Vintage Pattern Collection

I have quite a collection of vintage patterns now. I thought I would give you a sneak peek through some of my favourites and why they are so.

My two new favourites are these oversized pattern packets I saw in a junk shop in a traffic jam. I went back three days later and bought them for £3 each. I like them because they are both a 36" bust as well as having a huge selection of shift dress options which is the style I like to wear the most so there is a high chance I will make at least one of these.

They live in my craft cupboard and are sorted into ones I would wear and ones I like to look at all in little slide top bags for protection.

These three are just eye candy because a gathered waist in the 1950's style is not a good look for me. I have tried before and with such a short body the gathers just seem to burst out from just below my bust making me look like a pantomime dame!

This is on my wish list to make. It is a 34" bust so I will have to make a toile and make some adjustments. Big job. Not quite ready for this one yet.

These are the 1960's styles I prefer. I have made Butterick 3598 as a dress with a crochet collar and also as a pattern hack top with a peter pan collar. I have also made Simplicity 7193 in both short and long sleeved versions - both very wearable for work and firm favourites.

Love, Love, Love these two patterns. I have used them a lot. I made the Butterick 3217 long sleeved blouse in navy and white spotted crepe and many variations from Simplicity 7642. I grab this pattern to use up leftovers from other projects. In fact there is a toile in the bag in spotty fabric to check if I have changed shape or size which I can refer to when I pick it up. That sleeveless floral version is so useful for small amounts of fabric.

I have two skirt patterns, I don't need anymore. I favour an above the knee style and these have all bases covered.I have made three Simplicity 7725 short skirts since I bought the pattern. I have made the circle skirt from the Butterick pattern but the verdict is still out on that one.

Not used either of these yet. I had the itchy-stitch to make a new evening dress in September but cried off and wore one I already had to a charity ball we attend every year. Maybe next year.

I only have two children's patterns but view B from this one is a favourite. I think a blue chambray one of those would be cute beyond words worn with leggings and boots.

So there you are. I am a collector but a picky one. I try to buy ones I would actually use in the right size. I pick patterns by style but they are nearly always strangely from between 1965 - 1969, must be my thing.

Which was your favourite? 
they bring back any memories of the 1960's for you? 

Jo xxx