Showing posts with label vintage patterns. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage patterns. Show all posts

Thursday, April 14, 2011

thrifty adventures


I am the girl who likes to look through the patterns at the thrift. Not usually for the patterns themselves, but the pictures. And I love the guy pictures especially! Would you marry a guy, much less date him, if he wore a cape? I like to be the fancy one when we go out. And the guys in their pj's are just a little aloof and sexy!



But when I saw this pattern, I let out a little inner squeal. It was because of the print fabric.



I have a pillow that I made, all hand stitched, using the same fabric. My mom had made an outfit for my sisters, and there was this bit that she had left over. I've had this pillow since about 1976.


When my family moved, my best friend drew me a picture on this little bit of silk. It says "Katie C. is my best friend". And I have just gotten back in touch with this childhood friend last week. Linda Jo is going to get a giggle when she sees this pillow! I wonder if she is going to remember drawing it for me.

See the importance of thrift shopping! It truly touches lives :) What did you find this week? Remember to visit Stacey to see her thrifty goodies.




Thursday, January 21, 2010

vintage sewing patterns

I wanted to share some of my collections with you.  And vintage patterns is something that I look for when I go to thrift shops.  I haven't been great about taking pictures of mine.  But here are some fun ones from flickr.



I just love seeing not only the clothes, but the hairstylyes and makeup.  The patterns made for guys are usually great ones too! 

I used to always buy the Brooke Shields patterns when I was in high school.  My Senior Ball dress was a Brooke pattern.  Am I telling you my age?