Vintage Pattern Spotlight: McCall’s 8035

How about that lace darling!? McCalls pattern 8035, circa 1950; Dress with fitted, illusion bodice and full skirt! Featuring misses dress and slip. Beautiful full circle skirt with wide scoop neckline made in sheer or lace, the possibilities are in the details! Slip has narrow straps darted in front and back at waistline with full skirt. [...]

Vintage Pattern Spotlight: Simplicity 3512

I can't decide which color I like better, the blue or that yellow!? Why not have both!? Simplicity No. 3512 Misses One Piece Dress, Reversible Bolero and Sash vintage sewing pattern c 1951 The princess dress may be worn with or without straps. The princess dress may be worn with or without straps. In Style [...]

Vintage Pattern Spotlight: Butterick 6815 A

Im swooning over that dress collar peeking out over the coat collar! Today's featured pattern is Butterick's 6815 A. It was featured in the Butterick Pattern Book, in the Spring of 1954. It features a flare-skirted coat and dress ensemble. The fashion spotlight is on the ensemble - it's an all-day duo. The dress is soft [...]

Vintage Pattern Spotlight: Simplicity 8444

Lady in red! This style boasts class and sophistication. Simplicity 8444, circa 1951; Misses' and Women’s Dress in Afternoon and Evening Lengths in Half Sizes: Bodice has gathers at front shoulders and soft pleats at front and back waistline. The scalloped neckline is V shape. View 1 has a lace bodice and crop sleeves. Five [...]

Vintage Pattern Spotlight: Simplicity 4105 A

Can we just stop and admire those buttons!? Aside from that gorgeous detail, here's why we love the vintage Simplicity 4105 A pattern: Circa 1952, this Misses' and Women's One-Piece Dress, boasts full length side button closure. View 1 features short cuffed sleeves. View 2, has an optional appliqué transfer and a large patch pocket. [...]