SALE TIME STARTS TONITE!

First off I want to address someone "anonymous" who left a comment about a pattern I had listed as "rare" - they indicated that it was not rare and in fact was not out of print.  The term "rare" does not necessarily mean vintage or old to me, it indicates availability.  I researched the pattern again and found one on Ebay at the same price, a few other places had ones listed but they were sold and the manufacturer had one you could order online for $22.00.  Sounds rare to me!  Every 6 to 8 months I reevaluate my listings and if it should become more available my price will come down and the "rare" will be removed.   So there!  Okay just kidding with the picture - I do appreciate the opportunity to clarify how I rate patterns.  All my listings are researched before being listed - first on Ebay (that is the world's biggest store), then on Google - so my pricing is not arbitrary.

SALE TIME:  Now for the fun news!  Taking a long weekend and will be having a sale starting in the morning for regular buyers but for you readers it starts tonite.  For 20% off use coupon code TACOSALAD (what I am making for company tomorrow nite - smile) during checkout.  All paid items will be mailed Monday or Tuesday.

Here are the links for this week's listings and so sorry I haven't blogged -

Monday's Listings

Tuesday's Listings

Wednesday's Listings

W.J. Dupee 1129 Dazzling Dress / ca. 1920's / 1930's

 

Early 1900's memorable dress:  W.J. Dupee 1129 Dazzling Dress / ca. 1920's / 1930's

The cellophane wraper on this pattern had the name W.J. Dupee on it and my research only showed an old dry goods store with that name.  Hmmm - mystery.  A lovely lady called me about this pattern that had been in her family and she wanted to pass it on.  It is in factory folds -

It's a bit hard to date because there is no date or envelope with postage to go by.  I estimated.  If you have any information about this pattern distributor or the era it was made let me know.

For you rock and roll circle skirt lovers:  Butterick 7487 Rock & Roll Full Skirt or Jumper / ca. 1955 a bobby soxer chic pattern!  I always laugh when I see a jumper that can easily be converted to a sleeveless summer dress - I don't picture this jumper as anything but a sleeveless dress.

Are you ready for those Christmas or New Year's parties coming up quicker than we want?  Check out this Butterick 3181 Low Backed Cocktail Party Dress / ca. 1965 a va va voom eye popper!

Got a number of  newish Vogues this week and I've had this awesome skirt before:  Vogue 8327 Dance All Night Tiered Skirt 2006 - very romantic looking.

Another one I've had before is this Vogue 8425 High Waisted Skirt for a High Class Lady 2007 for pencil skirt lovers.

Here I go back to raving about a Burda pattern:  Burda 7204 Fashionable & Flirty Dress & Shirt 2000's but you can see why I am excited about this beauty.




VIEW ALL LISTED WEDNESDAY

McCall's 3100 Gorgeous Grace Kelly First Date Dress 1954

What a rare treasure listed yesterday!  How did I get a day behind?  I've been listing so late in the day but when you see what went in late yesterday the lateness won't matter - smile. 

McCall's 3100 Gorgeous Grace Kelly First Date Dress 1954 and researching this dress was so fun.  I've put in a few other pictures showing Princess Grace wearing this dress.

Go check out all the pictures I put in for this pattern.  What an era of elegance!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love skirts?  Especially pleated skirts?  Vogue 7810 Superb Skirt with "Soft Rolling Pleats" 1952 is a beauty.  It's a pre-cut tissue but it's complete in factory folds.

 

 

 

I had this pattern a while back and it shot out of stock - no surprise there.  Butterick 3295 Hot Tamale Cocktail Dress / ca. 1965

Sleek and sleeveless with ruffled bodice.  This could be "that little black dress" for a special evening.

 

Here are some of the best new patterns put in - I got a big stock of out of print Vogues that are so dreamy: 

 

Vogue 2886 Long Handsome Jacket & Pants 2005 

 

 Love the jacket - 

 

 

 

 

Awesome styles here:   Vogue 8171 Hoity Toity Faux Fur Accessories 2005

 

Included are - Headband & Cuffs, Collar, Hat & Gloves,
Hat & Muff, Chemisette

I've started to put in some holiday patterns as well as costume patterns because that season is coming up fast.  If you are thinking about what to do for Halloween check out all the costume patterns on my site:  Costume Patterns

Here are my seasonal patterns if you are looking for a project for Thanksgiving and Christmas:  Seasonal Patterns

Running out of room to post any more of the neat patterns I put in yesterday so click over to see them all:

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Simplicity 4307 Retro Beach Babe Bathing Suit & Beach Coat / ca.1953

Just looked at the outside temp and it's 118.9 - I refuse to go outside.  My poor husband works in and out during the day at a garage and some days he melts when he gets home.  I will have an ice cold margarita ready for him when he arrives.  One for me too of course.

Here's a treat for featured pattern:  Simplicity 4307 Retro Beach Babe Bathing Suit & Beach Coat / ca.1953 one of that great lot I received.  Why do people put patterns in a manila envelope with the original envelope taped on it?  Why?  It's so destrustive.  Fries my cookies when I see that.  The beach coat is cut but the suit isn't.  It is extremely rare and sought after.  Frankly I priced it too high for my budget too but if you are a collector of rare patterns this is a lost treasure.

This early 50's pattern still retains that 1940's styling.  IMO it looks like a "bandeau" bodice only not bandeau.  Confused yet?

Next in line is a useful but also novelty pattern:  Simplicity 4149 Men's Debonaire Boxer Shorts / ca. 1953 described with "soft pleats" - cracks me up.  Not too many vintage men's undies patterns that I've found but they tend to go fast.  Just think how creative you can be with this - all kinds of fabric types and designs.  Kind of a personal adventure - grin.




Looking for a refiined robe?  Vogue 6656 Divine Housecoat or Brunch Coat 1951 which reminds me of the old style Hollywood "dressings gown" - envelope pretty awful but pattern very good.

Featured new patterns start out with this : Butterick 4369 Outstanding Dress with Forties' Flair 1996 which mostly caught my eye because of the contract bodice.  It is very pretty!











Here are two patterns just right for hanging around the house in that "Muu Muu" style: 

Simplicity 8613 Breezy Full "Hawaiian" Dress 1988

 

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Simplicity 9667 "Hawaiian Dress" with Pineapple, Strawberry or Apple Pockets 1995 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lastly here's a much more formal dress for those of you with adventurous spirits: 

Vogue 1940 Stunning Dress with Exposed Back 1998

 

 

 

VIEW ALL LISTED TODAY

Vogue 7271 Fashionista's Dazzling Coordinates / ca. 1968

Staying inside avoiding going outside - it's 114 right now and the sidewalks are starting to sizzle.  Got the A/C cranked on round the clock this month.  August is always the worst month for high temps.  We may take the boat to the river on Sunday but it's such a grueling chore to hook up, then launch and then do the same when we get off the river.  In between is heaven - sitting on a sandbar under the EZ-Up, bobbing like a cork in the water to cool off, napping, snacking - sigh - I'm ready to go!

Have two days to catch up on (no listing on Wednesday had a dr. appt).  Working on putting in some of that awesome lot I got recently. 

Here are some of the top ones for Thursday:

Country Gentleman 2147 Lorraine's Afternoon Delight Dress 1940's - is that a little pocket on the shoulder?

Simplicity 4310 Norma Jean Bra, Shorts, Shirt & Skirt / ca. 1953 a super sexy summer wardrobe.  Rare as "hen's teeth" as the saying goes - grin.

Vogue 9525 Romantic Dress with Peeky Neckline 1958 an in your face reminder that the 50's had the best fashions ever!

 
Here are some from what I put in today:

Simplicity 3591 Striking Dress with Bodice Variations / ca. 1960 and you have to look past the bad discoloration to see what awesome dresses these are!

Simplicity 4928 Heartwarming Blouse with Heart Pocket / ca. 1944 - lovely bodice variations too.

The "piece de resistance" for today is this Vogue 7271 Fashionista's Dazzling Coordinates / ca. 1968 a very rare pattern and I can see why - who could resist buying this and NOT making these!  Someone silly resisted and it's never been used.  Gives me goosebumps.







Here are some newish ones that caught my eye on Thursday and today:

Burda 5780 Oversized Blouse with Standing Collar 1990's - Burda always catches my eye.

 

This Simplicity 6467 Willowy Wrap Dress 1990's is one I've had before and it's very popular.  It doesn't usually stay in stock long.

This one is so temping to me - it's "me" - Butterick 3879 Perky "Bibbed" Jumper & Top 1995

How cute is this!  McCall's 5770 Unisex Nightshirt, Pajamas & Top for DOG! 2008 

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I know alot of the U.S. is having quite warm weather but enjoy it while it's here - winter always arrives!

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