Prominent Designer M489 London Chic Mod Coat / ca. 1969 - this coat makes me think of Mary Quant's designs.  She sure defined a fashion era!  Just popped over to Google and did a search and she has her own website: 

Mary Quant Official Web Site which is a bit convoluted to navigate but she is still designing and has her own cosmetic line too.

 

 

Working on ideas for the Friday 20% off sale for you.  Here goes - buy any one 1980's pattern and get 20% off entire order.  I'll post the keyword on Thursday for Friday's sale.

 Featured new:  Simplicity 6056 Versatile & Variable Tops & Pants 2000's which is sized for stretch knits only.  Can be casual or dressy.  The top has a very nice feminine shape to it - a figure flatterer for sure.

Gift idea - well two of them actually as I couldn't make up my mind:

Zip 'N Stuff Diaper Bag - Unzips into a Blanket 1993 the second of the Zip 'N Stuff patterns I found.  Handy bag for a new mom or babysitter!

If you are looking for other diaper bags check here:  Diaper Bag Patterns

For a dressier gift or even to make for yourself to go with that Christmas or New Year's outfit:   Vogue 9893 Bedazzling Evening Bags 1998



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Simplicity 1279 Long Waisted Dress - Detachable Collar & Cuffs / ca. 1955 - check out that pleated / gathered skirt.  Can you imagine ironing that skirt Oh My Gosh!  Honey take it to the cleaners.

 

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday weekend.  We had planned to go camping with friends but hubby got sick.  You know the kind of sick where they are coughing up hairballs.  Not wanting to infect friends we stayed home.  We had a quiet and actually fun Thanksgiving with the two of us cooking up specialties and giggling like kids in the kitchen.  Oh did I mention the eggnog and rum?  That would make anyone giggle.

 

Featured new comes from one of my favorite pattern makers

Burda 7715 Gorgeous "Goth" Dress & Jacket 2000's and only Burda Patterns can create such an edgy "Euro" look.

Gift idea especially if you have a pre-school, nursery school or kindergartner who has to carry "stuff" and takes naps too:  Zip 'N Stuff Multi-Purpose Bag - Unzips Into a Blanket 1993.  I'll be having another Zip 'N Stuff pattern for you tomorrow.  Lots of children's patterns ready for the picking too and there's still enough time!

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Began the Thanksgiving holiday weekend sale for you today!  Get 20% off all orders by using THANKS in the coupon spot during checkout.  Sale will end Sunday nite and all paid orders go Monday or Tuesday. Don't go to the mall and fight the masses - save your sanity and shop online!

Simplicity 2087 Sophisticated Elegance Dress with Draping / ca. 1947 - there was absolutely no question in my mind this would be the featured pattern.  Draping Draping Draping.  I like the fact that no necklaces are needed to take your eyes off that beautiful neckline.  Now - simple or glitzy belt?  Simple - no doubt!  Oh wait - that green dress with the belt with a decorative clasp maybe - 

No blog or listing over the holiday weekend.  I'll start again on Monday.  Harry and I wish all of you the most wonderful of family gatherings on Thanksgiving.

 

Coming to you soon my new blog spot being put together by my friend and web guru Matt Hauk WSI Consulting.  If you are thinking of starting an online business don't try it alone it's a jungle out there.

 

Featured New:  Butterick 4195 Ethnic Flavor Top, Jacket, Dress & Pants 2004 - really like that sleeveless dress / tunic look.  Always thought that tunic-dress over a pair of slacks such a sharp style - if you are tall and slender.  Alarm bells go off when I even think about wearing that - a true what not to wear for me moment.  Hope this look will rock your boat it is so pretty.

 

Gift Idea:  Will you be traveling for Christmas or someone you know traveling?  Simplicity 2600 Quilted Travel Accessories 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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McCall's 3924 Utterly Charming Dress with Slim or Full Skirt 1956 a dress which left me speechless.  A bit of Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe.

Did you know that you can make your own "yeast"?  We make our own bread on and off and lately more on than off.  My husband happened to wonder what people did in the olden days when you couldn't go to the store for yeast.  Off to the internet and found out how to make our own.  Wow.  The first loaf from our own yeast made last night and will test it out today but it sure smells good.  Here is a link to EHow with yeast recipes

Featured new is:  McCall's 7832 Loose Fitted & Drop Waist Dress 1995 and for cooler weather the long sleeved is both pretty but sensible.  Plus it's nearly ankle length for warm legs.  Add a turtleneck or a high necked dickey and if you work in an office that is chilly you'll be warm.

Gift Idea of the Day:   McCall's MP236 / 5511 Unisex Tops, Nightshirts, Pants & Top for Dog Too! 2007.  Not only will you and your honey match but your pet dog too - what a hoot!



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Simplicity 5345 Pin Tucked Dress or Tunic & Pants 1972

 

Fairly normal but nice pattern but those pin tucks make this an outstanding look!

 

I will be going away for the Thanksgiving holiday and of course will have a sale starting Wednesday.  More about it tomorrow!

 

Featured new is a great style for those cool winter days and a cold office!  Vogue 2872 Dazzling Jacket & Tulip Skirt 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gift idea of the day!   Simplicity 5751 City Chic Vests, Hats, Scarf, Bags & Belts 2002








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SALE STARTED LAST NIGHT With 20% off all orders when you buy one McCall's pattern.  Use coupon code MCCALL at checkout.  Sale ends tonite at midnight

Simplicity 5144 Blue Ribbon Suit & Overblouse / ca. 1963 a sure fire winner in any Jackie Kennedy look alike contest.

 

 

 

 

 

Featured new:  Vogue 1025 Studious Jacket & Pencil Skirt 1992 what an awesome look.  I picture wearing this at fashion magazine board meeting with me as the chairwoman.  Ooh la la.

 

 

When I listed this gift idea pattern I just loved it and thought nothing could be more fun, special and personal than making this sleeping bag for some kid! 

 

Simplicity 5809 Child's Pajamas, Slippers & Sleeping Bag 2002

 

No blog for tomorrow.  Taking the weekend off.  Though I will be doing alot of scanning to get ahead.

 

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Yes a Friday sale is set for tomorrow!  Buy any one McCall's pattern and get 20% off your entire order.  Use coupon code MCCALL at checkout to get your discount.

Mail Order 8258 Chateau in the Alps Dress 1950's - get ready to yodel.  A grown up Heidi dress.  Oddly there is no transfer and none is stated to be included but I did think there should be one - hmmm.

 

Featured new:  Butterick 4360 Couch Potato Jumpsuit, Top, Gown, Pants & Socks 2004 that so makes me want to wear the jumpsuit and socks and then throw my Snuggie over that and watch a movie - yelling - Honey can you make me some popcorn?  I did think that the jumpsuit should have had footsies included.

 

Gift Idea for today:  McCall's 4729 American Hostess Mother & Daughter Apron 2004 for you moms with daughters or for your BFF and her daughter!

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Simplicity 7358 Glorious Tent Dress 1967 with the long version a bit "caftanish" - a "jiffy" pattern which makes it easy!  I would prefer the long version with the rolled collar instead of collarless.

Heard more about the cotton shortage issue I wrote about yesterday.  Cotton prices have risen 30% which means anything that uses cotton will go up at least 30%.  Buy now!  Also heard last week that sugar, flour, and corn along with most other things also going up quite a bit.  I bought some sugar last week for $1.99 on sale.  When I shopped yesterday the same size had gone up to $3.99 and was on sale for $2.99.  Flour also had gone up.  Needless to say I am glad I bought extra last week!  I advise stocking up on those staples too before they get higher.  If flour & sugar soar even buying bread will break the budget.  I'm gonna whip out my bread machine.

Just went over my "new" listings and nothing really jumped out at me.  Hmmm - I'll go thru my patterns and list better ones tomorrow.  Here's a nice and easy and versatile skirt pattern though:  Butterick 6684 Elastic Waist Pull On Skirts 1993

 

 

Gift idea pattern:  Simplicity 4719 Fancy Free or Dressy Fashion Doll Clothes 2004 and as a matter of fact if you are thinking about making outfits for a youngster's doll here's a link to all doll clothing patterns. 

 

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Home after a super weekend in the desert.  Except for an awful phone and WiFi connection which made communication virtually impossible it was fun.  I swear I am half bald from tearing my hair out trying to send emails.  Hope you all got some treasures with your extra sale discount!

McCall's 3914 Makes My Day Dress 1956 which truly "Makes My Day" - this is one of a number of 50's patterns that I received recently from a lovely lady.  I went thru and counted a few hundred old patterns while camping and this was at the top of my "list" list.

I'm an economy fanatic - always looking at the Dow and the gold and silver charts, listening to all kinds of economists (Peter Schiff is a guru) and I heard something extra disturbing this morning.  Cotton prices are going to skyrocket.  The reference was about clothes in stores and how the rise in prices is about to be felt in clothing stores and if you need anything buy it now.  But I imagine that fabric prices will fall in line with the rise in prices.  So ladies if you can stock up!

Featured new is:  McCall's 2465 Fashionable Coatdress & Pants 1999 a true "Coat" dress and a must for any coatdress fan.

 

Gift idea pattern Simplicity 9873 All Kinds & Shapes of Pillows 2001 with just about any kind of pillow you are looking for.  Want to personalize your teen's room?  Does your mom need new couch pillows?  Quick & easy and personal!

 

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SALE!  I'll be leaving later today or super early tomorrow morning for a camping trip.  I'll be back on Monday.  My regular sale starts tomorrow but for you readers the sale starts today with 20% off all weekend.  Use coupon code GLAMIS during checkout.  The sale will end Sunday night and all paid orders ship Monday or Tuesday.  Happy Shopping!

No listing tomorrow - I'll be having a cup of coffee sitting outside enjoying the outdoors!

McCall's 3735 Magnificent Blouse with Waist Darting 1956 a true figure hugger.  That tight fit is in contrast to that high prim neckline.

For some unknown reason I really like this Vogue 7846 Misses' "Working Man's" Jacket 1990 - if you have a casual job or like to be outdoors in the cool weather no need to have an unattractive cover-up.  Personalize it and make it feminine or sporty.

Holiday gift idea:  Simplicity 7939 "Peasant" Nightgown & Robe 1997 with an average looking robe but check out that nightgown!  Super cute.


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Going Camping!  So starting a SALE tomorrow for you readers and it will go thru Sunday night.  It is for 20% off all orders.  Use Coupon Code GLAMIS starting midnight tonight.  I'll be home late Sunday or early Monday so all paid orders ship Monday or Tuesday.

Simplicity 3087 Beautiful Bolero Suit - Elongated Pockets 1940's a winner for pocket fashionistas.  Long on top and long on skirt too.  Neat to look at but ... what if what you are looking for is all the way at the bottom of the jacket pocket ... ?

 

Featured new is:  Simplicity 6351 Appealing Dress, Top, Jacket & Skirt 2004 with a nice swish to the bottom and a ruffle option.

 

 

Gift Idea for you knit and crochet lovers!  Spool Cotton Co. Book 57 Crocheted & Knitted Bags 1940's with a ton of the most wonderful vintage bags!

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Advance 9001 Deanna's Peplum or Blouson Blouse / ca. 1959 - what a charmer with either a "Peplum" or tuck in.  That's not exactly the kind of peplum we are used to.  More of a "fitted" peplum.  All in all so very pretty.  This used to belong to Deanna Gerdes and a big thank you to her for preserving this pretty pattern.

There will be two sale weekends this month.  We are going away from Thursday to Monday this week and then of course Thanksgiving.    I will start the sale on Wednesday just for you ladies and Thursday for everyone else.  Stay tuned!  Then of course a Thanksgiving sale but I haven't decided on exact dates we'll be away so that will post well before Thanksgiving.

 

Vogue 1793 Stunning Dress with Faux Wrap Bodice 1986 is my featured "new" pattern.  Slender or full skirt.  That full skirt looks a bit like soft pleats but now matter what it's a stunner.

Our gift idea pattern is Simplicity 9796 Christmas Stockings, Ornaments & More 1990 with the cutest tree top ever!

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Sale Started!  It goes until Midnight tonite.  Buy one Butterick pattern and get 20% off your entire order!  Use coupon code BUTTER at checkout and enjoy!

 

Simplicity 2263 Tried & True "Shirt" Dress - Lots of Pockets! / ca. 1957 a must have for any shirtdress fashionista.  Two upper and two lower pockets.  Oh okay they're not big but ID & credit card in one, cash in another, lipstick in one and a comb in the other.  Anything else needed?

McCall's 5137 Big City Jacket, Bolero Jacket & Dress 1990 which at first looks nice but nothing special.  But take a closer look.  The dress is a strappy "sundress" and then that little bolero jacket that has a wide collar and button front, and the longer jacket is asymmetrical - truly Big City.

 

 

Christmas gift idea for today:  Simplicity 3933 Stuffed 15" Loopy Animals 2006 perfect huggable present for a little person!

 

No listing tomorrow - taking the weekend off.  My husband already has Monday and Tuesday listings scanned and so it will be a relaxing weekend for sure.  Weather has been in the high 80's - with a mild and delightful breeze.  Our local swap meet the Arizona Marketplace is opening for the season this weekend - yay.  We'll put on our walking shoes, bring our shopping basket and spend hours touching and sampling and visiting.

 

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All day sale on Friday will be:  Buy one Butterick pattern and get 20% off your entire order!  Your coupon code will be BUTTER to put in during checkout for your discount.  I will put the coupon code in at midnight tonight and it will end midnight Friday.  Make out your shopping list early!

Advance 3220 Illustrious Dress & Ring Scarf / ca. 1962 which looks like a "stewardess" uniform like those worn on British Airways in the 1960's.  The poor envelope is very discolored.  A deep navy blue color would be striking.

Quite a number of "newish" patterns to decide for today but I can only pick one.  Be sure and go in and "View All" to check out some of the great 80's patterns listed today.  I got a bunch from a lady who was a bitty thing so most are in the 6 to 10 size range.  Boy did she have great taste!

Here is the one I finally picked:  Simplicity 7512 Disco Halter Jumpsuit & Dress 1986.  This one is super rare.  I found only one on the internet and it was priced quite high.  It's a rare beauty for sure.

Truthfully I plagarized the "disco" part of the description  but it sure does look like it would fit in Saturday Night Fever under the disco lights and John Travalta as a partner.

Family sleepwear would make a fun Christmas gift to open up early Christmas morning and everyone change into their own personalized nightshirt: McCall's 3864 Unisex Nightshirt & Pajamas 2002

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Mail Order 4896 Grand Summer Dress 1950's - oh okay it's not summer anymore but but but .... it's soooo pretty.

It has been in the 80's here lately and still trying to wrap my mind around the concept of winter.  Many of you are looking outside at the cold weather and thinking --- a summer dress, huh?

Here's another inappropriate pattern for the featured "new" :  Simplicity 6716 Festive Shirt, Skirt & Shorts 1980's 


Gift idea pattern isn't just for gifts but you can make yourself casual and comfy sleepwear :   McCall's 4218 Relaxing Robe, Nightgown, Tops & Pants 2003


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EVERYONE PLEASE VOTE TODAY!  It is so important to exercise this very special freedom that we should never take for granted. 

 

Woman's Day 5087 "The Coat Hit of the Year" 1950's an outstanding example of late 1950's fashion.  Just the envelope cover alone is a treat of that "nearly 1960's" look.

While cooking the other day I was trying to mentally figure out how many cups in a pint, gallon, etc.  Instead of digging thru cookbooks I looked a program-website up and found Goodcooking.com and bingo got my answer.  Good site to bookmark.  I especially appreciate the calculating feature.

Featured New:  Simplicity 6320 Walking in the Snow Coat or Jacket & Scarf 2003 a nice versatile pattern that is multi-sized to fit any figure.  Casual for just going outside on a cold day.

 

 

 

 

Trying to find that right gift for a friend who sews?  How about: 

McCall's 4119 Sewing Essentials 2003 - Sewing Organizer, Needlework Case, Scissor Case, Sewing Machine Carrier,
Iron Bag

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Mail Order 4808 Glamorous Hostess Dress - Drape Backed 1970's with an almost Jackie-esque back.  Total yum.

Sorry to post so late.  Sigh - Mondays - I think you all know how Mondays are. 

 

 

 

A lady sent me a question about a costume pattern and noted her website which I visited and found to be very fun!  Tricia's Vintage Touch - where she makes authentic vintage clothing and even hats!  As you can see she specializes in Old West Clothing.

 

 

Featured new is a Simplicity 6460 Willowy U-Necked Dress 2000's another great New Look pattern with a lovely bodice, high waisted tie in front and buttons all the way.  Love it.  

Here's another fun pattern for some gift ideas:   McCall's 8310 Great Gifts - Bazaar Package 1982  Cotton Ball Holder Bag, Large Stuff Bag, Soft Pouch, Three Pocket Bag, Tissue Box Cover, Soft Box, Jewelry Box, Picture Frames, Shoe Stuffers, Purse, Sachets, Travel Sewing Kit something for everyone.

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