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Vintage Pattern Love

Thanks to the wonders of eBay and a nice little gifty from a blog reader (thanks Mrs. Beachwood!) this:
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Has been making my flickr account crazy with new photos. Only they are really scans of the vintage sewing patterns that have recently come into my life. I was enamored with the results of this one when I made it for Violet.

I so love the illustrations on the patterns as well. A few of my favorites:
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I love the hat, but I’ve gotten a yuck response from my mom and Michele on it. It’s also in this pattern (which I adore). Also:
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So Mondrian! I want one for me!!!!

If you love Vintage patterns like me you should check out the vintage pattern pool over at flickr (and a note if you’re searching for a specific pattern make sure you include content type: art/illustration on your search settings). I’m awaiting a few more packages from eBay, and Brenda is sending me something from  Australia (we’re doing a little swap, ooh I can’t wait!).  So I need to hurry up and get out the last of my Christmas packages so I can get cracking on some new outfits for V!

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8 responses to “Vintage Pattern Love”

  1. vee Avatar

    yum, can’t wait to see your new things, these are awesome!

  2. CEARA Avatar
    CEARA

    That polka dot dress in the 2nd picture is sooo cute! V would look adorable in it (well, any kid would!)

  3. Dana Wasyluka Avatar

    Wow, those really are old. $.50 for a pattern??? What are they now, $15? Violet is a lucky girl!

  4. LeAnn Avatar

    Are you only looking for little girls’ vintage patterns, or any style? I’ll keep my eyes open around here for you. My Grandmother might even still have some of my patterns from, well, a while ago!

  5. sarah Avatar

    what a score!
    that dress you made for Violet turned out so cute…
    can’t wait to see the new ones you make from these new (vintage) patterns!

  6. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    Cute, Cute, patterns! Can’t wait to see what you do with them!

  7. lekkerkerker Avatar
    lekkerkerker

    So cute! I think you are totally right about the hat, it reminds me of pictures of fairies from when I was little.

  8. Christy Avatar

    Okay, seriously? What is wrong with that hat? I think it is adorable!

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