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OK, a co-worker gave me a huge box of vintage sewing patterns from her mother's attic. Here are a few gems: As you can see, they're from the 50s through 80s. I'm pretty sad that they won't fit me - they're mostly pattern size 6-12, or for like a 30" to 34" bust (fits a current US size 0-4). WTF should I do with these? Think they're worth any money? Bah, if only I wasn't such a modern cornfed gal. I need a lady tux and a Jackie O suit, dammit!
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# ¿ Jun 4, 2010 04:44 |
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# ¿ Mar 29, 2024 14:41 |
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Yes, they are almost all intact. I think there are only a couple that had been cut. It is a REALLY cool find; I was so disappointed when I realized that I would probably never be able to use them. I love vintagey clothes, especially that early 60s stuff. Maybe I'll hang onto a few and try to modify them (I remember seeing an online tutorial on how to resize patterns). I think I will try eBay. There are a TON more in the box than the ones I posted. A lot of them are totally 80s and feature those gigantic boxy jackets with massive shoulder pads, so I doubt they'll sell. But hopefully some of the others will. I feel bad getting these for free and then turning right around and trying to make money off of them, but what else is there to do? Oh, and I was amused by the change in sizing over the years. You can see how the two patterns after the Jackie O outfit say "new sizing" and go from a 14 to a 12 although the bust measurement remained 34". The dawn of vanity sizing?
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# ¿ Jun 4, 2010 21:15 |