Simplicity 5380

Technically, this is 1980s fashion because Simplicity 5380 was printed in 1981, but to me the silhouette seems more 1970s.

1970s Bag Pattern

Simplicity 7018 Misses Belts and Bags

Three belt and three bag patterns straight from 1975.

1940s Advance Bag Pattern

Vintage bag pattern from the 1940s. 

There are 3 different bags in this pattern and I can see bag number 1 somewhere in my future....

Etsy Favourites - Vintage Obsession

1930s McCall Sewing Pattern - ThePinkPolkaDotButton

Japanese Umbrella Fabric - PinTuckSew

How To Make Crepe Paper Flowers - RummageRomy

Antique Bisque Doll - TheArtFloozy

Dress With Flamingos - CheriseDesign

Vintage Obsession and Turquiose Turbans

I don't know if my latest vintage fashion -and pattern- obsession has been evident in this blog, but I suspect that there may have been signs....

 Yes, I have become totally fascinated with vintage fashion and vintage patterns.

I mean, just look at this beauty! 

This is one of my latest favourite possesions and it's in wonderful, mint condition.

Simplicity 5227. 1960s women's accessories: turban, collar, cuff, scarf and dickey.

I'm now in the not-too-pleasant process of learning that vintage patterns are sized differently than modern ones are, but it will take more than that to dampen my new-found vintage enthusiasm.

This particular pattern is from one of the wonderful vintage pattern etsy shops I've discovered lately, California Sunset.

 Cindi is great and she has over 300 vintage gems to choose from.

Even if you're not looking for a pattern to buy, looking through all that past fashion is both educational and fascinating.

(Well, it is, in my humble opinion...)

So, I'm off to try my hand at this.

I'll keep you posted on this and other vintage-related endeavours.

Have a great weekend!

Etsy Favourites - The Sweet Smell Of Spring

Tilissimo

Eva'sPhotogarden

MoonGardenArt

BricaBracGarden

TooAquiarius

Anyone that has an etsy shop can tell you of the countless hours they spend on Etsy.

 They can also testify to the truly incredible shops and artists they come across, that sell their wares on the site. You can find the most beautiful, handcrafted or vintage items in numerous categories and kinds. 

I think it was about time I started an Etsy Favourites post.

So every week I'll be picking five favourites from my etsy 'favourites' -older or newer- and sharing them with you.

Top 10 Women's Vintage Scarf Inspiration

Fabulous scarf inspiration from the past. 
Here are some wonderful scarves from the 1930s,1940s, 1950s and 1960s -in random order.
Click on any picture to go to the link.


                  

1965

1950s

1950s

1967

1976

1965

1960s

1945

1950s

1930s

For lots more scarf inspiration, vintage or otherwise, as well as lots of diys, click on: Ring Your Neck Inspiration Motherboard.

The Ring Your Neck scarf challenge can be found at Ricochet and Away blog.

For scarf inspiration that is not vintage, you might like to see my Top 10 Women's Scarf Inspiration.