Simplicity 8781 Bee's Knees Button Trimmed Dress 1970

I love this one!  Simplicity 8781 Bee's Knees Button Trimmed Dress 1970 especially the sheer upper bodice one.  Little poofy sleeves!  I actually had a dress similer to that view but not the sheer top.  Sadly I'm not a poofy sleeve type.  More of an outdoorsy horsy girl but I tried dang it!

It's always hard when I find a pattern with an envelope that is a train wreck.  But this next one has pieces and instructions in good and useable condition so it didn't get thrown away and after researching it realized how lucky I was lucky to find this rare one:  Advance 3505 Killer Beautiful Dress with Scallop Bodice / ca. 1943

 

This pattern reminds me of a British flight attendant from the Sixties or Seventies:  Anne Adams 4628 Helen's Awesome Tab Collar Dress & Scarf 1970's with a fun button tab to hold the scarf.  I know the pattern has a scarf piece with it but don't we all have a scarf collection?

 

 

 

For the Sixties Mad Men addicts here is:  Anne Adams 4910 Socialite Double Breasted "Shirt" Dress 1961 a true class act.

 

 

I've started to put the key words "mad men" in when listing so if you are looking for those styles click here:  Mad Men Patterns

 

Just realized that my first featured pattern should have been this one: 

Butterick 9765 Curvy Dress with Three Big Different Collars / ca. 1960 

and the picture shows why.  The dress itself is awesome but the three different collar types sets it apart.

 

For my favorite "new" patterns put in today this Vogue blouse looks so versatile and useful and comfortable: 

Vogue 2634 Button Front Top for Casual or Career 2002 and can be worn during any season.

Not a big fan of the baggy pants look but I could change my mind with this Burda pattern:  Burda 7655 Street Chic Hip Hop Baggy Pants 2000's and these can be pulled on over a bathing suit or if you are going to travel and want to be comfortable.  More of this type of pants:  Hip Hop Pants Patterns

Don't forget to check in Thursday - tomorrow - for the coupon code for the sale that starts Friday!

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Simplicity 2585 Bound to Impress Dress with Two Skirts / ca. 1958

I love this pattern!  Simplicity 2585 Bound to Impress Dress with Two Skirts / ca. 1958 - especially the "sheer" bodice version.  Lovely trim around neckline with matching trim following the buttons looks very slimming.  A good find for me to pass on to you.

The "two skirts" patterns are very popular.  I can see why - it would be hard to pick which one to use - so of course both can be made.  Handy!

 

What an out of this world pattern this is:  Vogue 8578 Square Necked "Grace Kelly" Dress 1955 - totally a Princess Grace style.

I've been on a roll finding 50's and 60's patterns lately.  It goes in cycles.  I have a huge bin still to go thru sitting by my couch.  Next time I sit down to watch a movie I will start counting pieces.

A few 30's patterns located lately and here is the one I put in today:

 

Anne Adams 4659 "Joan Crawford" Classy Dress 1930's 

 

 I'm always pleased when pattern pieces are in such nice condition as with this one.

Looking for a classic "sheath" dress?  Here it is:

Butterick 2105 Yummy Two-Piece Sheath Dress / ca. 1961 

 

 It's another one with two skirts - the fuller one makes me think of more casual outings but the slim one says smart!

Brace yourself!   Butterick 5740 Summer Evening Cocktail Party Dress 1950's a scarce sexy movie star dress that even today they try to reproduce it but nothing compares to the original.

 It's a bit of a Marilyn Monroe style and the best part for me are the huge pockets.  "Capacious Pockets on the Full Skirt" - no kidding they are gigantic.

Speaking of Marilyn Monroe I came across a dress - not a costume pattern but an actual dress pattern styled after her movie The Seven Year Itch - remember her scene standing on the subway grate?   Butterick 6202 Marilyn Monroe Seven Year Itch Halter Dress & Shawl 1980's

Very rare pattern - very sought after too.

For "new" patterns I will start with : Burda 8880 Corporate Haute Jacket & Skirt 2000's which is very edgy looking to me.  The long skirt rocks.

Only a few from today jumped out at me.  I did find another of one that I listed last month but in a different size.  Since it is very summery thought I would link to both of them: 

McCall's 5861 Jacket, Tank Dress or Top, Skirt & Pants or Shorts 1992

There's alot you can do with this pattern!

 

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Simplicity 2502 Flirty Sleeveless Dress & Short Jacket / ca. 1958

 Hello readers!  I will be having a Memorial Day Weekend sale starting Friday and going thru Monday night.  Check back on Thursday for the discount info - it will be 20% off for you readers only.

I got tired of trying to decide which vintage pattern to feature so I will put several in today.  The first is :  Simplicity 2502 Flirty Sleeveless Dress & Short Jacket / ca. 1958.  It is so summery with or without the little jacket.  A winner.

 

Pretty contract neckline - bodice trim on both the dress and jacket.   The skirt has such a lovely way it hangs - it doesn't spurt out it just flows.  If I had to describe in one word it would be "understated" -

Need a slip or petticoat to go with this dress?  Simplicity 2423 Cat's Meow Daytime & Evening Slip & Petticoat / ca. 1948

 

A rare lingerie pattern that is uncut.  This will top off your retro dress or blouse & skirt to be retro and vintage underneath too!

 

If you've been looking for a jerkin or vest this pattern throws in a wonderful little capelet  - Mail Order 2396 Figure Enhancing Jerkin "Vest" & Little Cape 1940's.

 

I have recently discovered the joy of wearing a "vest" or sleeveless blouse with a shirt underneath.  Why did I wait so long?  It's been fun to mix and match.

I can't resist putting this one in - Smplicity 3948 Lovely Lolita Nightgown & Panties / ca. 1961.  View 2 the middle length is the one for me.  Heating up here in Arizona and it's the ticket! 

 

It's a bit early to think about Halloween - or is it?  Check out these two fun costume patterns - if you love the Addams Family these rare and out of print patterns are a great find:

Simplicity 7990 Addams Family Morticia & Gomez Costumes 1992 

 

Simplicity 7992 Addams Family Uncle Fester & Cousin It Costumes 1992

No idea how I came upon this website but I have enjoyed it and bookmarked it.  It's called FrugalDad.com and it is filled with great stuff.  I especially like the Square Foot Gardening info as I have wanted to get back into growing some of my own veggies and am a fan (having done it years ago very successfully) the Square Foot Gardening method.

Featured new patterns start with Burda 7583 Honey of a Cape & Bolero 2000's a great toss on topper for just heading out and wanting to look unique and fashionable.

 

This next pattern just struck me - looks very "today" with a touch of "yesterday" - Simplicity 2504 Adventurous Spirit Jacket 2009

 

Already scanning and sorting for tomorrow's listing so stay tuned!

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Butterick 5608 Awesome "Short Swaggerish Topper" / ca. 1951

Two featured "vintage" patterns today the first of which is:  McCall's 6576 Sizzling T-Back Halter Dress / Late 1970's and then there's Butterick 5608 Awesome "Short Swaggerish Topper" / ca. 1951.  Two wildly different styles and eras but both unique for their time and quite wearable today.

The McCall's is a very sought after pattern.  If you have a summer cocktail party or special event you are looking for something to wear - oh this is it.

The "Swagger" coat is a cute "Lucy" look.  Very tented and so versatile.  Get ready for next fall and the first cold spell with this eye catching coat.




Butterick came out with a series of "retro" patterns and I swear I had this in a 2000's edition but don't any longer.  This is the original one though!

A big thank you to Nancy for forwarding this fun picture to me.  It's of Queen Elizabeth and I say this old gal has got to change her style! 
















Featured new is another extremely sought after pattern: 

Vogue 7634 Splendid "Velveteen" Coat 2002 

 

Got to make this in red or plum colored velveteen.  Very yummy indeed.

 

 

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Prominent Designer A861 Bombshell Dress & Jacket 1950's

It was quite nice to see a number of you readers find some treasures during the sale.  Thank you!

My time off wasn't as relaxing as I would have liked - it's so hard to stay away from the computer and my email.  Plus having just changed my email I did have to go back and forth to make sure I was getting all my friends and business stuff changed over too.

Featured today is one of my favorite ones to find - A Prominent Designer:  Prominent Designer A861 Bombshell Dress & Jacket 1950's and as with all the early Prominent Designer patterns it's a killer fashion.  See 1950's Prominent Designer Patterns and 1960's Prominent Designer Patterns.

Do many of you use Facebook?  If so watch out what you view and click like on.  It seems to be adding and sharing when you don't want it to.  I so enjoy FB because I have family in the U.K. and friends all over the States so it's so nice to visit that way and view pictures and status but dang it's creepy too.  Being stubborn I refuse to be intimidated - grin.  Just being extra cautious.

Mother's Day is next Sunday - make plans now to honor your mother or mother-in-law.  Thought a reminder would be good - sometimes in our hectic lives we miss important occasions until they hit us in the face.

Another visit to the vet today with Little Girl.  Lucky her she didn't have to come out of the box.  The vet is trying a new thing on her called "Buprenorphine" - hmmm.  Very interesting research on it.  She seems okay with it not like other stuff that's been tried.  Cross your fingers.  Oh - had a good hard laugh when I saw her file had a big sticker on it that said "CAUTION - BITES."  She is such a big baby - I could wear her as a hat if I wanted to she is that easy.  I told the vet that and she just looked at me - well she loves me anyway hee hee.

Featured new is a rather attractive tunic top with the hemline longer in back - a bit edgy and unusual: 

Butterick 5646 Long Backed Tunic with Loose Look 2011 and I have two right now.

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Hello Readers!  I have been listing even though I am on "vacation" - most of my listings are what I call "relists" from almost a year ago.  Often some of the most awesome patterns once they slip back are overlooked so I try to weed thru those patterns that are not worthy LOL and discard them and relist the ones I know could catch someone's eye.  Don't be discouraged from looking - many treasures are overlooked!

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A beautiful week a bit spoiled with the health issues of my cats.  At 16 1/2 years of age these litter mates are sadly on the decline.  As I am fond of saying that at a certain age (I am almost there) people shouldn't buy green bananas.  I don't overstock on catfood or cat litter now.  Okay so sad but true.

Have a lovely Spring!

SALE STARTING TOMORROW!  20% off for you readers just use coupon code SPRINGTIME and enjoy your shopping.  I need a spring break for sure.  I will be back on Sunday and all paid orders ship Monday a week from today or Tuesday.

Featured pattern is a summer "must have" - Simplicity 9927 Tropi-Cool Vacation Halter Dress 1972 and grab it quick before I change my mind!  So what if it's not my size?

Have a planned cruise or trip to a tropical island this summer?  This is all you need.  By itself or over a bathing suit.

Been spending way too much time at the vets with two aging cats.  Very stressful - for all of us.  Pugsley has failing kidneys so I am babying him with special food and trying to get weight on him.  Little Girl with severe lameness.  She got a full realm of x-rays today and no noticable severe arthritis so it's an unexplained lameness - which my vet researched and it is all too common.  Treatment is the same basically.  They had to put her out so she is one ticked off sleepy cat.

Featured new is Vogue 2912 Cutting Edge Blouse 2006 with a very distinct and unique look to it.  I picture a brocade in an Asian pattern.  Didn't look to see if that suited the recommended fabric it's just what I pictured in my head.


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Anne Adams 4760 Jazzy Dress with "Faux" Wrap Affect 1970

 

Featured pattern today is Anne Adams 4760 Jazzy Dress with "Faux" Wrap Affect 1970 - not a true wrap dress as it zips up the back and has a drape across the front.  Nice look!  It does feature a sleeve though I prefer the sleeveless version. The style comes right on the heels of the late 60's look - check out the hairdo.  Tall & teased.

Check out this new site I found called Craftsy - I haven't had the time to really look thru it but it has stuff from Susie Homemaker to Edgy Edna.  Note the lady with the Betty Page look!  Well now I've gone completely over the edge in my search to show you a picture of Betty Page LOL.  Another fun site featuring Betty Page Clothing styles

Here is one of my favorite Betty Page pictures - oh wait can't put that one up.  Okay she was a bad girl - lots of rather naughty pictures including her scantily clad with whips and things like that.   Hmmm well here's one that isn't too bad - :  I hadn't quite realized how risque her pictures were - I'm more into her pictures with her in clothes LOL.

Way more pics of her without most of her clothes than with her in a dress.  I'll probably be logged onto some pornography site by mistake bwahhahaaa.  Think I'll stop searching before I get into trouble.

Had a lovely weekend with my husband - it was his 55th birthday yesterday.  What alot of whining went on.  Other than that I had fun too.  We went to the river and did some cruising, had a lovely lunch at Hidden Shores, did some fishing and got lots of sun.  It was 103 which was actually nice on the river.  Not quite swimming season - the river has a long ways to go before jumping in.

 

With summer around the corner here's a summer dress that is a multi-sized one:  Simplicity 6022 Ultra Feminine Dress 1990's

I have had this one several times and it always flies out the door so look quick!

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American Weekly 3841 Extraordinary Peplum Dress 1940's

I received a huge box of the most awesome old patterns yesterday.  I listed a number today that were uncut but over 100 still to count pieces for completeness.  Keep an eye out for next week's listings.

A few extras listed today because of their uniqueness.  The first featured is:  American Weekly 3841 Extraordinary Peplum Dress 1940's - it doesn't get any more forties looking than this dress.

My research didn't bring up even one of this pattern.  Very rare.  This is in factory folds -

Next is : Simplicity 3766 Enchanting Slip & Petticoat / ca. 1952  which is a misses' size but I visualize a teen getting ready for a Bill Haley & the Comets concert or maybe Ritchie Valens - La Bamba!






For doll lovers check this pattern out:  McCall 1203 French & Chinese Boy & Girl Character Dolls with Clothes + Transfer 1945 just an amazing old doll pattern.  It is unused - hard to believe.

If you love Raggedy Ann and Andy there is an original 1963 pattern:  McCall's 6941 Raggedy Ann & Raggedy Andy Stuffed Dolls & Clothes 1963 and also a Barbie and Fashion Doll clothes pattern: 

Simplicity 4510 Fashion Doll Bridal Gown & Trousseau / ca. 1962 which also is unused.

Well it's almost spring and then summer but this coat is a lightweight one and the attached scarf collar is so attractive.  Great for a cool evening:  Simplicity 6020 Easygoing Coat with Scarf Collar 1990's 

 

What a nice skirt!  Butterick 4788 Festive Petticoat & Skirt 1987 - I like the tops that were pictured with it.  Be creative

 

 

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TAX DAY EEEKKKKKKKK!  No listings - working on getting stuff to the accountant - I want to hang myself LOL

Anne Adams 4920 Nob Hill Sheath Dress / ca. 1950's

Decisions Decisions - a number of unique patterns listed today but this one rings my bell:  Anne Adams 4920 Nob Hill Sheath Dress / ca. 1950's 

The drape affect with embellishment is a doozie.  Without that feature it's a lovely dress but nothing distinct.  Some designer is brilliant.

Put in a fun bathroom decor pattern today that brings back some memories:  Butterick 3181 Retro Decorator Bath Accessories 1970's

The organizer would be great for a small apartment or house with a small bathroom.  I can see a single guy or gal making use of this unique pattern.  Would be so tempted to make the colors kitschy orange and avocado like the 70's.  Remember?

Featured new today makes me visualize the 40's and the dance-a-thons they had - McCall's 9338 Swingtime Dress with Hot Bodice Variations 1998.  Remember the movie Swing Shift with Goldie Hawn?  That sweetheart bodice whether regular or halter is a winner.

There's also a Vogue that is extra nice:  Vogue 8718 Work of Art Boho Top & Skirt 1993 and a couple of Simplicity New Look Patterns that are hard to find and very pretty.

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Sue Burnett 8209 "Tailored Excitement" Dress & Belt - "Tricky Squared Waist" 1940's

What a great look this has:  Sue Burnett 8209 "Tailored Excitement" Dress & Belt - "Tricky Squared Waist" 1940's.  This is one of those patterns with a detailed description that is so fun.  Words like "Tricky" LOL

 I'm throwing in another vintage pattern that strikes me.  The "pinch" waisted look with wide shoulders is so "Joan Crawford":

Simplicity 3638 Pinch Waisted Dress & Jumper with Blouse & Stole / ca. 1951 

 

For the featured new it's a classic Vogue:

 

Vogue 7061 Double-Take Dress & Top 1987- this is a smaller size 6-10 but I have another one on order.  So if you like this one check again in about a week for the larger size.

 

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Anne Adams 4765 Helen's Sleek Summer Dress 1973

Looking for that perfect summer dress?  Here it is - Anne Adams 4765 Helen's Sleek Summer Dress 1973

It does have a short or long sleeve version but just ignore that fact and keep it sleeveless!  Nicely stitched to accentuate a figure. I picture a solid fabric for some reason.  A busy pattern would detract from the nice lines - IMO only!

Have to get moving on planting my herb garden.  Nothing like fresh herbs - there are some breads I want to try making with fresh herbs too.  I have a small wheeled table all set up with pots and a stack of seeds in packages.  Now I just have to get them planted.

Featured new is a Burda that caught my eye.  Wish I was young enough to pull this off:  Burda 8772 Euro Chic Hooded Dress 2000's

A dark fabric would keep it rather goth looking - I picture a bright solid maybe yellow or even a pastel to throw over a bathing suit at the beach.  Cute style and lots of options.

 Remember the "Ice Cream of the Future" ? Dip 'N Dots?  I don't think they call it that anymore but they are still out there doing business.  My husband's bosses' son not only works at the shop too but has a Dip 'N Dots side business.  I'm telling you I am addicted.  I could have all the free Dips I want but hey just can't take advantage LOL.  County fair this weekend and I plan on Dottin' up.  The Pecan is my favorite!


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Vogue 6830 Fifth Avenue Dress with Double Collar / ca. 1949

Found a number of old Vogue patterns and this is my favorite:  Vogue 6830 Fifth Avenue Dress with Double Collar / ca. 1949- it is missing the belt piece but truly - who cares?  The most meaningless piece in the world LOL.  A double collar in front and single in back.  Very high society!

Had a fun time camping.  Weather was in the 90's so this is the last trip until next fall.  Sadly most of our friends couldn't make this last outing but we are hoping they can come for a visit this summer and go out in the boat with us.  Our friends Jeff & Ronna and Martin and his daughter came last year and had so much fun they are coming back the weekend after Memorial Weekend.  Off roading in the winter and boating in the summer.

I'm putting in a link to a 1980's pattern for the heck of it - what a neat style for this dress.  It's a bit Holly Golightly -

Simplicity 8349 Spritely Dress with Shoulder Buttons 1987 and I have it in two sizes.  Very rare.  Have a feeling these will go fast as they are so unique.

The featured new pattern is McCall's 9293 Playful Tie Front Pants & Skirt 1998 which I had last year and found another one.  It went fast too so if it suits you get there quick!

Our county fair starts later this week.  It doesn't compare to the big ones like LA County but it's quite fun and always a treat to see and touch and play with all the animals.  I have to pet each and every pig, sheep, goat, etc.

Hope you all are having a great spring and end of cold season at long last.  Spring is in the air here too.

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