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Welcome to Subversive Femme, an eclectic mix of vintage and retro kitsch delights! I specialise in hard to find knitting and sewing patterns - and especially plus sizes.
I only share what I would make myself!
Use the code 10OFF3 for 10% off your order when you buy three items or more from my store ❤️
I also have a larger range of patterns on SubversiveFemme.com - both for sale and for free.
All my vintage knitting and sewing patterns are public domain and come from my vast, personal knitting/sewing pattern collection. My Digital Downloads all have a watermarks. Need knitting help with a pattern you've bought from my store? Let me know...
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Jorja on May 5, 2024
5 out of 5 starsLovely vintage pattern! I must admit the yarn overs and the slip stitches got a bit confusing as i am using different colours to the original pattern which is black and white so i had little reference for which stitches from the previous row i was slipping to create the pattern. Instead I followed the pattern as written just using stocking stitch instead of the YOs and Slst's. It still looks lovely. I used 3mm and 2.25mm needles and dk yarn and for a size 6 person it was on the big side. So i took the sides and sleeves in about an inch but this should knit up correct size in say 4ply yarn instead.
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Rachael on Apr 29, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThis is a great pattern, PERFECT for tucking into high-waisted shorts or skirts! I misread a couple steps (they are the original 1950s instructions, so they’re not super detailed), but if I had read more carefully, I would not have messed up. Still it came out well, and I would make it again :) Pattern is designed for 36 bust, 28 waist, 38 hip. I am 36, 30, 38, and I did not have to make any adjustments apart from adjusting from my own mistake.
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Jessica on Dec 30, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThis pattern is amazing! I'm working on my second variation and will update with detailed photos when I can get my hands on a zipper for it :)
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Kasey on May 7, 2024
5 out of 5 starsGreat collection of vintage sweaters with clear instructions. I can't wait to knit them! Thank you!
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About SubversiveFemme
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Bex
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I'm a vintage-obsessed blogger, who lives in Sydney Australia. I love rockabilly and balboa dancing, and spend my spare time sewing and knitting from vintage patterns.
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Why are your downloads watermarked?
I take quite a bit of time to collect, restore and prepare the PDFs in store. All my digital downloads are watermarked to stop people reselling my PDFs - sorry! (Yes, it's happened).
Can you email me my pattern?
I sure can! Just add a message in the comments section on your order.