McCall's 5991 La Dolce Vita Party Dress with Two Skirts 1961

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My heart is about to be broken.  My old kitty who will be 17 in January is doing very badly.  I've been bawling my eyes out since 3 a.m.  Have a vet appointment today at 3:15 and may have to put her down.  Oh how they get into our hearts.

No new listings today only relists - I haven't been able to function almost.  All you pet lovers can relate I am sure.

I didn't post yesterday but did have some awesome ones I have to link to:

Top of the awesome list is this McCall's 5991 La Dolce Vita Party Dress with Two Skirts 1961- at first I thought the flapper one was the best but upon closer inspection I'm torn.

On a more casual note this Butterick 3072 Misses' Coordinates / Jacket, Blouse, Skirt & Pants / ca. 1964 with a great looking blouson blouse with drawstring.

Very eye catching large pockets on this Butterick 6254 Endearing Dress with Flapped Patch Pockets / ca. 1952 

At first glance nothing special but take another look!  Simplicity 5197 First Lady Dress with Bell Skirt / ca. 1963 - nothing but class!  Just add a pretty but plain necklace or pin - let the look speak for itself.

When I first got this next one I thought it was a child's pattern but it's not.  Definitely a misses' dress!  Mail Order WS4 Pretty Miss Sun Dress & Bolero 1940's - I know summer is gone but there's next year!

A bit newer and more casual and great for cold days or nights is this McCall's 5139 Casual Day Dress or Top & Pants + Transfer 1976 - that dress looks like a hoodie caftan to me!

From out of the 80's this is a killer:  Simplicity 8229 Fluid Flared Dress 1987 whether belted or not I want it!

Here's a "demure" wolf whistle dress with trim - McCall's 6712 Provocative Dress With Detachable Collar & Cuffs 1993 

Super cute and casual - another one that needs warm weather:  Simplicity 6599 Utterly Charming Culotte Dress / ca. 1990's

When going thru just now I realized that quite a few new 80's - 90's and 2000's put in yesterday and too many great ones to put in.  Be sure and click on the link below!

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Simplicity 6204 Rich & Famous Fitted Dress 1983

Get ready for that special Christmas or New Years Party with this rare dress pattern:  Simplicity 6204 Rich & Famous Fitted Dress 1983 - a Diana Ross designer pattern. Of course it has to be a bold red for Christmas and silver for New Years.

 

Are you a "shirtdress" fan?  This one has just a little something extra:   Simplicity 2807 Tasteful "Shirt" Dress / ca. 1959 - straight or belted a sure hit.

This is so killer!  Vogue 8052 Bebop Babe's Jumpsuit & Hood 1970's - I picture a scene in Greenwich Village during the beatnik era .....


Two super newbies that I can't resist.  The skirt pattern reminds me of Martha Graham - Alvin Ailey modern dance pictures.

McCall's 6607 Flowing Boho Tops & Tunic 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

McCall's 6608 "Modern Dance" Skirt in Two Lengths 2012

 

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McCall's 6262 Saucy Shirtwaist Dress with Two Skirts 1962

Barely on my feet today - wow.  Luckily I am "ahead" of my scanning so it's a piece of cake to put a listing in.  Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with family, friends & great food!

McCall's 6262 Saucy Shirtwaist Dress with Two Skirts 1962 a jaunty shirtwaister with the option of skirt.  Having a bubble butt I always prefer the svelte look - grin.

Butterick 5154 Bolero Effect Dress / ca. 1950 a neat funnel necked fashion.  The two-tone look is too classic to resist.

McCall's 2657 Hippie Love In Jumpsuit, Skirt & Sash 1970  just quirky cute item!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vogue 8877 Hottie Halter "Coat" Dress & Jacket 1970's a can't resist halter dress with a bit winged collar.  Toss that jacket - no need for it!

 

 

 

Here's a mid-range oldie from the 1980's that is an Eighties' treat!  Vogue 2875 Beverly Hills Coat, Camisole & Pants 1980's  who more can be said?  Soooooo 80's!

 

 

 

I've had some really cute casual jumper or dress patterns and here's another:   McCall's 7900 Straight Fitting Jumper 1995

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Very elegant and love the waistline on this Butterick 3066 Willowy Dress with Straight or Flared Skirt 1993

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is there a bombshell casual look?  If so this is it:  McCall'S 3565 Striking Dress, Top & Skirt 2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Always a fan of the NY Collection patterns and if you are a beatnik at heart this is for you:  McCall's 6787 Epic Boho Bolero, Top, Skirt & Pants 1993 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great looking bodice on this Burda 4116 Mind Blowing Dress with Offset Closure 2000's

 

 

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Mail Order 3248 Slinky Slip & Fancy Panties 1940's

Quick posting today - caught that sneaky stomach flu and barely able to list today.  As soon as I'm done here I'm off to bed again.  Ick.  Just had to put these vintage ones in!

 

 

Mail Order 3248 Slinky Slip & Fancy Panties 1940's

 

Anne Adams 4813 Lip Smackin' Top & Skirt 1954

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DuPont 824 Timeless Jacket & Skirt 1939 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some exciting mid-range patterns that I've had before and know they are pretty popular styles and a few first timers too:

 

 

 

 

Simplicity 8685 Flirtatious Fitted Tops & Turban 1988

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Butterick 3204 Lazy Days Top, Skirt & Pants 2001 

 

 

 

 

Vogue 8288 Curvaceous Corset Dress 2006 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Simplicity 9606 Country Charmer Dress & Jumpsuit 1995 

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DuPont Pattern 814 Fashion Maven's Dress 1939

What a fabulous bit of weather we are having.  This is why we live here in Yuma.  Three months of living on the face of the sun and the rest of the year heaven.  It's been in the low 80's and sunny and mild.  The hubby is out riding off road today - I am green with envy but after 5 days away getting caught up still.

I couldn't wait to feature this rare pattern.  I don't use the word "rare" lightly.  I haven't found anything about the maker except they were in textiles.  The pattern envelopes are slightly bigger than normal & the pattern itself is of "stiff" paper like a Kwik Sew pattern.  It is also multi-sized.  Odd indeed for the 1930's.  DuPont Pattern 814 Fashion Maven's Dress 1939

If you know anything about these patterns let me know!

One more to put in tomorrow - check in Friday it's another doozie.

For apron lovers this is a find:  McCall 1124 Perky Ruffled or Embroidered Apron + Transfer 1944 

The little front kicky ruffle is adorable.

It's always fun to find a pattern that still have the original sales receipt with it.  Advance 2729 Glowing Dress with Neckline Variations 1942 and check out the attached sales receipt.  There is also a clipping from the newspaper that isn't of the pattern itself but maybe just has the "look" the buyer wanted.

Looking for a classic but "different" dress & jacket combo?  McCall's 9170 Radiant Jacket & Sheath Dress 1998 is the ticket.  A "little black dress" & long sleek jacket that has a one button or loop at top for comfort.  The black view with the trim around the edge is very nice!

Nuthin' extra special with this blouse but it's really lovely and useful.  McCall's 5856 Just a Superb Blouse 1992 and I just plain like it!




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Anne Adams 4860 Atomic Bolero & Pencil Skirt 1954

First one for today is truly nuclear:  Anne Adams 4860 Atomic Bolero & Pencil Skirt 1954 - that spectacular bolero and tight tight skirt are on fire.

Going the other direction is this full skirted lovely - McCall's 3528 Glamorous Star Quality Dress 1955

From bombshell to demure is this Mail Order 3448 Priceless Dress with Country Charm 1940's 

 

 

 

 

Cute and casual McCall's 6385 Sweet & Casual Shirt, Skirt, Pants & Shorts 1993 for almost any day of the year.

Another casual wear that's irresistible:  McCall's 9043 Bee's Knees Jumper + Appliques 1997 


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McCall's 5805 Voluptuous Dress with Two Skirts 1961

What a wonderful weekend we had!   Weather was perfect - in the mid-80's and only a light breeze.  Here is a shot of the group (minus me behind the camera) at Oldsmobile Hill at Glamis.  I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and loved ones!

Some extra awesome oldies put in today.  Here is the best of the best IMO which I have had before but worth featuring again:  McCall's 5805 Voluptuous Dress with Two Skirts 1961 a rare uncut one.  Put that off shoulder version with the tight skirt and set the world on fire!

 

A rare Du Barry shirtwaist dress is a real eye catcher:  Du Barry 5463 Disarming Dress with Dropped Waist / ca. 1942 - a factory folded pattern ready to be made.

What a fancy free one of a kind dress this one is:  Butterick 6805 Irresistible First Date Dress / ca. 1954.  That charming funnel neck is so classy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The blouse & jacket are so prim but put in that tight skirt and bam!  Simplicity 2854 Hot Office Blouse, Skirt & Sleeveless Jacket / ca. 1959

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This outfit screams "Class" - Simplicity 6461 Sleek Chic Sleeveless Dress & Jacket 1966

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just got another of this pattern which is rather hard to find - Simplicity 9644 Hippie Chick's Belts, Hat, Cap & Shoulder Bag 1971

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Definitely more vintage ones caught my eye to list than newer ones but here are a few that I like alot:

 

 

I have one in Size 6 that is a catalog pattern but then found this one with an envelope:  Vogue 8976 Fashion Diva Evening Dress 1980's - if you have a special event coming up this has got to be at the top of the list.

 

 

 

Grab this one quick - it went so fast last time I had it:  Butterick 6982 Hollywood Nightlife "It's A Wrap" 1988

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Found some more of this pattern in various sizes:  Vogue 1195 Bohemian Jacket, Dress, Top, Skirt & Pants 1993

 

 

 

Versatile as can be is this McCall's 8988 Stand Out Knit Dress 1997 with a standing collar.

 

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