So while wandering around on the net today I stumbled across the Vintage Pattern Wikia... Do you know of this? The Wikia is a collection of patterns 25 years old or older. According to the Wikia they "are working to create one location online where people can go to browse through vintage patterns from the 1980s and older and share information about them."
I have not yet sewn anything from a vintage pattern, but am amassing quite a collection of vintage reproductions from The Big Four. I'd love to get my hands on some of the vintage patterns and hopefully will one day. For now I can just dream about them, right?
As I was searching through the Wikia today, I came across several that sparked my imagination and got me planning some future projects.
I adore this pattern for several reasons. The first being that it would be possible to create a large part of one's wardrobe with only this pattern, because of the seperates. The second thing I love about this pattern is the neckline on the top. I love the look of the crossover top. As a nursing mother to an 8 month old baby girl, wearing vintage can be difficult because it's not really breastfeeding friendly, but this would make it possible to nurse during my lunch break and pump while at work, without having to undress down to my knickers. You can find this pattern for sale here!
Another great set of seperates. This one even includes shorts and a pencil skirt! What a great wardrobe starter! You can find this pattern for sale here!
This is a very nice pattern. I love the button front on the dress, again nursing friendly, always a plus. I love the sweetheart neckline and princess seams on the dress. The coordinating bolero in both short sleeve and 3/4 length, and sash really complete the emsemble! This would be perfect for a night out or for the office (with the bolero of course). You can find this pattern for sale here!
Oh My Golly, look at this one. I'm so in love with the buttons on the back! How totally adorable. I don't even know how much I love this pattern. It's going on my wish list. You can find it for sale here!
So there's a bit of inspiration for you today. Get out there and make something fabulous!
Oh that's a gorgeous selection and so practical too. I have a day dress version of something like the Simplicity 3512. It's got the buttons and sweet heart neckline with a central princess seam. With a curvier chest I hope it will be easier to fit than a standard sweetheart, which I generally find gape really badly on me. Very recommended.
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