Simplicity - June 1973

Simplicity 5688

Oooh, summer days are here, and that means summer fashion!  Let's look at 1973... you'll be surprised how stylish you can be in your retro fashions. :)

On the cover... an adorable playsuit with skirt add-on... so fun for those long summer days.  In stock now at People Packages and Clutterina's Shop.  Such a cute playsuit will never go out of style.

Simplicity 5692; 5695; 5697; 5687

The summer fun continues!  Look at all these cute outfits!  All stylin' and easy to sew.  You can make them today and wear them tomorrow. :)

The adorable tie midriff blouse + crop pants (5695) is great for a day on the lake!  In stock now at Fancywork, Kinsey Sue, and Clutterina's Shop.

The sweet crop-top and shorts combo (5697), in stock at Sew Vintage Detroit... also comes with pants or a skirt.

Simplicity 5670; 5671; 5673

Nothing says summer like a little sundress.. and these are perfect for any gal's wardrobe.  Any picnic will be prettier if you show up in one of these. 

Simplicity 5671 is in stock at Retroactive Future. (Comes with pants, too!)

Or try some of these similar dresses from the Pattern Patter Team:

1.)  Simplicity 9225; Grandma Made With Love

2.)  Butterick 4449; Roma's Maison

3.)  Simplicity 9779; Redcurlz's

4.)  McCall's 9746; Cloe's Closet

Simplicity 5705; 5704; 5667; 5668; 5669

Don't forget the little ones, of course. :)  Plus dresses and outfits you can make in a JIFFY.

The cute little sundress, 5705, (which can also be worn a as a top with pants) is in stock at Redcurlz's.

Here's some more "Jiffy" patterns you can make so quick!

1.)  Simplicity 5079; We Are Vintage Sewing
2.)  Simplicity 9072; California Sunset
3.)  Simplicity 6079; Blue Tree Sewing Studio
4.)  Simplicity 8865; Clutterina's Shop

Simplicity 5675; 5678; 5679; 5677

Casual dresses make the scene, stylish now as they were then. :)

Cute 5678, with it's keyhole neckline, is in stock at MBChills.

Here's some similar dresses with cool contrasting details like in 5677...

1.)  Butterick 5959; Fancywork
2.)  Simplicity 9338; Happy I Found It
3.)  Simplicity 7804; Purple Plaid Penguin

Simplicity 5693; 5694; 5712; 5694

Summer means SWIMMING and these beachy swimsuits are perfect for you!

Similar swimwear from the team:

1.)  McCall's 3606; Vintage Needle Finds
2.)  Simplicity 9321; Frisky Scissors
3.)  McCall's 2839; Erika With A K Vintage
4.)  Butterick 6267; Roma's Maison

Simplicity 5724; 5725

Crewel was very popular and trendy in the 1970s... lovely floral designs.  A similar floral crewel design, Simplicity 4716, is in stock at DRC Rose Patterns.

Simplicity 5708; 5696

Great tennis looks on the back cover!  Anybody want to play a match?

Similar looks:

1.)  Simplicity 9417; People Packages
2.)  Simplicity 9966; Blue Tree Sewing Studio
3.)  Butterick 4342; Clutterina's Shop
4.)  Simplicity 6398; Retroactive Future

Well, that's about it for right now!!  I hope you enjoyed this look back at Summer, 1973!

What's your favorite pattern? :)

Advance April 1943

April is already here, though so far I'm not sure it brought Spring with it!  We've still been having snow and cold, but let's pretend it's warm, and pretend it is April, 1943. :)

Here's some lovely looks from that time period, I hope you will enjoy this look back with me.

Advance 3245 / 3230

On the cover we have some looks with attractive and figure-flattering princess seaming. The flowers lend a nod to Springtime, the looks are at once professional and glamorous.

A few similar patterns from the team:

1.)  Advance 4883; Pretty Pattern Shop

2.)  Advance 3118; Happy I Found It

Advance 3188, 3204, 3184, 3180

Such pretty looks here!  Gathers at the shoulders and neckline are a popular trend.  Pockets are practical for the busy 1940s lady!

Some similar styles from the Pattern Patter Team:

1.)  Advance 4444; Grandma Made With Love
2.)  Advance 3361; Bluetree Sewing Studio
3.)  Advance 3722; Fancywork

Advance 3598, 3236, 3599

Frills, fitting, and tucks give a very feminine air to the somewhat masculine 1940s shoulder-line.

1.)  McCall 5701; She'll Make You Flip
2.)  McCall 5297; So Sew Some
3.)  Simplicity 2032; Pengy Patterns

Advance 3224, 3241, 3239, 3237, 3240, 3225, 3226, 3244

Wow!  So much going on here!  Looks for work, Mother-Daughter Fashions, dressy, and summery sundress. :)

1.)  Simplicity 3322; Fancywork
2.)  Simplicity 2069; Sydcam 123
3.)  Butterick 4569; Kinseysue

Advance 3237, 3244, 3172, 3246, 3230, 3222, 3245, 3245, 3238

Again, so many lovely looks!  Which one do you like best?  I'd wear 3245 tomorrow, really.

1.)  Advance 5052; Grandma Made With Love
2.)  Mail Order 8193; Vintage Needle Finds
3.)  Advance 3052; Sandritocat

Advance 3242, 10, 3229, 3243

Wow!  Look at these interesting patterns for swimwear, sports, nursing/canteen work and casual wear. How fascinating!

Believe it or not, Fancywork has the swimsuit, #3243 IN STOCK.

1.)  Simplicity 4326; Kinsey Sue

2.)  Butterick 3746; The Pattern Source

Advance 3232, 3231, 3228, 3233, 3227

Skirts, tops, back-to-school, and even sleepwear on this page.

1.)  McCall 7271; Clutterina
2.)  Simplicity 2210; Bluetree Sewing Studio
3.)  McCall 7307; Erika With A K Vintage
4.)  McCall 5553; Fragolina

Advance 3236, 3235, 3247, 3223

Wow!  Hats, bags, and other accessories on the back cover.. I'm sure you'll think they're oh-so-cute and glamorous too.

1.)  Simplicity 8372; So Vintage
2.)  Simplicity 4924; Roma's Maison
3.)  Simplicity 2137; Grey Dog Vintage
4.)  McCall 1506; So Vintage

Well, that's about all for now!  I hope you enjoyed this look at April, 1943!

Please leave any comments about your favorite patterns or designs. :)

Welcome March, 1969!!

March is here, so let's look back at March, 1969!

McCall's 9635, McCall's 9651

Comfortable and stylish dresses are featured on the front cover.. perfect for the office, or maybe even a summery picnic! I love the big pockets in 9651.  So handy.  I also love the wrap look of 9635, and what luck, The Pattern Shopp has 9635 in stock!  

McCall's 9633

Some frilly bohemian looks.. that neck detail and frilly fronts are quickly coming back in style for this spring.  A very similar dress (McCall's 9366) is in stock at Pattern Matters.

McCall's 9623, 9517

A shirt dress alone, or paired with crisp pants.  Pants in stock now at Jeanie's Shop and Maddie Mod Patterns.  Sorry about the crooked picture.. it was printed that way, not scanned that way!

McCall's 9619, 9643, 9645

So many cute dresses on this page... suggested in homespun country fabrics.  

Some similar items from the team:

1.)  Butterick 4193; All's Fairy Vintage

2.)  Butterick 4698; People Packages

3.)  Simplicity 7219; Fox Vintage UK

4.)  Simplicity 8641; We Are Vintage Sewing

McCall's 9617, 9641

Here is a very wonderful shift dress, with or without pretty contrast trim.. looking sweet with white stockings and shoes.   McCall's 9641 is in stock right now at Happy I Found It and We Are Vintage Sewing.  Make it for spring or Easter!

McCall's 9647, 9627

These cute dresses are still plenty stylish... so pretty!  Some similar looks:

1.)  Butterick 5736; Clutterina's Shop

2.)  Butterick 4795; Retroactive Future

3.)  McCall's 2062;  Roma's Maison

4.)  Simplicity 8183; Fancywork

McCall's 9611 and 9612/9613

A sweet wrap sundress on the right is so cute..  Some pretty A-Line looks:

1.)  Simplicity 6871; Crafty Paneen
2.)  Simplicity 6782; Knightcloth
3.)  Simplicity 5894; Pretty Pattern Shop
4.)  McCall's 3790; Vogue Vixens

McCall's 9652

This pretty little puff-sleeved dress is also suggested as a bridesmaid gown or even wedding dress!  In stock now at Fancywork and Laughing Duck Vintage.

McCall's 9609 / 9610

Finally, a really way out fashion jumpsuit!  They're in style again!  You can make it with short pants, too.. in stock at Sew Betty & Dot.

That's all for now!  I hope you enjoyed it and have a happy March!

McCall's For February!

This booklet from McCall's isn't dated, but I'm assuming it is from the late 60s or very early 70s.  Let's see what fashion looks are waiting for us!

McCall's 9580

This sweet illustration on the cover has touches of Art Nouveau.  Don't you think McCall's 9580 is such an easy and cute outfit to sew?  Great for juniors, even today's juniors!

Some similar looks from teamies:

1.)  McCall's 9398; Redcurlz's

2.)  McCall's 2722; Vintage Needle Finds

3.)  McCall's 3222; Roma's Maison

McCalls 9577; 9604; 9589

Spiffy coats with matching dresses, so gorgeous for the well-together lady!  The princess seaming on some of these is always figure flattering and pretty much eternally stylish.

Some similar looks:

1.)  Spaeda 72060; Retroactive Future
2.)  Vogue 9011; Denisecraft
3.)  Simplicity 5928; Sydcam123

McCall's 9599; 9608; 9572; 9567

Playful, youthful styles are the look this year!  Free and fun looks... again, with a timeless quality if you ask me.

Some similar patterns:

1.)  McCall's 2653; So Vintage on Etsy
2.)  McCall's 3264; Jeanie's Shop
3.)  McCall's 2257; Fancywork

McCall's 9594; 9591; 9560; 9562

More oh-so-cute looks and very sweet.  Easy to make!!

You're in luck, because Redcurlz's has McCall's 9591 in stock right now. :)

Other cute outfits can be had with similar patterns:

1.)  McCall's 4021; Bluetree Sewing Studio
2.)  McCall's 2941; Cloe's Closet
3.)  McCall's 9715; People Packages

McCall's 9571; 9569

Soft dresses with a relaxed air.. comfort and beauty all in one.

Do you like these similar styles?

1.)  Simplicity 9105; Retroactive Future
2.)  Butterick 4430; California Sunset
3.)  Simplicity 7025; Clutterina's Shop

McCall's 9576

How about a cute coatdress?  Dig those interesting lines and seam interest.  Vintage Needle Finds has it in stock, and it comes with a lot of other great pieces including a jacket, dress, and ascot.

McCall's 9581

Running away in style on the back page!  Oh, and I love that blouse with the Grecian-like cording trim wrapped about the bodice.

How about some similar pants for your exiting in style?

1.)  Simplicity 7954; Vogue Vixens

2.)  McCall's 3346; Sew Betty & Dot

3.)  McCall's 9710; Grandma Made With Love

Well, that's all for now!  I hope you are enjoying your February. :)