The Faded Stitch: 1950's

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May 9, 2009

Fab Finds at Estate Auction, Part 1

I'm gonna post some of these finds today and some tomorrow due to the high picture content. I was very happy with my finds this week. I got a kick out of the dress shield pouch. The guarantee was great. The company promised to not only refund the money for the product for disfunctioning shields but also pay for any damage caused to the dress due to the shields not performing. Where can you find a guarantee like that today? This is one of the best groups of patterns I've found.

The Couturier Pattern is Vogue #106 from 1958. There is also Vogue #8907, 9124, 9104, 9536, 5366, 9047, 9107, 8759, 7597, 9967, 4991; Butterick #5327, 7098, 7986, 8221, 2543. I have a strong suspicion that # 2543 is from the early 40's.

Check back tomorrow for the rest of the pictures.

May 2, 2009

Great Summertime Dress

I love the neckline and the pockets on this dress. The sleeves are super cute too. I think my favorite thing about it are the words across the middle of the envelope..."Simple to Make". I've been involved in my fair share of complicated patterns over the last ten years but there's nothing I like better than to sit down and whip a dress up in an afternoon and wear it that night.

April 25, 2009

My Day Yard Saleing!

So many patterns, so little time! I had a good day yard saleing (o.k., I know this is not a real word but bare with me). The lady was so tired of selling things, she gave me these things! I could not in good conscious walk away without compensating her at least a little. I gave her a few dollars for everything. There are more patterns but these are the best out of the bunch. What luck! I love the Vogue Paris Original by Patou, so classy.