A HUGE Vintage Pattern Haul!
This haul is the aftermath of how I spent my birthday. Which consisted of browsing vintage patterns for *hours*.
I did other things on my birthday too - like making masks and eating cake. But browsing patterns was a big part of it too.
I originally planned on going garment district shopping for my birthday - which didn't end up happening due to coronavirus. But I had a bit of money set aside for it, so I decided to spend that on vintage patterns instead!
I really like shopping for vintage patterns. Even though I haven't done it in a long time. Not only is it fun looking through all the midcentury designs, it's also exciting to think about what fabrics you could use for them, and the garments they could turn into it.
It's almost better than buying actual vintage clothes. Because you don't have to deal with the realities of cleaning musty garments, split seams, and things not fitting.
...You also don't get a garment out of it. But you get to fantasize about the garment it could turn into, which is almost as good!
Also - I've been watching the news for several hours this evening, and I'm a bit speechless about the state of the US right now. It seems insensitive to post something irrelevant to it right now. But I also think escapism is important, and maybe this can give you a 30 minute break from the news cycle and the horrible things that have occurred recently.
As always, I hope mentally and physically you are doing okay - even though it's hard right now! And thank you for your support. I'll be back tomorrow with a massive update for what I've gotten up to in April & May.
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Hi Angela, I think the "woman" pattern is from a magazine of the same name that was really popular over here in the UK even in to my teens (which was ahem,*whispers* the 1980's. They had the most fantastic dress making patterns as well as knitting and crochet, and also projects for the house. Anyway Happy Birthday and thank you for your lovely videos, I tell everyone abouut your youtube channel, it's brilliant 😃.
Thank you for the context! That makes a lot of sense, McCalls and Butterick patterns started as a magazine too! And there is a brand of patterns called Style, which I think might have been a UK magazine brand too?
I hope you make the Hollywood 1138 (or is it 1136) out of a polka dot pattern like the illustration shows on the pattern envelope. You would look adorable in that and need more polka dots in your life. ;-)
Do you mind telling us what vintage pattern group this is? I'd love to see what vintage patterns other people are sewing right now!
It isn't strictly for vintage patterns, but it does feature a lot of them: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265788937399634/about/ And this group is great for pattern eye candy, but doesn't allow construction posts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/VintageSewingPatternNerds/about/
Happy Birthday! I've been following your content for years, and I wanted to say I'm in the same boat as you. I'm 5'9", we're the same age, and recently i've gained about 20 pounds. Sewing modern clothing for yourself is so much harder than sewing historical costumes! Keep up the beautiful work, it's really inspiring and comforting to watch someone so much like myself.
I love this video! For the past 3 or 4 years, I've done this same thing for my birthday--give myself a budget and then go vintage pattern shopping on Etsy. I buy everything about a week/week and a half before my birthday so that my mailbox is full of vintage patterns on my actual birthday. I hope you were able to enjoy your birthday and look forward to seeing projects with these patterns.
Happy birthday! I agree that an escape is warranted right now....and what a lovely way to do this! I once treated myself to a couple of eBay lots of vintage patterns for my birthday, and it was so fun to see you unpack yours. Take care!
Happy Birthday! I love your haul videos and I don't think it's possible to have too many patterns. You might have addressed this before, but what do you use for plastic sleeves for the patterns? I have several vintage patterns and need a way to protect them better than the envelope the sellers sent them in.
Thank you! I don't think so either, obviously, lol! I actually keep them in sheet protectors - like the type made for binders. Most patterns fit into them sideways, and then I just fold and tape the excess plastic to the underside. They are way cheaper than the collectors bags, and if you get the thicker/heavy duty type they are WAY better quality too!
Happy Birthday! Feel you on the medication making you gain weight, which in turn makes you depressed. Brain chemistry sucks! 🤪 BUT, you have the skills and fabric to make a new wardrobe tailored for you and it’s your job! Congratulations! I have to go through all of my old stuff and try to sell the things I wore 40 lbs ago. I’m trying to learn sewing and also like the vintage look so I have been searching for some easy to learn vintage-look patterns (in my size, which is large on bottom and extra large on top - it’s a treat 😂) and going thrift store shopping for fabric. Very proud of you for recognizing how you feel about your outside makes you feel about yourself and being proactive about changing it. It’s a hard thing to do, but you’re being very smart about it. Way to go!
I really feel you on the gaining weight & feeling unmotivated to sew for your new dimensions. I sew a lot with knits, so they are more forgiving, but my woven fabric and more structured patterns have been sitting ignored because I don't want to go through all the trouble of fitting only for my weight & measurements to shift yet again.
wow I have that same simplicty pattern (3664) in the same size too !
I am right there with you with the pj’s I purchased three recently and have a few I’ve pulled out of stash. The plan is to find a pair I like and make a ton.
Happy birthday. I hope you had a great day.
Love all the patterns! Can't wait to see you make them!!
Hi Angela! Would you be able to place the links to some of the shops you bought these from? Most vintage patterns I see for sale are on the more expensive side by it looks like you got some good deals!
Sorry for the SUPER late reply! I'm not loyal to any particular shop. Some definitely have better prices than others, but if you want good deals, you're most likely to find them by checking new listings regularly. Because the ones priced to sell, sell FAST! Plus if you just check specific shops, you miss out on the best deals, which come from random shops who picked up some from estate sales/thrift shops and have no clue what their value is!
Yay!! Your hauls are like Christmas, and I always look forward to your videos. :D Thanks for sharing, hope you and your family are doing well and staying safe! <3
Thank you so much for helping me relax -- I'm on day 10 of a migraine and just need comfort, which you provide without fail. Can't wait to watch both videos!
Oh my god! I've been complaining about mild allergy related headaches in the evening. I can't even imagine 10 days of migraine - I hope you feel better soon!