Happy Holidays Mega Post!!

I know it's been a while since we've updated around here!  Things have been pretty hectic the last several months so I apologize.

Anyway, I thought I might do a fun post off interesting and fun patterns from the Vintage Patterns Wiki, that have a Christmas or holiday theme.

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There must have been dozens of these "felt appliqued stocking" patterns over the years.  If you go to enough flea markets and antique shops you will see some old ones for sale and maybe even guess which pattern was used to make them!

Here's a bunch more, all really cute.   I especially like McCall's 2271's cat and dog stockings.  Also, team member Kinsey Sue has Simplicity 4519 in stock if you're interested!  Frisky Scissors also has a similar pattern in stock!

All of these patterns are somewhat hard to find, as are most patterns from the 1950s these days.  They aren't impossible to find though, and turn up with varying frequency, though you can be sure they'll sell in a hot minute if the price is right.  Very popular, and why not?  Just look at how cute they are!

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This unusual pattern is supposed to be a pajama bag, though I'm having a bit of trouble imagining what this might look like in real life.

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Oh, more cheery appliques you could put on most anything.  I don't recall seeing a table runner like that one before.  Note it even has little pockets for napkins or silverware for your Christmas party buffet.

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Speaking of adorable appliques, how sweet is that Christmas tree skirt?  Not the kind that goes around your Christmas tree.. the kind that goes around YOU.  Try it in red and green at your next soiree and everyone will stand in awe. ;)

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Christmas then or Christmas now, felt makes it easy to make a festive decoration.  :)  I love how cheery these are.. I use a lot of vintage decorations like this in my own home.

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Still more cute patterns featuring appliques!  These are really easy and festive, I hope you'll give one a try!  Retroactive Future has McCall's 2616 in stock.

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I know I mentioned both of these last year, but they are my favorites!  I love the little girl's appliqued skirt (perfect for ice skating!) and the matching "cowboy Santa" aprons for the whole family!  How sweet!  Did anyone really make these?  I hope so. :)

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Lest you think "Elf on the Shelf" is a modern invention, here are some cutie-pie pixies you can sit on your mantle this Christmas.

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These 1970s stockings are so funny!  I love the roller skate!

Still MORE cute appliqued ideas.  I love the "Door Santa" in the top right pattern, don't you?  Cloe's Closet has it in stock!

That's about all for now.. I hope you enjoyed!  Please check out all the festive Christmas patterns from Pattern Patter Team.

Free Pattern Friday - Holly Party Table Cloth

Here's a festive table cloth decorated with a bow and holly!

Pattern Patter Team: DIY Gifts for Him

Since we've focused on gifts for kids and ladies, let's not leave the guys out of this!  You can make wonderful DIY gifts for the special man in your life too, of course.

Let's see what kind of patterns the Pattern Patter Team has in stock for you. :)

McCall's 1889

The old classic dude gift standby, a tie!  Lucky for you and everyone, ties are not only easy to make but there are many patterns available to make them!  This vintage one has 7 styles of tie and you can get it from Mbchills.

Total Image Patterns #215

How about a custom cummerbund for that classy holiday party? From  Vintage Needle Finds.

Kwik Sew 3183

How about this variety of classy, dressy accessories?  Via Purple Plaid Penguin.

McCall 5866

Here's a wonderful vintage robe pattern for Dear 'Ol Dad from Keepsakes Studio.

TIES TIES TIES!!!  You can make any style you want from narrow to wide... 

1.) Simplicity 4816: Sew Betty and Dot

2.) Simplicity 9192: We Are Vintage Sewing

3.) McCall's 2568: Decades of Charm

4.) Simplicity 9400: Fancywork

McCall's 6289

Here's a bunch of cool guys' accessories, not just a tie; but hats, vests, and more!  From Linda Kay Designs.

Burda 7223

You can make these cool bags, wallets, tablet or laptop covers... great for a tech savvy guy.  Via Jersey Girl Patterns.

McCall's 7062

How about a festive Steampunk apron for your guy? :)  The Granny Squared has it in stock.

Emu 4017

If you can knit very quickly, perhaps you can finish this beautiful sweater in time for your sweetie.  Via Redcurlzs.

Huges 209

Also for you speedy knitters,  this booklet from All The Precious Things has many amazing designs!

Everyone needs PJs for that matching outfits Christmas card picture!

1.) Simplicity 5039; People Packages

2.) Advance 2937; She'll Make You Flip

3.) Butterick 6367; Fancywork

4.) DuBarry 5903; Redcurlzs

Butterick 3383

Or a cool caftan from Sew Betty and Dot.

Kwik Sew 814

Going on vacation for the holidays?  How about some new swim trunks?  Ooh la la!  @ Jersey Girl Patterns.

Simplicity 4160

This reversible vest from Vintage Needle Finds certainly looks festive in red and green!

McCall's 1925

Yee-haw!  Here's a cool western shirt for your favorite cowboy. :)  Via Fancywork.

Kwik Sew 726 from Mbchills

Oh!  Oh my.. moving on!

I've mentioned it many times already, but I looove this pattern that Kinsey Sue has in stock.  It's just so flippin' cute!  This would be a great gift for everyone in the family.. the family that bakes together... 

Simplicity 1960

Ladies, is that Clark Gable on this pattern envelope from MrsDepew?

Simplicity 3206

Lastly, how about matching his-and-hers aprons from Bluetree Sewing Studio

Of course there's lots more patterns from the team for Guys and Men of all ages, so I hope you'll check them out!

HAPPY SEWING!

Free Pattern Friday - Cheerful Holiday Garland Party Apron

Here's a great little festive holiday apron for Free Pattern Friday!

As you can see, an apron is very easy!

Here are some holly leaf diagrams if you'd like to use them. :)


Makes a great gift!

Happy Holidays!

DIY Toys For Good Girls & Boys

If you want to give homemade toys for Christmas, you had better hurry!  The clock is ticking!  But, it's not too late... the Pattern Patter Team is there with a huge number of toy patterns to make any kid's Christmas merry and bright.

A homemade gift is an heirloom and treasure forever... so get started sewing now!

Simplicity 8967

I'm just crazy about this life-size doll pattern.  The doll and your little girl can share clothes together!  Won't she make a fun playmate?  Available at Keepsakes Studio and Find Crafty Patterns.

McCall's 4714

This sweet bear family is so retro and cute.  Cuddly too!  And you can make them some extra clothes, if you'd like.  You can get the pattern at Cloe's Closet or Lady Diamond 46.

Simplicity 4510

Sweet soft toys from the 1950s are just as cute now as they always were!  From Fragolina.

Lonestar Blondie has this amazing and adorable plastic canvas toy shop pattern in stock, along with several other plastic canvas toy patterns.  I love how creative these are!

Pattern Shoppe #118

This burger is technically hot mats and pot holders.. but.. why not leave off the hanging loops and make it a fun toy food playset for your budding chef or grillmaster?  From Clutterina.

Butterick 4973

Creative boys and girls of all ages will adore these hand puppet bugs.. where your fingers are the legs!  From MbChills.

McCall's 7524

This adorable soft alphabet book will definitely be an heirloom.  Beautiful and useful, what a treasure!  From Knightcloth and Vogue Vixens.

Simplicity 1341

These sweet ballerina dolls are perfect for your tiny dancer.  From People Packages.  

Simplicity 8365

A theatrically-minded child will love telling stories and making up voices to go with these adorable DIY hand puppets from Denisecraft.

Simplicity 6353

Make a whole barnyard for your little McDonald with this adorable pattern from  Fragolina or Knightcloth. 

Butterick 4026

Speaking of barnyards, how about this adorable pattern from Vogue Vixens?  This would be a great quiet toy for travel, road trips, grandma's house, etc.

Butterick 3791

Also good for road trips is this sweet dolly and her many outfits.. and her own carrying case with a bed to tuck her in goodnight!  Find Crafty Patterns has it in stock!

McCall's 4208

Also from Find Crafty Patterns are these bears and bunnies in their very own house carrying case.  Great for Grandma's!

Simplicity 9130

These funny sports-themed pillows are perfect for your little slugger.. featuring baseball, tennis, ping-pong, and football.  Way cute!  From Pitter Pattern Place.  

McCall's 1659

Frisky Scissors has this amazing and rare puppet theatre pattern in stock.

This packup doll house from Lonestar Blondie is really cute.

Vogue 2886

Another life-size doll that can share clothes with your little girl... way cute and hard to find.  From Sew Betty and Dot.  

Butterick 4602

And this life-size doll can really dance with you!  Perfect for your budding ballerina.  From Laguna Lane or Cloe's Closet.

Vogue 9688

Cloe's Closet also has this incredible heirloom doll, which comes not only with doll and her outfits, but an amazing trunk to keep her safe for years to come.

Simplicity 0747

Disney's Frozen seems to be every little girl's favorite movie right now, and you can make authentic licensed Disney costumes for your favorite 18" doll with this pattern from Jersey Girl Patterns.  

Vogue 1772

Or, you can outfit a dollhouse that dreams are made of with this pattern from Sydcam 123  or Clutterina.

Simplicity 6063

The child who likes to read may appreciate this whimsical Pippi Longstocking doll with her several outfits from Alls Fairy Vintage.

Simplicity 1514

Or how about these fun animal-themed hoods for both kid and doll.. sure to bring out the wild side of a child's imagination?  Via People Packages.

McCall's 8132

Your future Broadway star is sure to adore this Annie doll with multiple outfits.  Make it for her Tomorrow with this pattern from Blue Tree Sewing Studio.

Simplicity 2240

Speaking of famous heroines.. you can fall down the rabbit hole with this amazing soft Alice in Wonderland doll pattern from Rose Corners

Simplicity 9137

A perfect learning tool for both boys and girls are these "Dress-Me" dolls from Cloe's Corner.  We used to call them "Dressy Bessy" when I was a kid... you can learn to snap, button, count, use a pocket, tie a shoe, use a zipper, etc.  Very fun!

McCall's 6671

Lastly, I really could not resist the insane adorableness of this puppet-and-theatre pattern from Lady Diamond 46.  Isn't it the cutest thing you've ever seen?  

Of course, this small sampling is hardly scratching the surface of the wonderful toys you can make as gifts with patterns from the Pattern Patter Team.  I hope you'll take a few moments to check out all the many offerings from our great shops!

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HAPPY SEWING and HAPPY GIVING to you!