Simplicity 5971 Posh Cocktail Party Dress with Two Skirts 1965

Decisions - Decisions.  Too many vintage patterns listed today to decide which is the best.  But this one kept coming back to me:  Simplicity 5971 Posh Cocktail Party Dress with Two Skirts 1965

Is this too awesome or what!  It is so flirty.  The straight skirt is nice but add that full skirt and that's a dancing dress - Takes my breath away. 

Okay can't resist putting the other in too - a different style indeed not a party dress but certainly a special dinner date dress.  Not flirty like the other but more of a good girl look.  McCall's 6428 Beguiling Dress with Two Skirts 1962


One of my customers in Europe has started a business and it is so unique I wanted to share it with you.  It is called Luna Dress Design and it is in Salzburg, Austria.  Very "eye candy" fashions.  The section on their Dress Designs to order is out of this world!


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Mail Order 4569 Eye Candy Retro Blouse / ca. 1960's

We had a great extended weekend camping with friends.  It was in the 70's during the day and nicely chilly at night so a big bonfire was welcome.  Saturday afternoon there was an awesome windstorm for about 4 or 5 hours so we hung around in the trailer drinking beer and laughing.  A much needed rest.  While the guys were out riding I laid around and read.  Finished a really fascinating book called the Hunger Games and then downloaded the next two books.  I finished book 2 and am on book 3 which is the finale.  Wow - it's gripping.  Until a friend recommended this book series last week I hadn't ever heard of it and now I hear a movie is coming out in March.  I highly recommend this series - you can't put it down.  The movie trailer looks intense too.  Hunger Games Trailer


Featured vintage pattern is : Mail Order 4569 Eye Candy Retro Blouse / ca. 1960's- this genre has certainly taken off with the Mad Men series.   I have only seen bits and pieces of the show but the fashions are bringing back that era with a bang.

Featured "New" is Vogue 2457 Dazzling Double Breasted Dress 1990 which is the epitomy of a sailor collar coatdress.  I love this one.

My camping sale went off wonderfully and I was happy to see that many of you found some patterns for that extra discount just for you!  Thank you very much.

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SALE STARTS RIGHT NOW!

Sale day arrives at last!  We are heading out camping today and will be back late Sunday.  So 20% off for all you readers.  No new patterns listed today sorry.  Here is a link to see everything new listed so far this January:

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USE COUPON CODE CAMP4ME during check to get your 20% discount.  All paid orders will go out Monday or Tuesday depending on volume.

Have a great shopping weekend!

Vogue 6511 Splashy Halter Dress or Jumper & Blouse / ca. 1965

Featured pattern today is a rare beauty!  Vogue 6511 Splashy Halter Dress or Jumper & Blouse / ca. 1965 and what a classy outfit.  It's always fun to get a new batch of patterns and sort through and find one like this.  I love yard sales, thrift stores, garage and estate sales and buying a big bunch of patterns without knowing what you are getting is a treasure hunt.

Yesterday pretty much sucked.  Woke up achy and feeling lousy.  Figured out I have the flu.  Moving slow today but at least getting some patterns listed today.  I didn't even get into my email yesterday except on my phone.   Am I the only one that can't type on their cellphone?  I spend more time backspacing and correcting than typing.

Be sure and check back next Thursday.  We are going camping for 4 days so I will have a sale and of course an extra discount for you readers.

Oh my gosh found a great pattern that brought back alot of 70's memories.  Did we not, all of us, have a beanbag chair???  Mine was lime green.  Makes me quesy to think about it.  But I loved it.  Featured new is a walk down memory lane:  McCall's 2295 "Bean Bag" Pillow Chair, Back Rest, Pillows 1999  and this is a scarce pattern so if you are looking to remake history this is a good catch.

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Mail Order 3094 Fine Fitted Bodice Dress / Late 1940's

 

Mail Order 3094 Fine Fitted Bodice Dress / Late 1940's - it says it has front "revers" - what are revers?  Hmmmm.  Well whatever - it's a "fine" dress for sure.

A friend of ours has a serious medical condition and is signed up with Caring Bridge so that his family and friends can be kept up to date on what is going on with his treatment.  What a wonderful organization this is.  If you have a loved one who is battling an injury or illness check into it.  Our friend is out of state awaiting a liver transplant so being kept in the loop is so helpful.  There is also a guestbook so well wishes can be posted.

Featured new is:  McCall's 6005 Lazy Loose Jumpsuit 1992 so nothing fancy but it looks so comfortable.  It's a rare pattern and sadly I only have it in a small size.  If you are tiny this is for you!



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McCall's 7060 Channeling the Forties' Dress 1980

Hope you all had a wonderful New Year's celebration!  Ours was quiet as usual.   Had a lovely dinner on New Year's Day with my mother in law and two of her good friends.  Harry BBQ'd pork crown roast and it was fantastic.  If you've never had it give it a try.  It's like a "rack of lamb" only of pork.  Simply delicious and because it's a lovely cut it makes a nice fancy dinner.

 Watched a movie New Year's Eve - "Fast Five" and ate popcorn.  After that adreneline rush movie it was hard to go to sleep.  Just kidding.

For Christmas my honey talked me into an E-Book reader.  Oh my gosh I am so hooked.  Already put a gazillion "must read" books in.  One my favorite authors is Vince Flynn and he comes out with a new book next month and it's nice to know I can simply press a button and it's in my hands.

Featured vintage today is from 1980 and even over some of the 1940's patterns it is a sure winner - and it looks so 1940's.  McCall's 7060 Channeling the Forties' Dress 1980

It is a Sue Wong design and ever curious I checked her out.  Okay wow.  She is now a designer for Bloomingdales and here is a link with her line at their store:  Sue Wong Designs

 My vacation sale was a great success in cleaning out my stock so I can start putting lots more newbies in.  Yay.

Featured "new" is McCall's 6284 Fiesta Skirt with Broomsticking Options 1992.  A pattern I have found only occasionally and it goes quickly. 

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VACATION SALE!

I am taking some time off after a busy holiday season.  Will be gone the whole week!  20% off for you readers by using coupon code during checkout:  NEWYEAR


Sale starts right now and ends midnight January 8.  All paid orders ship January 9th or 10th.

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and were able to spend that special day with loved ones.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!


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Simplicity 5167 Brenda's Trim Shirt Suit - Jacket & Skirt / ca. 1963

Simplicity 5167 Brenda's Trim Shirt Suit - Jacket & Skirt / ca. 1963- boxy and useful whether to wear to the office or a classy luncheon date with the girlfriends.  I favor the belted version myself - it's a bit plain but lots of ideas to spiff it up with a bold printed scarf.

Christmas is racing up to us.  Hope you are all through with shopping as it's all down hill from here.  No way will I risk the malls this weekend.  Going to hide at home and avoid all traffic and congestion and nuttiness.

A nice gentleman called me the other day after being referred by my web host.  He was branching out on his own business and wanted info on creating a website.  He has a novel idea that I found so fun.  He "etches" mirrors for personalizing businesses, college sports, kid's rooms, etc.  He has so many plans and ideas for expansion on the product.  Very cute idea so check him out if you are redoing your kid's room:  childrensmirror.com

Featured new is an awesome skirt pattern that I have in two sizes:  McCall's 5429 Dance Fever Skirt in Two Lengths 2007

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Simplicity 1310 Bombshell Three-Piece Suit / ca. 1955

Simplicity 1310 Bombshell Three-Piece Suit / ca. 1955 with a superb side zipper opening for the blouse with a "faux" button flap in front.  Definitely a bombshell outfit with that nip waisted overblouse.

We are staying home this Christmas and planning on making some special dishes.  Harry's mom and two of her best friends who don't have family anywhere near here are coming to spend Christmas dinner with us.  Not sure what the main dish will be - I favor a "rack of pork loin" kind of like a rack of lamb with the same type of cut but pork.  One of my favorites.  Brush some seasoning on it and put it cooking slow on the BBQ - mmmm.  Christmas Eve will be the traditional Oyster Stew and spiked eggnog which will no doubt carry into Christmas Day.

Do you have any favorite or special or traditional foods you make or just enjoy!  Always looking for something new ...

Featured "new" is:   Vogue 8825 Breath of Fresh Air Jacket, Skirt & Pants 1993 with an outdoorsy long jacket and a nice swirly skirt - I note it's a bit "see thru" and the fabric suggestions say:  Challis, silk like crepe, silk like jacquard & georgette.

The pants are a nothing special but that nice jacket and skirt could sure set you apart from the crowd.

For the gift suggestion here is :  McCall's 9605 Quiet Time for Toddlers 25" Dolls & Clothes 1998 just for a young 'un who likes big huggable dolls.  For a quick sewer I think there's just enuf time ----

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Simplicity 2345 Divine Shirtwaist Dress / ca. 1958

Featured vintage pattern is Simplicity 2345 Divine Shirtwaist Dress / ca. 1958 with or without pockets?  With of course.  I don't have the envelope for this one sadly.  It is uncut however and very rare.  I have waited for a couple of years for one to pop up somewhere on the internet so I could see what it looked like and finally yesterday one popped up.

I have been on a Christmas listing frenzy!  A nice gentleman contacted me not long ago and a family member who sewed had passed away and had so many great patterns he didn't want to throw away.  I bought them all "as a lump sum" and so many were craft patterns that I don't usually find.  With the gift giving season upon us I have been scanning like a madwoman.

Here is a link to all the crafty patterns I listed today:  Dolls, Toys & Bear Patterns

Here is a link to the Christmas patterns I put in today:  Christmas Patterns

I missed blogging yesterday so here is a link to Wednesday's patterns where there are also more crafty and Christmas goodies.

More doll patterns being put in tomorrow I hope.  Have a doctor appointment later today and that is just one of the bumps in the road to Christmas - grin.

Featured new is:  Burda 8090 Festive Skirt - Below Waist 2000's a very complimentary fitting skirt.  When I was recuperating from back surgery a few years ago I got hooked on What Not to Wear (if only I would use their advice on myself!) and this style of waist really is slimming in the tummy area.


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McCall 6935 Debutante Dress with Swirly Skirt 1947

McCall 6935 Debutante Dress with Swirly Skirt 1947 - this beauty so caught my eye!  Sadly it's in junior size but just feast your eyes on it even if it's not your size.

SALE with 20% off still ongoing until midnight Wednesday so there's still plenty of time to shop.  Use coupon code JOY2U during checkout for your discount.

I have been quite the domestic goddess this week.  Made a home made chili (quite spicy!) yesterday, and also made raisin bread in the bread machine.  Today's menu is home made beef stew.  Okay too much red meat LOL but it's finally cold here and chili and stew and soups are hitting the spot.

 

 

 

Featured new is a very popular McC Old West Brand design from McCall's:  McCall's 7123 Wonderful Western Shirt for Men & Women 1994.  Usually my friend Sandra zaps onto this design lickety split but not as of now.  Even if she does snatch it I have another one on the way in the same sizes, so if it's gone when you click over check back in about a week.  If you like this style check out the other McC Old West Brand Patterns I have.

 

Gift Idea:  Instead of a Snuggie this is much more useful!  Vogue 9731 Comfy Fleece Unisex Top & Pants 1997 for men and women and comes in all sizes.  Great to open a gift that you can put on right away on a cold Christmas morning.

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Advance 9555 Haute Two-Piece Dress / ca. 1960

Having a Pre-Christmas sale until Wednesday night and for you readers it's 20% off.  Use Coupon Code JOY2U to get your discount.  Sale ends Wednesday midnight!  Thought if you were looking to make a gift for a loved one now is the time to get started.

I've been loading up on holiday craft patterns with lots of Santa Claus, Snowmen and other Christmas dolls and decorations.  Check out the latest here:  Holiday Sewing Patterns  - Or if you have small children or nieces, nephews, grandchildren I've also put in alot of doll patterns from stuffed bunnies, bears, rag dolls and other types of cloth toys:  Dolls, Toys & Bear Patterns   Do you know someone who collects fashion dolls?  Lots of Doll Clothes Patterns with not just fashion dolls but also specialty dolls and baby dolls.  Looking to brighten up your home for the holidays?  Look at the Home Decor Patterns for pillows, curtains, kitchen accessories and more.   Is there a special Christmas or New Year's Eve Party you are going to?  Lots of Party Dress Patterns - Special Occasion Patterns - Wiggle Dress Patterns - Cocktail Party Patterns to choose from.  I will be putting more holiday patterns and craft patterns in this week so check back daily.  And since winter is truly here - I mean it was 33 degrees here in Yuma, AZ this morning brrrrrrr - do you need a warm jacket or coat?  Jacket Patterns and Coat Patterns are a click away.

Advance 9555 Haute Two-Piece Dress / ca. 1960 an ultra classic "Mad Men" look.  Makes me think of a snobby woman having lunch at "the club" - I wish!

Featured new is Vogue 1119 Becoming Dress with Two Skirts 1993.  Truly worthy for any Christmas or New Year's party.

Here's a very cute door hanger for Christmas: 

Happy Hollow Designs #424 Cinnamon Santa Claus Door 34" Decoration 1995 and if you buy it now I bet you could have it done in time!

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Let the Sale Begin!  20% off for you readers!  Use Coupon Code OFF2GLAMIS at checkout to get your discount.  Happy Shopping!  I will be home late Sunday so all paid orders ship Monday or Tuesday.

Vogart 132 Gay & Practical Motifs for Dresses, Blouses, Hats, Bags, Etc. / circa 1940's

Okay here's the skinny on the sale starting tomorrow:   Use Coupon Code OFF2GLAMIS which I will put in late tonight.  So if you are in a different time zone or stay up late you can get a jump on the 20% off sale!    We leave tomorrow and will be back on Sunday.  All paid orders, as usual, ship Monday or Tuesday.

Something a little different today for featured pattern:  Vogart 132 Gay & Practical Motifs for Dresses, Blouses, Hats, Bags, Etc. / circa 1940's one of two transfer patterns from the 1940's I put in today.  This is a beauty.

Obtained an interesting old sewing booklet that has such a pretty cover:  Singer Sewing Library No. 2 How to Make Dresses the Modern Singer Way 1932 and I know that Singer came out with "sets" of these booklets.  Wish I had the whole set!  Not sure how useful the info is being so dated but the booklet would make a nice pretty addition to any sewing book collection.


Featured "new" is : Butterick 5818 Guest of Honor Top & Skirt 1998 available in plus size only.  Just an amazing top with offset closure.




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Simplicity 4770 Sharp as a Tack Suit / Jacket & Skirt / ca. 1963

Truly a stunner is this suit pattern I just listed:  Simplicity 4770 Sharp as a Tack Suit / Jacket & Skirt / ca. 1963.  Does it not remind you of the suit Jackie wore when President Kennedy was shot?  Maybe it's just the color - that day and the days following are crystal clear in my mind.  If you were old enough, or had been born at all by then, you will never forget where you were when you first heard.

Don't forget to check in tomorrow for sale info.  Camping trip on schedule to start Thursday.  It will be for 15% off regular but 20% off just for you readers!


The featured new is from the McCall's NY The Collection line - always a favorite of mine:  McCall's 8151 Wonderous Wispy Dress & Slip 1996 - definitely a dreamy beauty.








Starting today I'm going to put in holiday gift ideas for Christmas:  Simplicity 9054 Charming Decorated Dress or Jumper, Skirt & Jacket 1989 a loose and easy style that encourages decoration - make it personal for a loved one or make it festive with a Christmas theme on it for yourself.




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Simplicity 6403 Feminine Two-Piece Dress 1966

 

 

 

A simple addition of a double breasted boxy look to the top on this pattern Simplicity 6403 Feminine Two-Piece Dress 1966 turns blase to beauty!  The longer "belted" look would be very complimentary for someone needing a longer leaner look.

 

In my wanderings I found some fun sites about the 1950's fashion:  The Fifties Index has absolutely everything including music, cars, fashion not only about dresses but shoes, purses you name it!  Nostalgic for sure.

I'll be making it a short week for listing and blogging.  We are going camping on Thursday so look for a sale posting on Wednesday to start on Thursday!

 

The featured "new" is so truly "becoming" -

Simplicity 7955 Very Becoming Dress with Scalloped Neckline 1997 and one of the prettiest I have listed in a long time IMO.

 

 

The holidays are coming up and with the economy being so bad it's important that we take care of each other - our family, friends and even strangers who are having to tighten their belts.  I encourage everyone to pick a local charity that is struggling (they are all struggling actually) and donate even a few dollars or your time to help.  I just read that a wonderful charity in Colorado has lost it's federal funding because they require that women who use their service attend a bible study course.  Whether you agree or not is not the question but the necessity of keeping their doors open is important.  If you are looking for a charity they are so very worthy:  Liza's Place Gospel Shelter

 

 

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Marian Martin 9220 Mary's Out Shopping Blouse & Slacks 1960's

 

 

 

Marian Martin 9220 Mary's Out Shopping Blouse & Slacks 1960's is one of those patterns that brings to mind, actually makes me visualize, the 1960's.  I swear I wore this outfit in my mid-teens.  Oops - dating myself.  The 60's really had some great fashion trends that haven't even begun to go out of style - like this combo.  Add a pair of matching tennies and a purse and start cruising the malls.  More Marian Martin Patterns

 

The featured new is :  McCall's 5050 Frothy Peasant Top & Tunic 2006 a very romantic Renaissance looking blouse.  I have it in all sizes luckily.


In my never ending quest for research of listings I ran across a blogsite called SewCraftful which I could never hope to compete with - oh my gosh who has the time??!!   Just lucky for us they do - they have many neat articles but the one that caught my eye was How to Value Vintage Sewing Patterns.  This is such an accurate description of what I do to evaluate vintage or even newer patterns.  I never just find a pattern, scan it, edit it, and list it.  Every single one is researched thoroughly.  Definitely more time consuming but it gives you the buyer more info too.  If I say it is scarce or rare you can be certain that at the time I list it is.  Often after 8 or 10 months I reevaluate a pattern's worth and either delete it or relist it at a lesser price to move the product. 


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Simplicity 3070 Slim & Trim Roll Collar Dress / ca. 1959

Okay Sale is On! 

We are heading out late today and will be back late Sunday.  All paid orders will go Monday or Tuesday.  You readers will get 20% off by using coupon code REST4ME which really means I am going to sleep, nap, and generally be lazy the whole, entire, time.  Bringing lots of books I have wanted to read, my little laptop DVD player and my headphones.  Oh and of course the kitties.  They tolerate the trip (they actually don't dig traveling at all but they do it) but once we are there they enjoy looking out the window at all the activity.

Of course I will have my IPad with me to stay in touch thru email and to answer any questions you may have.  Camping just ain't what it used to be - but then I won't give up my queen size bed and walk in shower or my internet or cell phone just to sleep in the dirt again with a tent.

 

Simplicity 3070 Slim & Trim Roll Collar Dress / ca. 1959- so stylish.  If Erin of Dressaday was writing about this pattern I wonder what she would say about the two ladies who are staring daggers but not at each other?  Occasionally I get such a giggle out of a pattern I send it to Erin to enjoy - not that this is exceptional but it did make me wonder.

Featured new is McCall's 6277 Flouncy Fancy Dress & Belt 2011- definitely a big splashy print for this dress.  Bit exotic - tropical type flowers in a silky fabric.  The kind of material that skims your figure when you walk or even move.  Very Sixties Sex Symbol looking.

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Simplicity 7009 Stylish Two-Piece Jiffy Dress 1967

 

 

Just put this one in today:  Simplicity 7009 Stylish Two-Piece Jiffy Dress 1967 with a bit of a "suit" look to it.  The pink view is just plain distinguished.

Someone sent me the attached link that is just so funny.  Cows are so dummmmmbbbb!  Rawhide Round 'Em Up

We are going to have a long weekend "vacation" starting on Wednesday.  It's been so long since we've gotten together with our camping buddies because of summer but our first "winter" trip since last April is this weekend.  We are going out Wednesday night and will be back Sunday afternoon.  A 15% off sale will go on starting Thursday for regular customers but it be 20% for you readers.  I will put the link in on Wedneday morning for you!  Nothing will get mailed until the following Monday or Tuesday.  As always will have an internet connection to keep in touch.

 

The new pattern is one I had before and it got snatched up quickly - McCall's 7077 Extraordinary Loose-Fitted Shirt 1994.  It's a shirt but ... well better than that.  This is one I wish I had found fifty of as it seems to be very popular.

 

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Simplicity 2261 Extra Special Dress with Tiered "Bustle" / ca. 1947

Simplicity 2261 Extra Special Dress with Tiered "Bustle" / ca. 1947 - a Truly Teen pattern with a great "nipped" waist, and tiered "bustle" affect.  If you are tiny or have a teen who is into retro fashions this could be a winner.  Though the envelope is awful the pattern itself is uncut.  Lucky me - lucky someone.

Am I the only one who remembers Sea Monkeys?  Remember getting those when you were a kid?  I didn't find out until an adult that they were actually brine shrimp.  Found that out when we lived at Mono Lake and a friend harvested the brine shrimp.  We had all the sea monkeys we could catch.  If you feel nostalgic check out the Sea Monkey Worship Page for a giggle. 

The featured new is:  Vogue 7012 Tasty Tapered Dress with Wrap Overlays 1999 and don't you just drool over that wrap bodice?!  I find it very unique - at first I thought it was a shirt or jacket that went over the dress.  Fooled me -

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