tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post3586416082287081271..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Pattern Collecting - Past Present & FutureCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-89850606650432518272016-09-07T07:50:19.572-04:002016-09-07T07:50:19.572-04:00Wonderfully put, Carolyn. I came back to sewing i...Wonderfully put, Carolyn. I came back to sewing in the early 1990's when HGTV aired Sandra Betzina on cable. That lead me to ASG and my first sewing expo experience and the inspiration that came from these terrific teachers. My skills were minimal, my fitting was sad but I started learning from people who had been creating beautiful garments for decades and absorbed their enthusiasm and lessons. My own early 70's garments were very amateurish and home made looking so I eventually gave it up because my 80s corporate world demanded more business, formal attire and my sewing projects were no match for that world. Today's much more casual work environments don't have dress codes that are as demanding....a good thing in many ways ....but it also means that simpler styles (or "fast clothing") can make us overlook the designers and pattern makers of the past. Thanks for reminding us. I adored Fred Bloebaum and miss her gentle, encouraging ways tremendously.Jane Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-69996172102480208342016-09-02T12:39:31.730-04:002016-09-02T12:39:31.730-04:00I too collect vintage patterns and repost the imag...I too collect vintage patterns and repost the images on my blog. I haven't located any Indie ones yet. I mainly pick up patterns from the 1970s and earlier. <br />Gave you a linkback on this post<br />http://thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com/2016/09/national-sewing-month.htmlTami Von Zalezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11065017061040785838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-74766777846016363472016-08-27T00:29:03.856-04:002016-08-27T00:29:03.856-04:00From Creative Horomone Rush: Loving your patterns!...From Creative Horomone Rush: Loving your patterns! It's so great to keep the classic, stylish older ones that you know will look good on you; then it's just a waiting game until styles cycle back to them and you've already got goodies galore just waiting to go. As for the pretty white jacket, that jacket would definitely look fabulous on you in denim. I could even see it made up in a beautiful cool red or bright turquoise blue denim. Or even hot pink! (I already own all three of these colors in denim, per my "grab it the moment I electrically fall in love with it" and "It'll come to me" approach. Surprisingly, denim is now available in a whole rainbow of colors. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742369237681713631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-39246315390222819602016-08-22T12:08:20.878-04:002016-08-22T12:08:20.878-04:00Janet - I'll send you an email! I have a few ...Janet - I'll send you an email! I have a few issues from 2009 left - sorta old ;) gMariegMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301526396026815132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-73494513825083317042016-08-18T21:18:29.356-04:002016-08-18T21:18:29.356-04:00Vintage patterns are so lovely. Looking at how th...Vintage patterns are so lovely. Looking at how the styles change and all the lovely detailing that used to be standard...<br />The 40's, 50's and 60's are my favorite eras, but my absolute favorites patterns are those for very small children.Loganstitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461128300042458880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-38889077260609269672016-08-18T16:24:44.916-04:002016-08-18T16:24:44.916-04:00I just bought a stack of Stretch and Sew patterns ...I just bought a stack of Stretch and Sew patterns at the Goodwill. I remember my mother making me a bathing suit using a stretch and sew pattern when I was a girl (A very long time ago I might add)LOL. joenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551890706236673783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-52775753554230890192016-08-18T15:57:28.165-04:002016-08-18T15:57:28.165-04:00I still have many patterns from the 70's that ...I still have many patterns from the 70's that I bought when I first began sewing, then later finished my apparel design degree. My go to pattern for Classic women's wear is an Yves St. Laurent Vogue 1143, I think I have it in multiple sizes, $4.50 per size, quite an investment back then. This pattern gives you a tailored jacket, pants, skirt, and blouse in that impeccable YSL style. And I love those wide lapels! I have used this pattern numerous times over the past 4 decades for costumes, custom clothing, and research to study construction details in the instructions. It may be old, but it is a classic!JohninKenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113968259661641897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-11409648885783168142016-08-18T06:41:13.774-04:002016-08-18T06:41:13.774-04:00What a great post, and a beautiful collection of p...What a great post, and a beautiful collection of patterns. I have got the stage where I have more patterns than I will ever make up, but I am very interested in the history of fashion and I learn a lot from these patterns about designers, construction method and how women dressed in the past. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and collection. (Kate from Fabrickated)Fabrickatedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11697664502642204422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-73216015766268028692016-08-17T23:17:19.752-04:002016-08-17T23:17:19.752-04:00Great post. I loved La Fred and Loes Hinse pattern...Great post. I loved La Fred and Loes Hinse patterns. I was actually thinking of pulling out a few to make this fall. Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16363927407017174685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-74455556107542990982016-08-17T18:30:53.608-04:002016-08-17T18:30:53.608-04:00Enjoyed your post. I have been sewing forever wit...Enjoyed your post. I have been sewing forever with patches of no sewing since the 60's. I have some of your vintage patterns shown above and they have a special drawer in my sewing room. I have quite a few of the "old" indie patterns-LaFred, Loes Hinses, Diane Ericson. Enjoyed going down memory lane from reading your post.Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-55694056910725903552016-08-17T18:13:33.841-04:002016-08-17T18:13:33.841-04:00So well put! We can learn so much from the past.
...So well put! We can learn so much from the past.<br /><br />MarieUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14611908083758262366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-6704414797372837072016-08-17T15:33:54.309-04:002016-08-17T15:33:54.309-04:00Amen. We need to learn from the past so we can mo...Amen. We need to learn from the past so we can move forward. We also need to attribute our sources correctly. Ignoring the past is ageist.<br /><br />http://badmomgoodmom.blogspot.com/2013/04/grandma-sewing.htmlbadmomgoodmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569728075698885020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-89643703198280955172016-08-17T13:13:17.415-04:002016-08-17T13:13:17.415-04:00I don't know if you've read the book by Ma...I don't know if you've read the book by Marie Kondo "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up", and at first glance it would seem contradictory to bring it up. However, her method is all about keeping only that which sparks joy, and she emphasizes that this is individual for each person. These patterns spark joy for you and inspire you. She feels you should express appreciation for your things, whether you use them or not, and thank them for their service, whatever it was. These patterns have been of service to you, even if you didn't make anything from them, because they inspired and encouraged you. I'm so glad you took the time to revisit them! Schmoomomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251824918338376827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-73577809071784261312016-08-17T10:33:19.321-04:002016-08-17T10:33:19.321-04:00Hi Carolyn, I too love this post! What I really lo...Hi Carolyn, I too love this post! What I really love is knowing I have kindred spirits out there in the sewing world! I've admired your makes for years now and always find your thoughts and posts so insightful. We must have many of the same vintage patterns as my favorite era ( probably nostalgia) is the 60s. And like you I enjoyed the hunt for them and reading the direction sheets for techniques. I even have a collection of Vogue and McCalls pattern magazines from that time. What I do notice with modern patterns is that they are quite simplistic compared with the vintage ones and details like those on your fabulous Boucle jacket are just not there. Most of today's selection would have been in the jiffy category back in the 60s Were we more accomplished sewers back then or were clothes overall more detailed and polished? Maybe both? Anyway, as always, you've touched on a great discussion topic!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13566454023861836430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-66365125660257160022016-08-17T10:13:17.413-04:002016-08-17T10:13:17.413-04:00Great post -- how I wish I had some of the pattern...Great post -- how I wish I had some of the patterns of my early days of sewing . MaryEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375211955400489942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-28002014153040340662016-08-17T09:59:47.480-04:002016-08-17T09:59:47.480-04:00Great post Carolyn. My favorite era is also the 6...Great post Carolyn. My favorite era is also the 60s. Instead of being a 'flower child' I was an office private secretary (now know as an administrative assistant) and sewed many classic/designer Vogue patterns for my wardrobe. I saved a few favorite patterns but wish I'd saved them all. You have a great collection - thanks for sharing. Karensewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77252750468886445792016-08-17T09:47:59.832-04:002016-08-17T09:47:59.832-04:00I love your post. I teach sewing in my hometown. ...I love your post. I teach sewing in my hometown. A student came in and ask if I would help her with a pattern. We set up a time and she came in. My surprise was that she had a pattern from the 1950's. It was an adorable dress with the full skirt. She also wanted to wear a crinoline. This was what perked my interest in vintage patterns. Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17346318680304676561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-32656351360326816942016-08-17T09:23:35.521-04:002016-08-17T09:23:35.521-04:00Janet - you should check out GMarieSews - she has ...Janet - you should check out GMarieSews - she has some Burdas for sale. She's cleaning out her stash.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-33647050959706863552016-08-17T08:42:39.023-04:002016-08-17T08:42:39.023-04:00Such an interesting post! I am a fan of slightly ...Such an interesting post! I am a fan of slightly older Burda patterns, not so old that they have the massive shoulder pads. Even though, that is when I was introduced to them in the 1980's: It is so much fun to hunt for them! I remember loving the idea of being able to make your own European fashion. At the time I was working at the company that was the Canadian distributor for Burda and I think being exposed to the home sewing industry at that time made a massive impression on me.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508759996980147353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-9449191248179069522016-08-17T07:55:41.612-04:002016-08-17T07:55:41.612-04:00I find older patterns fit my plus size body better...I find older patterns fit my plus size body better than modern patterns, most without darts or shaping, do.<br /><br />I buy huge boxes of older patterns at estate sales & church sales for maybe $2 a boxful. I love the early 60's styles, and it's what I mainly wear now since I make my entire wardrobe.<br /><br />I have no desire to make something that looks like current RTW. If I liked those styles (or looked good in them) I wouldn't be making my clothing.Beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04174131184077586495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-72616325104298972312016-08-17T02:33:54.194-04:002016-08-17T02:33:54.194-04:00Two thoughts: 1] I'm off to the races for simp...Two thoughts: 1] I'm off to the races for simplicity 6459 and 2] God I miss Fred Bloebaum. I met her at SewExpo and we had the most wonderful conversation that year, and years to follow. I've sewn that skirt, and several other of her patterns. She had a great pattern maker's brain.<br />Thanks for the memories. <br />SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-22540593695135955212016-08-17T00:51:46.055-04:002016-08-17T00:51:46.055-04:00Oh, this post made my heart beat with excitement! ...Oh, this post made my heart beat with excitement! I learnt to sew using those patterns, over 50 years ago, and I swear I made that Vogue 5265 around 1965 in a pale gold linen. Wow, how exciting to see that one again. Your Vogue jacket is absolutely beautiful, and I'm off to hunt for that pattern now :) Thank you for sharing your fab stash of patterns.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-65269447398559900192016-08-17T00:10:19.848-04:002016-08-17T00:10:19.848-04:00great post! I learned how to sew and fit garments ...great post! I learned how to sew and fit garments by starting on muslins from 1940s dress patterns. I'd love to incorporate them into my everyday wear but I'm not sure how without looking too costumey ... I'll have to figure out some way.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05366560057591405222noreply@blogger.com