Starting off with a summery fashion.  Simplicity 7924 Eye Catching Dress 1977 and of course a Hawaiian print sets it off perfectly.  It's a shirtdress but with some flair!

 

 

 

Switch decades and here is Simplicity 4982 Margaret's Fancy Party Dress / ca. 1963 a real eye catcher.  Slim bodice with a lovely belled skirt.

 

 

 

Off to the Fifties!  Mail Order 9021 Sweet Scallop Bodice Dress 1950's truly eye candy.

Slip back another decade and - Get ready for winter with this Simplicity 2232 High Fashion Swagger Coat / ca. 1947

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHORT AND SWEET TODAY!  Here is what listed today

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advance 5572 Timeless "Lucy" Dress / ca. 1950

TGIF day - rah!  Two whole days with no alarm.  If it isn't too hot tomorrow we may go out in the Prowler and do some target shooting.  It's 106 today - downright cool!  Well compared to a few weeks ago when the temps were hanging around 115.

Number one on the list today!  Advance 5572 Timeless "Lucy" Dress / ca. 1950 with little peaky sleeves and button bodice and pointy collar.  Killer cute.  It's the equivalent of a Size 18 today and it's factory folded.

 It's still summer enough in places to grab this and make it:  McCall's 5025 Youthful Shirt, Swimsuit & Pants + Transfer 1976.  The transfer is darling - you can mute the colors or spice it up.  Why do I always think of Elvis when I see an all white outfit?

Marian Martin 9599 Sugar & Spice "Mom" Apron / ca. 1940's is my personal choice of cutest today!  Can't you just smell the cookies baking?

Newer patterns will start off with this winner:  Vogue 2951 Socialite Jacket & Skirt 2007 from DKNY.  Cute jacket but the "bubble" skirt is pretty "it".  The "brocaid" fabric is perfect and though the color is nice maybe a little less "brown" and "gold" and more green or blue.

Marcy Tilton rocks my fashion sense (which is pretty dorky usually).  Vogue 8600 Out of this World Jacket 2009 and check out the collar with hood option.  Woo hoo!

Nothing fancy here - just plain like it for it's casual air:  Butterick 4733 Flattering Zip Front Dress, Tunic & Pants 1996 and the front zipper so very bohemian.


Have a wonderful weekend and see you Monday!

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Simplicity 8584 Hullabaloo Go Go Shirt-Dress & Tie or Sash 1969

Got behind yesterday and didn't get my entire listing done until this morning.  Now on to today's listings - sigh.  Yesterday's list was short but sweet!

In no particular order of favoritism are today's vintage patterns:

Simplicity 8584 Hullabaloo Go Go Shirt-Dress & Tie or Sash 1969 and for those of us who watched Hullabaloo can't you just visualize!  How could anyone resist making this?  Well at least one person in the world didn't make this.

Mail Order 2381 Saucy Housewife's Day Dress 1940's - I almost used the word "sexy" because it is but not in that exact way.  Oh even I don't quite understand what I mean - grin.  The pattern pieces are in wonderful condition.  It's also a SIZE 22!  It measures for a bust size 44 and not just the style, or condition but the sizing is so unique.

Brought to you by the same lady for the pattern above is Simplicity 1346 Dignified Two-Piece Dress / ca. 1946 also in a plus size of Bust 44 (A Size 22 Today).  The pattern pieces are again in lovely condition.  Marian's patterns were all in beautiful shape - stored with care.

 

For newer patterns this dress jumped out at me.  A bit small unfortunately at a size 6-10 but such lovely tucks in front:  Butterick 4557 Teriffic Tapered Mock Wrap Dress 1996

 

 

 

 

For comfort lovers this McCall's 6167 Comfortable Looking Tunic & Sash 2010 makes me feel laid back.  The higher waisted drawstring version is my personal fav.

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Advance 8777 Hottie Sheath Dress & Jacket / ca. 1958

Kind of clumping yesterday and today together - after being off a week yesterday was hectic.  Ah back to work LOL.

In my wanderings I picked up an obviously vintage 50's fur hat in mint condition.  As always I am bewildered on how to identify different fur types.  Found a website that helped immensely:  SAMMY DAVIS VINTAGE is both fun and enlightening!

Here are some of the best patterns listed in the last two days:

 

 

 

Advance 8777 Hottie Sheath Dress & Jacket / ca. 1958 

 

Svelte sheath dress that is classy but plain until you add that little jacket!  Uncut too - what a find.


 

Creme de la Creme McCall 6556 Movie Starlet Dress with Scallop Closure 1946 a style that most of us only dream of wearing.  Grab it while you can! 

This is an uncut one too -

Apron fans check out this Simplicity 4868 Dandy Housewife's Apron Set / ca. 1944 in fine condition!  Aprons fly out the door so buy it quick.

Looking for that Cinderella moment?  Hollywood 409 Debutante Dress with "Deep Shaped Stomacher" / ca. 1940 just right for that evening with Prince Charming.

This dress rings my bell!  McCall's P-11 Sassy Shoulder Tie Shift Dress 1966

Very feminine shape - nice waist to it and of course pretty shoulder ties.  Whether just a dinner date or fancy cocktail party this is versatile! 

Here are a few newer ones that stand out:

 

 

 

Simplicity 6638 Red Hot Tuxedo Top 1990's good to wear with jeans or tight mini skirt.  Got it all!

Not your run of the mill career look!  Vogue 1141 Luscious Jacket, Top, Skirt & Pants 2009 with a really neat jacket!

Sheer and sexy:   Vogue 7757 Sizzling Sheer Shirt & Camisole 1990 

I've had this one a few times and it goes fast and seems to be a casual favorite - McCall's 8959 His & Her's Hee Haw Overalls 1997







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LAST MINUTE VACATION SALE!  We have friends coming for a visit and decided to take the week off.  So 20% off all orders from right now until next Sunday night midnight SEPTEMBER 17th.  A whole 8 days off yahooooooo!  Use coupon code GONEFISHING to get your discount.  I will be mailing orders during my vacation but no guarantees it will be next day as I will be in and out with friends.

CORRECTED 9/11 - sorry for putting wrong end date in LOL - see I really do need a vacation bwaahhhaaahaa!


ENJOY SHOPPING!

Advance 5288 Pretty as a Picture Homemaker Apron / ca. 1949

Are you an apron lover?  This is the blue ribbon winner of aprons:  Advance 5288 Pretty as a Picture Homemaker Apron / ca. 1949 - that little sweetheart bib is just eye candy.

This one is factory folded and is a Marian pattern!  Did she have style or what?!

1940's Apron Patterns







Another Marian lovely is this Advance 2221 Super Duper Pre-War Blouse / ca.1940 with lovely shoulder and waist darts and two little penny pockets. 

The featured new is for some reason one that makes me think of a "Dominatrix" style with that "dog collar" look - I am demented. 

Butterick 3403 Bombshell Dress with "Collar" 1994 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strapless in front, backwards halter, tight as can be - ooh la la!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a new "retro" blouse pattern that is a replica of a 1918 style blouse:  Folkwear 210 Feminine WW1 Armistice Blouse 1981

 

Armistice was in November 1918 - I know because my grandfather died just days before Armistice and is buried in France.  

 

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Vogue 6066 Marian's Unbelievable Uplift Bosom Brassieres 1947

Just an awesome pattern to feature today - that was listed on Tuesday but I didn't get a chance to post.  A long holiday weekend equals alot of mail to ship:  Vogue 6066 Marian's Unbelievable Uplift Bosom Brassieres 1947.  Marian Maier owned this and a big thank you to her for keeping this spectacular pattern.  I will be listing a number of them for a few weeks.  Uniquely her patterns are regular to plus sized.  The larger sizes are so hard to find, especially when they are as fashionable as Marian's patterns are.


Speaking of which!  Mail Order 3092 Adorable Apron with Apple Pocket 1940's for apple lovers.  Perfect to wear while making an apple pie or cobbler. Marian had a number of apron patterns I still have to sort thru so keep an eye out.


The best of today's listing is this Advance 9512 Head Snapper Dress with Huge Full Skirt / ca. 1960 - not one of Marian's but still a show stopper.



Here's another of Marian's beauties that went in today:  Simplicity 3649 Fab Forties' Housecoat & Dress / ca. 1941 a refined yet modest look.  The long version looks a bit dressy to be a housecoat aka robe but with the right fabric it could be a lovely dinner out dress.


All of Marian's patterns have some wear to the covers but all the pieces are in new or like new condition.  Maybe some age discoloration but the condition is so refreshing.  So many of these older patterns are so fragile and worn it's scary to use them but no worries for Marian's!





For newer patterns this Vogue 2255 Smooth Jacket, Dress, Halter Top, Skirt & Pants 1999 has alot of variables. Casual or dressy or career.  Just a nice combo.

The buttons on the pants of this Simplicity just make the outfit so cute: Simplicity 2245 Dainty Dress, Tunic & Pants 2011

 

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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.




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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

 

 

 

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