Simplicity 3555 Shirtwaist Dress with Belled Skirt / ca. 1960

This shirtwaist dress brings country western singing to mind:  Simplicity 3555 Shirtwaist Dress with Belled Skirt / ca. 1960 or the TV image of the perfect housewife!  I'd prefer a gentler skirt without the stiffy slip under it.  Remember sitting down and it would poof in the front so you'd have to hold it down?  Okay I'm scaring myself ...

We had a very nice holiday weekend and fortunately our plans didn't include going camping or to the river.  The wind blew and blew and we had a blowing sand and dust hazard warning up until yesterday.  So we went shopping and to the movies and had dinner out.   We saw the new Pirates movies and so enjoyed it.  Yesterday we went 4-wheeling and were out almost 8 hours.  Here is what we saw:  An owl's nest in a Saguero cactus with an owl peeking out, a golden eagle, vultures, roadrunners, lots of birds, and the best was a gray fox!  Unfortunately in spite of the perfect weather snakes.  Really - I like snakes.

Featured  new is:  McCall's 5751 Dishy Straight Pullover Dress 2008 an attractive sheath style that would be super in a red flowered fabric - kind of 50's looking IMO

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Mail Order 4996 Unforgettable Cape Collar Dress 1963

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Sale ends Monday Night.  All paid orders will go out Tuesday or Wednesday

 

 

 

Featured vintage pattern is Mail Order 4996 Unforgettable Cape Collar Dress 1963 which though not pictured also comes with a "3/4 sleeve" -  Who would put a sleeve on this beauty - no way Jose!

Nancy my dear you always come up with the funnest websites - like your email today with About.Com featuring help for people who lose their keys.  It's bookmarked for me to view later today.  I need help!  About.Com is a fascinating site - truly tells you anything you might think you want to know.  I've bookmarked the entire site under my "Dictionaries" bookmark.  It will get used for sure.

 

Featured new is another summer dress pattern.  I must be thinking heat as it's been consistently around 100 lately and I'm sorting thru my t-shirts & tank tops and shorts for cool wear.  McCall's 5800 Summertime Party Dress 2009

 

I won't be blogging again until Tuesday or listing again until Tuesday.  My husband has Monday off so I want it to be a real long weekend.  Have a safe and fun holiday weekend! 

 

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 Memorial Weekend Sale Starts Tonight at Midnight!

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Sale ends Monday Night.  All paid orders will go out Tuesday or Wednesday

 

Butterick 2365 Pouch Pocketed Skirt / ca. 1963 which is not the fanciest vintage pattern listed today but don't you just love that pouch pocket!  Like a small handwarmer.

No plans for the long holiday weekend except making sure I turn the alarm off.  We may go out in the Prowler on Saturday and make a trip over to Wellton for lunch.  We'll go thru "Woodcutter's Pass" to the other side.  It's a rather grueling and slow trip but fun.  Then we like to cut off to the railroad tracks and follow them and the canal home.  It's a long day but lots of fun.  We often see alot of birds, lizards, and other wildlife.  I hope you all have a safe and fun holiday weekend.

 

Featured new is:  McCall's 5833 Spirited Strappy Dress 2009 a "smocky" looking dress just right for a pool party.

 

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Modes Royale Glorious ROXANNE Hostess Apron 1950's

Stay tuned tomorrow for the coupon code that will start on Friday for the long Memorial Weekend holiday sale.  It will be for you readers at 20% off.  I'll put in the code tomorrow afternoon when I blog.

The featured pattern is an extremely rare one.  I researched it and found ONE on another site for much more than I am listing it for.  Sounds funny to say mine is a steal LOL considering what I listed it for.  Modes Royale Glorious ROXANNE Hostess Apron 1950's and is it the bomb or what?!  Now I wish I had the pattern for that Some Like It Hot wiggle dress.  Who cooks wearing that?

Temps finally hovering around the 100 degree mark.  It sounds odd to say but hoping the heat stays around and goes up too.  It's not fun to go to the river and swim until the temps have been up alot and the water has warmed up.  

I haven't turned up many 40's patterns lately but a number of 50's and 60's and some fun 70's too.  I'll have to turn up the heat on the hunt.

Featured new is a true summer delight that I originally listed in April and it sold quickly but the buyer never paid so I put a new date in because it is so special.  Simplicity 8762 Irresistible Summer Dress & Overskirt 1999

 

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McCall's 7896 Just Right Jacket, Skirt & Blouse 1965

As I am sure with all of you my thoughts and prayers are with all the victims in Joplin, MO as well as all the people suffering due to the flooding.  It's too much to even comprehend.

Makes me feel ridiculous to complain about the wind - then more wind - and still more wind.  No hope for any good hair day.  Don't even think about a hat - it would be down the street before you know it.  Gone like the wind ... but at least my house is still standing.

McCall's 7896 Just Right Jacket, Skirt & Blouse 1965 a neat as a pin look.  It has that boxy look so popular in the 1960's.  The Jackie Kennedy 1960's Suit Pattens have remained a staple and must have addition to any retro wardrobe.

Featured new is Butterick 5355 Frothy Top & Sash 2009 a so lovely "Bohemian" style.  Whether over a pair of jeans or over a long slim skirt this is a winner and I have TWO!

I'll be having a big sale over the Memorial weekend with 15% off for everyone but you readers!  I'll start the sale on Friday and have it go thru Monday night.  I'll post on Thursday what your coupon code for 20% off will be.


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Simplicity 7347 Dandy Big Collared Jacket & Pants 1976

Yes there will be a sale on Friday!  All day midnight to midnight.  It will be 20% off ANY and ALL orders with no restrictions.  Use coupon code DANDY at checkout.  Have fun!  So I don't forget to put the code in I pin a note to my pillow!

Simplicity 7347 Dandy Big Collared Jacket & Pants 1976 and you can toss the pants because they are ho hum but the jacket is so casual and cute.  The longer collar just fits!  I have two of these in different sizes.  Got a lot of 1970's Simplicity Patterns along this line that I've been listing this week and a bunch more to go.

 

I've been a fan of Chetta B since I discovered her.  Chetta B patterns have a certain flair that blows my skirt up.

 

Featured new is - of course a Chetta B:  Butterick 5207 First Date Dress 2008 and it's always fun to visualize someone wearing this for a blind date and she walks into a nightclub or bar looking for her date.  It's short enough to be sexy but high necked for modesty too.

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Simplicity 9799 Fashionista Fitted Dress & Cape 1980

My favorite listing for today is Simplicity 9799 Fashionista Fitted Dress & Cape 1980 not as "old" as I normally like to list but opted to put my fav in just for me!  The cape coat affect is wonderful - not a plaid fan and the brown and tan a bit understated IMO.  I think of a deep red -

Hope you all had a lovely weekend and that for those of you in the east and midwest that the rains and floods have abated.  My prayers are with you.

We have "adopted" a child in Kenya to sponsor and are thrilled.  Some members of our church recently went on their yearly trip to help in a very poor village and orphanage and they are working with the Tumaini International Ministries to help children with their tuition, school fees, uniforms and books, food, clothing, health care, Christian camp week and counseling.  Our sponsored child is a young lady named Faith who is 13.  Older children are harder to get sponsored so we picked one of the older kids on purpose and her name just grabbed me.  So many children there are in need of sponsors and if you were ever thinking of giving this gift of life just contact them online.

I spent 3 weeks in Kenya in 1981 and loved the country and the people.  When our church went there it brought back some lovely and also sad memories.  The abject poverty is overwhelming and once you see something like that you never take what you have for granted again.

Featured new is another catalog pattern I got from Joni (bless her heart!):  Simplicity 7323 Oversized Shirts with Shirttail Options 1980's a great loose fitting casual shirt that can have a long shirttail in back or back and front.  Looks so comfortable.



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Vogue 9785 Quirky Fashion of a Skirt OR Cape 1959

Friday SALE coming at you starting at Midnight tonite.  Buy any one 1980's pattern and get 20% off your entire order.  Use coupon code LUVPATS during checkout.

Vogue 9785 Quirky Fashion of a Skirt OR Cape 1959 and this "combo" is a first for me.  It says this is a skirt "or" a cape but it also says you can wear the cape as a skirt.  Now that's what I call unique!  The "double breasted" look is so very pretty on the skirt. 

I am such a dope.  I had an odd posting by a friend and thought "what is this?" and clicked on it to view it and OMG it sent the link to everyone in my Facebook friends list.  It's a virus exclusive to Facebook dammit!  If any of you got it I apologize - my bad as they used to say.  I knew better than to click on something but thought it was Facebook and friends send stuff.  Wrong.  I immediately put in a posting with a huge WARNING WARNING on it and hope that at least stops it on their end.  Grrrrrrrr makes me want to do a smack down on the creator.

 

Ready to get glitzy?  McCall's 5154 Bling Time Scarves, Belts, Shimmy & Charms 2006 got whatcha need for going out dancing and shakin'

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Simplicity 9287 Gala Dress with Surplice Bodice 1979

Received a number of neat 60's and 70's patterns in the mail yesterday.  Featured vintage pattern is: Simplicity 9287 Gala Dress with Surplice Bodice 1979 for those of you who are looking for a very special occasion dress.  Nice combination of vintage and  modern just right for today too.


We've all been touched by someone we love or know who has cancer
and has lost their hair during treatment.  Guys don't seem to care as much as ladies do.  No kidding!  Here is a wonderful site that has FREE patterns for hats and headwear from sewing to knit and crochet.  Brimming with Love Hats

Featured "New":   McCall's 6379 Country Barn Dance Shirt, Skirt & Belt 1993 that should touch the heart of all country gals.  That red and white "handkerchief" fabric version is adorable.

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Sue Burnett 1443 Double Breasted Dress & Tie Belt 1972

I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day whether you or your own mother were celebrated!  I so miss my mother on this special day.  If you have lost your mother you will know it was a day with some sadness to it too.  Luckily I have a simply awesome MIL who I adore.  My husband and I took her and her BFF Cecelia (she doesn't have any family close to take her) to the Asian Star and we had a hoot.  Carol and Cecelia are so funny and they had all the tables around us in stitches.  Carol says she can make a friend in a bathroom and it's true.  I drank too much Sake and was buzzed enough that I didn't even freak out when Carol drove us home.  I usually swear to never get in a car that she's behind the wheel of - truly.  Feeling sluggish today - grin.  Didn't get my listings done until just now but they are up and ready.

Sue Burnett 1443 Double Breasted Dress & Tie Belt 1972 and though it is early 1970's it still retains the late 1960's "Mad Men" styling.  I thought at first glance that the flaps were pockets but they are strictly decorative to pull the tie belt thru.  Just plain like this one.

 

A friend did a posting on Facebook about her nephew's business and if you have a dog check it out!  Each doggie toy is assigned a "color" and each color designates a charity that some of the proceeds will go to.  It has created quit a buzz in Southern California and even was written about in the Orange County Register.  I bought a Disc for my "niece" Jane - it's a dog water bowl that doubles as a "frisbee" and is "durable" - we'll be checking it out with a very rambunctious yellow lab named Jane.

Here is the link:  Dura Doggie / Durable Dog Toys

Butterick 6836 Race Day Double Breasted Dress 1993 which I have multiple copies of so you can pick your size.  I had one size already but added the others.  It has just a great shape to it.  Not just because it is figure hugging but the lines are nice.  Good for a summer event that needs a special dress.

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Butterick 5283 Down Home Jumper & Jumpsuit 1970's

 

 

 

Butterick 5283 Down Home Jumper & Jumpsuit 1970's right up my alley for casual comfort.  I picture wearing that jumper with a short sleeved t-top and heading out with my wheeled basket for the swap meet or outdoor market to pick up some fruit and veggies. Jane Tise patterns are very sought after and I've had a few from time to time that always go quickly.

Don't feel like sewing and looking for a vintage item and can't find it?  well the Antique & Vintage Dress Gallery has some super items.

 

 

 

 

 

Featured new is McCall's 8133 Charmer Dress with Swinging Skirt 1996 which I have in a number of sizes (Sandra snagged the 14-18 though you lucky lady!).  It has a 50's feel to it - maybe something to do with the bodice. 

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Butterick 7700 Stupendous Silhouette Trumpet Skirt 1950's

Had a nice "mini" vacation and got lots figured out for Quickbooks.  Actually I just put all the info in and if it's wrong then the accountant at least has all the stuff.  Next year I'll have it down LOL - can't they make it "simple"???  Noooooooo

Featured vintage pattern is Butterick 7700 Stupendous Silhouette Trumpet Skirt 1950's which I had one a while back and it went out lickity split.  If this is your dream skirt run don't walk!

A fun web site for you hat lovers - talk about kooky well Beatrice is the Kook Queen!  My hat's off to you Nancy for sharing  Beatrice's Hats - The Mad Hatter

Featured new:  McCall's 8105 Baby Doll Dress with Front Tucks 1995 that I have in a number of sizes - yay.

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