Vintage Betty Boop Pattern

This is a vintage Betty Boop sewing pattern I'm planning on tackling soon.

I believe it's from the 50s but couldn't find a date for it. 

(Does anyone have a date for this pattern? Please let me know.)

When finished it makes a 19 inch Betty Boop doll. 

Should be fun!

Linked to:

Annemarie's Haakblog, Homework, The Dedicated House, The Silly Pearl

1940s Vogue Hat And Bag Pattern

Yet another lovely vintage pattern on my #VintagePledge to-sew list.

Vogue 9837 from the 1940s.

I've seen the bag around a lot but not the hat.

I find it quite pretty but it's not something I'd wear. 

Maybe I'll give the hat a miss this time....

1970s Turban

I finally got round to that vintage turban pattern I'd been longing to make....

The pattern is Simplicity 5772 and the date of publication is 1973.
I was planning on making view 1 but at the last minute I decided on view 2.

I made it in a wonderfully slinky black/gold knit fabric. 
It looks bulkier in the pictures but it's really quite a thin knit with a molten metal, silky kind of feel to it.

The fabric makes it festive enough for the New Year and it's just in time for the end of the Vintage Pattern Pledge! 

I was hoping to get some more vintage sewing done this past year, but time just flew by so quickly without me realizing it.....
I plan to sew lots more of my vintage patterns in 2016 and I will definately be sharing them here.

As for the turban, I love the way it turned out and now that the weather's turned colder, I'm sure I'll be wearing it a lot.

Pinned on: Vintage Pattern Pledge 2015 Competition
Linked to: Annemarie's Haakblog, I Heart Naptime

Vintage Turban Patterns

Simplicity 5572 - 1973 set of turbans pattern

Turbans have long been a fascination of mine. 
I find they have a certain air of glamour and mystery no matter how they are worn.
Maybe because I associate them with the elegant movie stars of old that used to wear them with that glorious siren quality.

Simplicity 5227 - 1963 accessory pack icluding turban

These are the vintage turban patterns currently in my collection. 

They're all 1960s and 1970s patterns, so they're more Elizabeth Taylor than Louise Brooks or Greta Garbo.

Vogue 6121 - 1964 'easy to make' turban styled hats

Simplicity 5572 is the first one on my list but I'd really like to try them all.

McCall's 2379 - 1960s three hats pattern

Linked to:

I Heart Naptime, The Dedicated House, The Silly Pearl, Homework

1940s Bra Sew Along Update

Judging by the snail pace at which I've been proceeding, you could hardly tell just how excited I am about Anna's 1940's bra sew-along......

But after what seemed like an endless bout of illness in the house and some very persistent printer problems, I'm ready to get started.

 First step accomplished: PDF pattern is printed and ready to be cut.

If you want to get your hands on Anna's pattern, you can find it here. There's a great selection of over 100 vintage lingerie patterns in her shop, vintage lingerie notions as well as all sorts of other fabulous vintage patterns.

Vintage Harem Girl Costume

Vintage dancing girl costume pattern Butterick 6344 from 1952.

Did you notice that headdress?

Linked to:
I Heart Naptime, Annemarie's Haakblog, The Dedicated House, Maybe She Made It

A Day Too Late...

 This was to be my Spring For Cotton entry but it was finished a day too late.....The finishing stitches were put this morning so I missed yesterday's deadline.

I've had this pattern for some time now and have been itching to make it but there's always something that's more urgent in line to be made....

 While I cannot find a date for the pattern, it seems like a more modern re-issue of a 30s or 40s bag pattern.

(If anyone has any information on it, I'd appreciate it very much.)

The charcoal and red cotton jersey I used for the bag comes from a t-shirt my kid outgrew.

I love re-cycling and re-using favourite clothes, especially kid's clothes. It's a keepsake that you can take along with you.

 The inside bag is lined with cotton canvas but in my haste I forgot to take a picture of it.

Linked to:
Annemarie's Haakblog, I Heart Naptime

Etsy Favourites - Vintage Wedding Gowns

1967 - Vogue 1727 - OneMoreCupOfTea

1959 - Simplicity 3469  - marciecks

1967 -Vogue 1745 - GoVogue

1964 - Simplicity 5872 - PrettyPatternShop

1960s - Butterick 5660 - OurTimeCapsule

Today's Etsy Favourites are wonderful vintage bridal patterns. 

Enjoy these pretty awesome 1960s and 1970s wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses with the added bonus of some pretty fabulous wedding accessories inspiration for bridal hats, veils, caps, bows, scarves, headdresses and bouquets.