008 Sailor Collar Pullover Dress 1986 a bit 1920's in style with that low waist and big collar.

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SALE TODAY THRU SUNDAY NITE 20% OFF ALL "JACKET" PATTERNS

Use Coupon Code JKONLY at checkout

When applicable item purchased all other items purchased will receive the 20% off as well!

Note: Jacket pattern includes any pattern that has a single jacket and no other items unless and except a jacket and a coat pattern. If you use search JKONLY all applicable items will magically appear!

Hollywood 1680 Masterpiece Depression Era Coat / ca. 1938 - I had another of these some time ago and happened across this one.  It is so rare I'm shocked to find another one.  And this one is in factory folds! Lucky me!

 

I've gotten stuck on the Suite 101 site in their "sewing" section lately.  This is a site that has articles from freelance writers on every subject you can think of.  The internet continues to amaze me with the opportunities out there.  Anyway here is the link for the sewing section of this site (skip the first part with ads and go toward the bottom for the list of articles):  Suite 101

What's not to love about this Simplicity 6697 Sassy Surplice Bodice Dress 2007?  It doesn't "say" that it's a "wrap" skirt but it does look like it is a mock wrap and totally lovely.


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SALE of 20% OFF STARTING MIDNIGHT tonight and going until late Sunday night is anything that features a misses' Jacket only pattern.  It also includes patterns which have a coat and a jacket as a package (there I go confusing you LOL).  My differentiation is that I have put a search code in the description that allows me to link to like items and that search code is JKONLY.  There was some confusion (due to me - grin) last sale that any pattern with the item was included, i.e. if a blouse was in a wardrobe pattern - sorry to not be clearer.  Here is a quick link to see ALL items that are on sale for 20% off:  Jacket Patterns and I will work on putting more in today so there is a bigger selection too!  Once you buy one of these patterns the rest of your order is included in the 20% off!  Your coupon code is JKONLY

McCall 8391 Enchanting Wrap Around Skirt 1951 which looks a little too modern for a 1951 woman IMO. 

Speaking of "modern" here's a great and very inexpensive Christmas or birthday gift idea - not just cute but useful too!  And it can be so personal!

  

Sew Easy Cell Phone Pouches for Quick and Useful Gifts

 

Do you have any quick and inexpensive gift ideas to make?  Email me with the info and I'll include it.  We are all tightening out belts this year aren't we?

Those lovely Vogues that I got the other day - well I put a few in today and more tomorrow.  Those listings were already done but couldn't resist adding a few of the ones that really caught my eye.

Featured new:  Simplicity 2812 On Trend Coat & Jacket 2008 which is included in the jacket sale starting tomorrow!

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Simplicity 6893 Attractive Retro Suit / Jacket & Skirt 1966 which would look so nice in a light pastel color like that pink one.  Maybe a baby blue .....

Couldn't make up my mind between two so here is the other one I just can't get off my mind: 

 

McCall's 3824 Mouth Watering Dress 1973 and you can see why.  Definitely the sleeveless one with cut-in shoulders is a dream but those contrast full sleeves rock too.

This is sized for stretch knits only if you like working with knits.  I never have and not sure I want to try - grin.

Featured "newish" is:  McCall's 2037 Wonderful Wide or Pleated Skirts 1985 with some nice and classy variations.  I'm partial to that fitted top styling which is flattering IMO

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No oldie patterns today - having fits with my scanner.  Grrrrrrr!  My old printer's drum went out and the newer one just doesn't do the quality I want.  It distorts colors and exaggerates colors.  Especially the discolored oldies.  So my husband is on a quest to find just the right settings to make things "just so" -

So I'll just put in my cutest new pattern!   Butterick 5302 Four Fun Aprons 2008 which would make a very nice Christmas gift for anyone of any age.

A friend sent me a very awesome link this morning.  It has a U.S. map with every newspaper (or just about) headline available for the clicking.  I clicked on the Yuma link and there was today's headlines!  I have put it into my NEWS links.  It is called NEWSEUM Today's Front Pages

Tomorrow I will be putting in a Harper's Bazaar 1890's Magazine that has a pattern insert!  A most unusual pattern and no idea if it is just the Bazaar's bizarre (yuck yuck) idea of a pattern(s) or it was standard for the day.  It seems to have multiple patterns all lumped together.  Got to research that.  Does anyone know?  Heck here's a picture:  

Your help would be so appreciated!

A lovely customer contacted me to ask if I bought patterns and since I do she sold me some (sight unseen) 1970's to 1980's uncut Vogue patterns.  60 arrived yesterday and they are so wonderful - so a big thank you to Sylvia!  I'll be putting a few in every day starting next week.  This week's pics have already been scanned by hubby.

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Vogue 5109 Soft Designer Hat with Gathered Crown 1960 which would make a nice cool weather headwarmer.  This pattern came with a fun snippet of cloth that someone used to make one of these hats. It must have been quite something!  Melodee from ML Designs had a great link she shared How to Wear a Hat that gives some great tips.

Fall is here.  I envy those of you who have a change of season and the fall colors.  Cactus doesn't change color unless it dies.  Here in AZ we get ready for winter by putting away our shorts and flip flops and switching to tennis shoes and long pants and maybe a lightweight jacket.

In keeping with getting ready for winter or at least cooler weather I'll be having a sale this Friday for patterns which feature Jackets only.  If you are looking for a jacket whether it's for warm weather or office here's a link so you can get your list together for the 20% off sale this Friday.  Jacket Patterns

Featured new:  Butterick 4098 Winter Delight Jacket & Coat 1995 very oversized and comfy looking!

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Just sent out my October Fall Newsletter letting all customers know about the sale which just started for them and which started yesterday for you!  The Sale with 20% off if you buy a skirt pattern continues until Sunday night for all of you with coupon code SKONLY

Simplicity 1986 Social Season Highlight Dress / ca. 1957 which actually states in the description "Graceful empire fashion is the social success of any season ..." oh for the days when these colorful descriptions were used instead of the blah descriptions of today.  Would be a stunning Christmas party dress.   If you have a Christmas or New Year's Eve party coming up take advantage of this sale to get your wardrobe ready! 

Featured New:  McCall's 4514 Forties' Styled Jacket, Skirt & Pants 1989 classic pretty jacket with waist darts.

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