A few weeks ago, before driving south for some continental winter sun, my mum presented me with a shoe box. Upon removing the lid, I discovered a whole pile of papers.
Leafing through the papers, I discovered many vintage sewing patterns, all once belonging to the now elderly mother of a family friend. All patterns for dresses, (my favourite) I was pleased to find that there are several styles that I would happily wear, if and when I am able to make them. My first job is to have a closer look at each pattern and check whether they are complete as well as adaptable for my measurements. Which do you like and any suggestions for the one you think I should attempt first?
Blogging about my sewing adventures 
I think that the ‘See & Sew 3820’ is a very you dress! I’m sure that wouldn’t need too much fabric either 🙂 You will have a new wardrobe by the time half-term is over!
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That’s the one that keeps catching my eye too! You know me so well 🙂
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What a great hoard; I’d be very tempted to make a silk dressing gown using Style 1499:)
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Thank you 🙂 That’s a great idea, I’ve also been thinking of trying to find a kimono pattern & some suitable silky fabric as I love Japanese prints and they are so in at the moment. Might be tricky to sew silk though?
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Not really, you just need to make sure you put a new needle in your machine and swap it if it gets blunt. That should stop any threads pulling.
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Thanks for the tip 🙂
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