The University of Rhode Island is offering 1 week free trials into their collection of Vintage patterns. You should take a look, after all, you may find such gems as this: 
A favorite and much used TNT from my highschool days. It's was Simplicity 5154 from 1972, but I used it well into the mid 70's. Small town, we weren't aways the most current. I used a lot of Simplicity back then.
A favorite and much used TNT from my highschool days. It's was Simplicity 5154 from 1972, but I used it well into the mid 70's. Small town, we weren't aways the most current. I used a lot of Simplicity back then. Or this little number 
Also Simplicity, #9288 from 1971. I made view 2, complete with puffy arms and legs (as I recall, the elastic in the legs was always tight.) the mini length skirt in a brighter yellow with small flowers. And yes, I wore this public. To school, even. Ah, the 7o's. And I did, indeed, have pigtails. I was way cool (did we say that then? Or was I groovy?)
Also Simplicity, #9288 from 1971. I made view 2, complete with puffy arms and legs (as I recall, the elastic in the legs was always tight.) the mini length skirt in a brighter yellow with small flowers. And yes, I wore this public. To school, even. Ah, the 7o's. And I did, indeed, have pigtails. I was way cool (did we say that then? Or was I groovy?)There are patterns dating from the 1860's (I looked, but didn't see Scarlett's pattern for the fab dress made from "Miss Ellen's Portieres" - what a shame) when most patterns were pieces of garments, to current fashions.
I'm a huge fan of the 40's and 50's dress clothing, when women's suits were beautifully fitted and tastefully embellished garments: 
(yes, they look fab and they KNOW it. Ready to conquer the world. Where would Hillary be now if she wore this instead of those god-awful pant suits?)
(yes, they look fab and they KNOW it. Ready to conquer the world. Where would Hillary be now if she wore this instead of those god-awful pant suits?)And dresses were pretty: 
(can't explain the hat, though). Isn't the front awesome? And the bias back skirt? And gloves are just sanitary.
(can't explain the hat, though). Isn't the front awesome? And the bias back skirt? And gloves are just sanitary. Many of these are available to purchase (no free downloads on the trial - eye candy only). If you're even a little interested, don't miss this. If only to remind yourself of what YOU used to sew. 
You know that Hilary wears those pantsuits to hide the "cankles" she has instead of ankles. I just wish they weren't so cartoonishly colorful and less matchy-matchy!
ReplyDeleteI'm scared to go on the site...because I might not resurface for many days from now...
OMG, that first Simplicity! How many times did I make that? Do you remember? I don't think I had the second, although I had one similar. Were we ever something.. K
ReplyDeleteI do love that pleated dress!!!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to say that I am stupid! When I commented on my blog about the sewing expo, I was looking at my September calander! Duh! It
ReplyDeleteIS the American Sewing Expo at the end of September, NOT August! I hope I can meet up with you there. Maybe I won't appear so stupid in person!
I have already wasted several hours on this URI site. Too much fun. I had that same jumper—I think my grandmother might have made it for me. I remember I loved it.
ReplyDeleteI inherited a few great 70's patterns from my mom, real "Charlie's Angels" numbers! Off topic: I saw your comment on Gwen's blog about Novi, and that you'll be there Saturday (so will I) and your driving down from Roch. Hills... that's where I work! I teach at Stoney Creek HS, and grew up there, too! Looking forward to crossing paths with you that day!
ReplyDeleteI have several patterns from the 70's , that I made for my daughters . My oldest was a teenager. I love the pleated dress , for my earlier years..dont think it would look that great on my 71 year old body now. Everything has dropped out of place .LOL
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