New Ebay Pattern Finds

 

I just received these in the mail today in addition to my phone charger.

60's

1969 from Simplicty V Neck Dress with Midriff Options. The version on the right (semi bare with the tabs and rings) might have been risque at the time, but modest by today's standards. After losing some pounds, I definitely would wear that dress with the right fabric would be the dress to wear dancing, or at a retro event.



Vogue Paris Original Pierre Cardin Scallop Front Dress. This dress has it all: simple, glamorous, sleek



1960's?? Jo Mattli coat and slacks. So Burberry-esque.



From a current Macy's catalog. A current rendition of the simple plaid coat.



70's - 80's

1970 by Simplicity Overshirt, pants, miniskirt
The pretty human model reminds me of country singer Sara Evans, currently dancing her sweet heart away in "Dancing withe the Stars." Next to Cindy Crawford, Ali MacGraw, Angie Harmon, Kate Hudson, Halle Berry, she is one of the prettiest yet still down to earth ladies on television. She has that retro model look. Groovy!



1974 by Simplicity: Girls' princess seamed dresses, size 12. It's time that pre-teen girls wear dresses to school and not just for special occasions. These dresses are not prissy looking, but sleek, yet still appropriate. I plan to make these a little longer for Heather if she would be still interested in wearing dresses.



?? 70's, early 80's ?? by Butterick. This seems like an example of casual/dressy or casual meets dressy. This definitely looks wearable today!


1982 McCall's Halter Top with V-Neckline, Asymmetrical Top and V-Neck Short Sleeves. So 80's. So Jennifer Beals. So 80's Cosmopolitan Girl.



1989 Simplicity: Girls' Ruffled Bottom Dress and Cute Bunny
I definitely like the look of the ruffled bottoms - so Jessica McClintock, Gunne Sax. ao oh my gosh, like fer sure, Valley Girl! I think it has made a comeback. I have to take another look at the current fashion magazines.



Most current
Ellen Tracy dated 2001 with timeless pieces: A-line sleeveless dress, cropped wrap top and pants.

Retro Looking Dresses

Chaiken Dress with Plaid Print sells for $286 at Neimann Marcus!



A Lilly Pulitzer ribbon trimmed mini for $124 at Bloomindales'!


A Mod Dress by Pink Tartan for $498 at Neimann Marcus! This screams "Brigitte Bardot"!


A Marc Jacobs polka dotted dress for $125.00 (more affordable!), regularly priced at $358.00, sold out!


Of course, the sheath is making a comeback!

Kay Unger's diagonal striped sheath was originally at $290, then reduced to $87 at Neiman Marcus' webstie. Another sell out!




This is Balmain's haute couture version of the popular sleeveless dress.

Here are six versions of a dress with a pleated front skirt. I plan to sew the sleeveless one on the furthest right.

1968 Simplicity Princess Seamed Dress

Here's a 1968 Simplicity pattern for a mini dress - three versions.

I sewed the middle dress. I did not have much luck with this one. I did not finish the armholes and the neckline because the dress did not flatter me and the fabric had little runs that became larger runs! The strap did not flatter my figure!

I wonder how the dress would look like and how it would look like on me if the the pink and the the gray-green were switched.


Another choice of fabric would have made a better dress! This silky type of knit was difficult to work with! A poly knit would seem more appropriate!

Here Sheaths Come Again!

A 1970 princess-seamed dress. This dress is actually easy to put together. Of course, instead of a dress that has a back and a front, this dress has a front, two side fronts, two side backs, and a back. Obviously more thread is needed!


I sewed the sleeveless dress, omitting the back zipper because I was probably using a double knit type fabric. I made sure to stay stitch each part (the front, back and 4 sides) to make sure that the fabric does not overstretch. I machine basted (long straight stitches) before I actually stitched the pieces together.

The facings give the armholes and the neck area a more polished appearance. I made sure to understitch the facings after attaching them to the dress to make sure they do not flop out as much. After I turned the facings to the inside of the dress, I slipstitched them to secure them to the dress. For instance, I slipstitched a portion of the armhole facing to the front and back facings where they meet. I made a 1/4" hem so that it is not noticeable. I also created a belt of the same fabric to give the dress more shape when worn.




This is an undated (perhaps mid-late 60's) Vogue Couturier pattern of an A-line dress designed by Spanish couturier Pertegaz, a disciple of Balenciaga.



This is not a dress I plan to wear out of the house. I used a knit that was previously a cover for one of our former sofas. It was slightly baggy on top and the armholes sagged. I consider this a "practice" version. I plan to make the next one with nicer fabric.




With better fabric and a smaller size, this dress would look and fit so much better!









This dress was actually really easy to make for being a "couturier" original!

A review of this pattern:

http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/readreview.pl?readreview=1&reviewnum=16169



This is a true Jiffy pattern with only three pieces involved! I sewed a top instead of the dress versions. This could look more dressy with another type of fabric.






I attached a piece of elastic joining the top ends of the halter. This looks very current and trendy. I prefer the fit of this halter top than the RTW ones I was trying to try on in the dressing rooms!






Here's a 1976 version of the ever popular wrap dress by Simplicity. This not quite the Diane Von Furstenberg verion, but one especially designed for wovens, with an attached back zipper. This is a 1976 Jiffy pattern (I would not call it a Jiffy, because there were more than 4 pattern pieces involved). Note a young Cheryl Tiegs on the left.

This is not really a "wrap" dress, but impersonates one with the tie. I really like the topstitched belt bodice and that hefty 70's collar!

This psychedelic print is reminiscent of Pucci, or more like Sgt. Pepper?

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I am so ecstatic that this is actually the first time I made a dress that fits fine!

Marcia Brady's calling!

I wonder where and when I can wear this bold print dress!




This is my third vintage project since I officially started sewing about 7 years ago. This was one of the easiest outfits I sewed on my Husqvarna Viking 350. I like the ties and the neckline














This is the worn version. I need to lose a few pounds.

Here's a sewing pattern review:
http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/readreview.pl?readreview=1&reviewnum=15554