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1/2 OFF SALE - Simplicity 8870 - 1970s complete outfit. Overblouse, miniskirt, pants and unlined jacket. (c) 1970. Size 16, bust 38, waist 29.

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:17:44 -0500

$3.50
Here's a nice vintage pattern which exemplifies the late 60s and early 70s. The copyright date printed on the envelope is 1970. The variation shown in the upper left of the envelope would work great for work or a date today.

This one's a great value considering all the mix-and-match pieces which work together.

From the envelope:

"Misses' overblouse, mini-skirt, pants and unlined jacket . . Designer Fashion: The sleeveless overblouse with back zipper closing and collar, has self unlined jacket with bracelet-length sleeves gathered to sleeve bands has front opening, patch pockets and optional top-stitching. The mini-skirt and the pants have elastic waistline casing."

This pattern is cut. The instruction sheet is present. The envelope is crumbling at the top due to age (see scans) but I'm including a nice tyvek envelope that you can store everything in.

THERE IS ONE PIECE MISSING.
This is the small piece "B", which is the shape for the placket tab coming down from the neck in some variations of the overblouse. It is a simple rectangle with a rounded end. That piece could be reproduced by hand according to preference, or the placket could be left off as an option.

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1/2 OFF SALE - Simplicity 7353 - Misses and womens blouse and scarf. Notch collar, three sleeve variations. UNCUT, FACTORY FOLDED. (c) 1976. Size 10, bust 32.5.

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:37:07 -0500

$3.50
This pattern is uncut and factory folded. The instruction sheet is also in perfect condition and the envelope is in great shape for its age.

Envelope is printed with copyright date 1976.

This is a great, practical shirt design. The sleeveless one is perfect for summer camping!

From the envelope:

"Misses' and women's blouse and scarf: The top-stitched blouse with front button closing has notched collar. V.1 has long set-in sleeves gathered to button cuffs. V.2 features short set-in sleeves with cuffs. V.3 is sleeveless. V.2 & 3 triangular scarf can be worn around head or under collar."

Size 10.
Bust 32 1/2.
Waist 25.

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1/2 OFF SALE - Simplicity 5198 - Matching coordinates from the 1970s. Pleated skirt in two lengths, unlined jacket, pants. (c) 1972. Size 12, bust 34, waist 26.5.

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:10:40 -0500

$3.50
These matching coordinates make nice basics for a vintage wardrobe. The jacket has a big, 1970s collar and is gathered into a smooth waistband. The knee length pleated skirt would look fab done up in a red plaid as part of a schoolgirl (or punk) outfit.

From the envelope:

"Misses' unlined jacket, skirt in two lengths and pants: The top-stitched unlined jacket softly gathered to waistband has front button closing, front band, forward should seams, collar and long set-in sleeves gathered to armholes. The min-length or ankle length skirt has top-stitched front pleats, waistband and back zipper closing. The pants with front zipper closing have waistband, turn-back cuffs and optionally stitched creases."

The jacket pattern has been cut, with all pieces present. The rest of the pattern (pants, skirts) is UNCUT and factory folded.

Envelope is marked copyright 1972.

Size 12.
Bust 34.
Waist 26.5.

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Simplicity 4349 - Mens robe -- classic luxury. Shawl collar and welt pockets or old-timey pointed collar and patch pockets. Daddy Warbucks, Masterpiece Theatre. UNCUT, FACTORY FOLDED. Size 36, chest 36.

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:17:06 -0500

$14.00
UNCUT AND FACTORY FOLDED!!

This is totally Masterpiece Theatre! Want to be Vincent Price for Halloween? Make up View 2 with a silk neck scarf and a nice 'stache. Don't forget the leather slippers and tobacco pipe!

From the envelope:

"Men's robe: Style I is fashioned with a handsome shawl collar and welt pockets. In Style II, a notched collar trims the neck and the fronts lap and button in smart, double-breasted effect. Styles I and II are made with a tie belt."

The pattern is unused, and the instruction sheet is present. The original envelope is crumbling badly due to age, but I'm including a nice tyvek envelope that you can store everything in.

Size 36.
Chest 36.

Womans Day pattern M100 - Mens classic sports shirt pattern from 1952. UNCUT, FACTORY FOLDED. Size Medium, chest 38-40.

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:11:18 -0500

$9.00
This is still a great, practical pattern for today -- the perfect shirt for Tiki party! Make it up in a nice mid-century curtain fabric or a vintage Hawaiian barkcloth.

From the envelope:

"Pattern includes these variations: Convertible neckline with one-piece collar and collar with attached band; Long and short sleeves; One-piece and pleated flap pockets."

The envelope is dated June, 1952. It also says this is a "Clyde-designed pattern".

This is a stamped pattern, and is very clearly in new, factory original condition. The instruction sheet is also present. The original envelope is in amazing condition for its age, but there is some crumbling at the top edge. I'm including a nice tyvek envelope to store everything in.

Size Medium.
Chest 38-40.
Neck 15-15.5.
Sleeve 34.

1/2 OFF SALE - Simplicity 9633 - Maternity dress, jumper or tunic pattern from 1971. Double breasted with tabbed button closure. Choice of length and sleeve styles. Size 10, bust 32.5, waist 24.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:24 -0500

$3.50
This is a great vintage pattern for a maternity jumper, although I would say that it could be worn by the not-pregnant as well.

Variations include a tunic/pants set, a dress and a jumper. The tabbed closure on the bust is an interesting detail reminiscent of the early 70s.

Envelope reads:

"Maternity dress, jumper or tunic and pants in misses' sizes: the dress with back zipper has high round neckline, bias roll collar and long set-in sleeves gathered with elastic casings forming self ruffles. The line jumper or tunic has 'V' shaped neckline, tab detail at front with button closing. The pants have adjustable, elastic waistline casing."

Can you have a groovier use for that double knit polyester lying around?

The pattern is cut and all pieces and the instruction sheet are accounted for. The envelope shows some wear on the edges as expected for its age.

The pattern is copyrighted 1971.

Size 10.
Bust 32 1/2.
Waist 24.
Maternity.

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Simplicity 5416 - Super mod 60s prim capelet, stylish cape or warm poncho. Options for topstitching and tie at neckline. (c) 1964. Size Large, 18-20.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:01 -0500

$14.00
Iconic of its era, but still very usable today. Don't be afraid to break out of conformity! This would make a very individualistic accessory for the girl who's already got the go-go boots and rockabilly pencil skirt.

I especially like view 1, which has a very feminine soft tie closing at the neck and almost medieval style angled notches.

I also very much like View 2, which looks done up in white linen for the cover illustration. Would that be just **fab** for wearing to church on a breezy spring day? How about as an option for a formal wrap for a bridesmaid?

From the envelope:

"Misses' capelet, cape and poncho: V.'s 1 and 2 are faced or lined to the edge with collars finishing neck edges and fastening with hook and thread loop. V. 1 is trimmed with a tie and top-stitching. Arms extend thru slit openings. V. 2 capelet fastens with a button at front neck edge. Poncho, V. 3 has faced opening in front and braid trim. A tab buttons to front on poncho."

The original envelope is crumbling from age, but I'm including a nice tyvek envelope that you can store everything in.

Marked copyright 1964.

Size Large (about 18 to 20).

1/2 OFF SALE - McCalls 3114 - dress and cape set from 1972. Fringed trim, pointy tab belt loops, long sleeves or sleeveless. Misses size 12, bust 34.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:08:30 -0500

$3.50
Pattern copyrighted 1972!

Wide belted dress with button-down tabbed belt loops and a matching cape which can be buttoned down by the belt loops. Fitted darts on the bodice and bust. Knee length skirt.

Cut pattern with all pieces and instruction sheet present.

Misses size 12.
Bust 34.

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Butterick 4457 - Knee-length shirtdress with inverted pleated skirt. Probably from the mid-1960s. Size 18, bust 38.

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:39:59 -0500

$9.00
So very Mary Tyler Moore! No seam around the waist, just long, lean pattern pieces.

From the envelope:

"Semi-fitted step-in shirtdress has inverted pleats front and back. Full length shirt sleeves and bias collar. Top-stitch trim."

This pattern is cut, but freshly ironed with all pieces present. The instruction sheet and original envelope are also present. The envelope is crumbling from age, but I'm including a nice tyvek envelope you can store everything in.

I can't find a copyright date on this, but I'd place it in the late 1960s or early 1970s.

Size 18.
Bust 38.
Waist 30.
Hip 40.

McCalls 7587 - Jackie-O style tailored a-line dress with matching jacket. (c) 1964. Size 16 to 18, bust 36 to 38.

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:49:50 -0500

$12.00
This pattern is cut, complete, and freshly ironed. It has an extra piece which was handmade by the former owner. You can see her drawing in ballpoint ink on the front of the envelope. The extra piece is to make the fancy scalloped neckline in the drawing.

From the envelope:

"Lightly fitted and flared three-panel dress and cut-away jacket. Sleeveless dress has squared neckline, front darts from bust to lower edge, center back zipper. Dress lining is optional. Lined jacket has long set-in sleeves, collar and fronts are interfaced. Fronts are fastened at deep V-neckline with hook and eye."

The instruction sheet and original envelope are both in good condition, and I'm including a tyvek envelope to store everything in as well.

Marked copyright 1964.

Size 16-18.
Bust 36-38.
Waist 28-30.
Hip 38-40.

1/2 OFF SALE - Simplicity 5802 - (c) 1973. Classic big collar button-up blouse with cuffed long sleeves. Top-stitching, button down placket. Slit sides. Optional matching ascot tie. Size 14, bust 36.

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:17:14 -0400

$3.50
This is truly an immortal basic staple -- the button down collared shirt -- and yet it boasts a soft femininity and the unique style sensibility of the early 70s: moderately oversized collar, softly gathered button cuffs, optional ascot tie accessory.

From the envelope:

"Misses' shirt and ascot tie: The top-stitched shirt with forward shoulder seams has front band button closing, collar and band, long set-in sleeves pleated to buttoned cuffs and slits in side seams. The shaped ascot tie has pointed ends."

The envelope is copyrighted 1973. The pattern is cut but all pieces are accounted for. Instruction sheet is present. The pattern and envelope are all in excellent condition for their age. (See scans.)

Size 14.
Bust 36.
Miss.

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Simplicity 6072 - Lacy, pretty baby clothes -- coat, romper, dress, bonnet -- a whole wardrobe. UNCUT, FACTORY FOLDED. (c) 1973. Newborn size.

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:54:07 -0400

$14.00
From the back of the envelope:

"Baby's wardrobe: Dress v. 1, 2 and 3, petticoat v. 4 and rompers v. 5 gathered to yoke have bias bound neckline and back button closing. The lined long dress v. 1 trimmed with lace edging and ribbon bow has matching bonnet. V. 1 and 2 have long set-in sleeves gathered with elastic casings forming self ruffles. V. 2 has crochet type leace edging. Short dress v. 2 and 4 have lined yoke. V. 3 made of embroidered border fabric only has matching bonnet. V. 3 and 5 have short bias bound puff sleeves. Petticoat v. 4 with bias bound armholes is made of embroidered border fabric only. V. 5 with button or snap fastened back and crotch has elastic leg casings. Lined coat V. 6 with front button closing has long raglan sleeves, 'Peter Pan' collar and matching bonnet with optional lace edging."

The pattern is UNCUT and factory folded. Envelope marked copyright 1973.

Size "Newborn".

1/2 OFF SALE - McCalls 5236 - Groovy Brady Bunch era misses top with deep v-neck, balloon sleeves, mandarin or pointed collar and optional tie closures. (c) 1976. Size small.

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:25:09 -0400

$4.50
This is a lovely blouse-y top which would look great made up in a fancy silk or rayon print!

Options: long balloon or cuffed 3/4 sleeves. Self-belt, purchased belt, or drawstring waist. Arrow or banded collar.

Great casual, 1970s, California flavor!

Envelope marked copyright 1976.

Size Small (10-12).

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RARE Hawaiian sewing pattern -- PAULOA 7004 -- Men's casual tunic shirt with rectangular neckline, patch pockets, and short or 3/4 length cuffed sleeves. All sizes, small thru XL. UNCUT, factory folded, brand new.

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:40:57 -0400

$12.00
This is a really neat old pattern from the late 1970s or early 1980s, I'd guess. It's something my mom picked up on a vacation to Hawaii when I was young.

It's PAULOA Patterns brand, printed in Hawaii.

This shirt is a great casual tunic for a man, with a funny squared off deep v neck collar like I've never seen before. It looks like there's a button closure at the bottom of the square cut out (why??).

This pattern is multi-size -- you pick a size from small to extra large, and cut along those lines. (Make any one size.)

The pattern has never been used. It's printed on brown paper, not tissue. It's a very high quality pattern.

I cannot find a copyright date on it. Original price was $2.25.

Butterick 4783 - Native American Embroidery yellow wax iron on transfers. Rising sun, thundering cloud. Traditional ethnic motifs. Unused, like new. 1970s.

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:40:57 -0400

$9.00
This is a great 70s era DIY Native American embroidery transfer set, never used. This is from my mom's personal pattern collection.

The transfers are never used. The instruction sheet is present, and the original envelope is in great condition. The whole thing is like new.

I can't find any copyright date on the envelope, but it seems pretty obvious that this dates to late 1970s or early 1980s.

One size (size not applicable).

McCalls 7282 - 1940s era skirt suit pattern. Bias-cut, a-line skirt, shirt/jacket with pointed collar, 3/4 length balloon sleeves, ruffled peplum. MISSING ONE SMALL PIECE. Size 13, bust 31.

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:40:56 -0400

$12.00
NOTE: There is one piece missing from the pattern. It is the "cuff" piece, which is fairly small and simple to recreate. An experienced seamstress should have no problem recreating the rectangular piece.

This is a truly beautiful old skirt suit from the WWII era or before. You can see the skirt is still slim and basic, as they were before the post-war explosion of the New Look. Very professional, yet feminine and soft. This is classic Deco.

This one reminds me of His Girl Friday, tho I suspect it's a couple years later than that. You can just see the cover models running off to their stenographer's jobs, can't you?

The pattern pieces are cut and are in wonderful condition. Very usable. The instruction sheet is present. I've freshly ironed everything myself recently.

The original envelope is crumbling badly from age, which is common with 40s patterns. The paper was made with a lot of acid in it. However, I'm including a nice, new tyvek envelope that you can use to store everything in.

Size 13.
Bust 31.
Waist 25 1/2.
Hip 34.

Simplicity 3166 - Below-the-knee, full wrap skirt with options for double-breasted style buttons or buttons up just one side. Fringe trim optional. Waist 28, hip 38.

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:28:55 -0400

$9.00
This is a great flared skirt pattern with awesome mod style.

From the envelope:

"Wrap-around skirt: Flared wrap-around skirt has a side front button closing and waistband. V. 1 features large pocket and optional fringe trim. V. 2 features button trim opposite button closing. V. 2 may be made in felt."

The original envelope is crumbling badly from age (see scans), but I'm including a nice tyvek envelope to store everything in.

The pattern is cut and complete. It's also FRESHLY IRONED by me. The instruction sheet is present in perfect condition.

There is no copyright date that I can find, but I would place this in the late 1950s or early 1960s.

Waist 28.
Hip 38.

Simplicity 5378 - Conservative ladies suit from Jackie-O era. High round neckline. ONE SMALL PIECE MISSING. (c) 1964. Size 12, bust 32.

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:28:55 -0400

$9.00
ONE PIECE MISSING: Piece H, which is the facing for the back of the neck. (See the scan of the back of the envelope to see what piece H looks like.) This is a very small piece which could probably be created freehand without too much trouble.

From the envelope:

"Misses' suit: The jacket is lined and fitted with front underarm and back shoulder darts. Other features are a high round neckline, front button closing and below elbow length, set-in sleeves that gather to fit cuffs. The cuffs fasten with link buttons. Jacket is shaped at lower edge. V. 1 jacket has a collar. V. 2 is collarless and detailed with top-stitching (optional). Slim skirt is dart fitted with a side zipper closing and kick pleat in center back seam. The skirt is finished with a waistband."

The rest of the pattern is in great condition and FRESHLY IRONED by me. The instruction sheet is in perfect condition.

Marked copyright 1964.

Size 12.
Bust 32.

Butterick 6511 vintage sewing pattern -- genuine Cabbage Patch Kids brand. Clothing wardrobe for CPK dolls. Dress, sweat suit. Iron transfers included. (c) 1984.