The Vintage Pattern Pledge 2016

I'm so happy that Marie and Kerry decided to keep the vintage pattern pledge going for 2016!

If you haven't seen/followed it before, the idea is that you join in and take a -public- pledge that will commit you to start sewing or sew more with vintage patterns - or even reproductions of vintage patterns.

This is exactly the kind of motivation and inspiration that I need to stop merely planning to make some of my beloved vintage sewing patterns and actually do it.

Last year was my first time following and I managed to make one of my vintage bag patterns and this 1970s turban.

This year I'm determined to sew through all of these vintage bag patterns , to make a hat and a pair of gloves from some great patterns I will be sharing with you soon and also to make some items from my Women's Institute Of Domestic Arts And  Sciences books.

For all the details head on over to #VintagePledge 2016.

Vintage Pattern Giveaway Stash

I won these lovely patterns on the vintage sewing pattern giveaway that Kerry had last month over at Kestrel Makes.

Aren't they lovely?

These 3 are my favourites. Style 1903 is my top pick and I hope to be making it for the Vintage Sewing Pattern Pledge soon.The others are really cute too...

As are these 3, though the 80s are not my favourite fashion decade. But the more I look at them, the more they look like they could make a great summer dress in the right kind of fabric. The fact that they look so easy to make is also very appealing.

Here's a close-up of Style 1903. Such great 1970's fashion. Though it's a hooded dress I plan to shorten the length and make a top version first.

And I'll leave you with some more close-ups...

Thank you, Kerry!

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