tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post9000075590690654363..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Eleven Down, Three to Go! The Pattern Search ContinuesGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27223866103006597852012-10-12T15:48:26.572-04:002012-10-12T15:48:26.572-04:00Hi, Gertie. I just discovered your blog and am re...Hi, Gertie. I just discovered your blog and am reading all of the posts from oldest to newest. Did you ever find this suit pattern? If not, here it is for sale on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/111204421/vogue-special-design-s-4240-50s-suit?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=vogue+4240&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all<br />Thanks!<br />SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25811528013469904722009-12-09T19:39:40.828-05:002009-12-09T19:39:40.828-05:00Thank you very much!Thank you very much!Jeanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-90064374012872240032009-11-16T11:19:56.896-05:002009-11-16T11:19:56.896-05:00Jeane, it's Vogue 7263. It was a tricky one to...Jeane, it's Vogue 7263. It was a tricky one to find though . . . it took six months to turn up in a google alert!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58765411096451436402009-11-16T00:04:00.328-05:002009-11-16T00:04:00.328-05:00What pattern number is the background dress? I wou...What pattern number is the background dress? I would really love to get it :)Jeanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34882931258868429452009-09-10T10:18:39.104-04:002009-09-10T10:18:39.104-04:00Pamela, just wanted to let you know that I won tha...Pamela, just wanted to let you know that I won that auction. Only two to go now. All thanks to you!<br /><br />Connie, I have read Julie and Julia! I wrote a post about the movie where I talked about the similarity of my project.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12910566683015781182009-09-04T01:48:36.353-04:002009-09-04T01:48:36.353-04:00Gertie, I have scanned and emailed pictures of 732...Gertie, I have scanned and emailed pictures of 7329 and 4240 from my 1953 Vogue Counter Book. It's interesting that the picture of the suit in the pattern catalogue is in different colors than on the pattern envelope. It's nice to have the schematics in the pattern book, as well.Pamela Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-19821879186781549632009-09-04T01:19:59.886-04:002009-09-04T01:19:59.886-04:00This is starting to sound a little like Julie and ...This is starting to sound a little like Julie and Julia. Have you read that book?Connienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87602924537972318642009-09-03T23:07:08.717-04:002009-09-03T23:07:08.717-04:00Hillary, all good questions. I've pondered get...Hillary, all good questions. I've pondered getting in touch with Vogue--they must have some sort of archive system, right?<br /><br />Also, I've found the envelope image for the suit and updated the post!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71042904770108675202009-09-03T20:03:37.544-04:002009-09-03T20:03:37.544-04:00Where do people find out more about their patterns...Where do people find out more about their patterns? CoPA is amazing, and I had a blast on that free trial, found a few of my patterns and clues about styles/trends, and ages of others. It got me thinking, and I did some digging at WorldCat to see what kind of holdings I could find for vintage pattern catalogs. I was pleasantly surprised to find more holdings for “Vogue Pattern Book” (provided that means what I think it means) than I was expecting, but looks like 2 holdings nationally for any editions at all for Advance, and only one for Hollywood- (Ohio for both, interestingly: Kent State & Bowling Green respectively). <br /><br />Of course there is the Vintage Sewing Patterns Wiki project that has great potential (http://vintagepatterns.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page). But I just mean, where else are people finding out more about patterns they have and/or want?Hillarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7509755094110034092009-09-03T07:51:31.210-04:002009-09-03T07:51:31.210-04:00OMG, Pamela!!!!!!! Thank you so much! Cross your f...OMG, Pamela!!!!!!! Thank you so much! Cross your fingers that I win the auction! <br /><br />Also, I would love scans of the patterns--how generous of you to offer!<br /><br />Erin, there was a week of free access to the database, and oddly enough, the only one I found there was the shirtdress. I suppose they're still building up the archives?Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17888875354047501272009-09-03T01:41:55.351-04:002009-09-03T01:41:55.351-04:00I was trolling ebay and found this pattern:
http:...I was trolling ebay and found this pattern:<br /><br />http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-VOGUE-DRESS-PATTERN-1951_W0QQitemZ140343645298QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item20ad221472&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14<br /><br />It's for Vogue 7422 in a bust 32"<br /><br />Only 2 patterns left to find now!!!!<br /><br />I won't bid!Pamela Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76733217686848296022009-09-03T00:50:16.326-04:002009-09-03T00:50:16.326-04:00If you would like I can scan and send pictures of ...If you would like I can scan and send pictures of the remaining 3 patterns. They are all listed in my 1953 Vogue Counter Book. The suit is quite lovely with seams in the right places for alterations and the shirtdress looks very country clubish. <br /><br />I'm enjoying your progress. I too, have the VONBBS. It's a great approach to sewing. I wish VPB still featured all the wardrobes they used to. My favourites are the Cruise wardrobes from the thirties...embarcation suits, playwear and versatile gowns for the evenings!Pamela Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16462216207924378812009-09-03T00:31:01.732-04:002009-09-03T00:31:01.732-04:00I think the background dress is my favorite one of...I think the background dress is my favorite one of all! I can't wait to see how it turns out!Amanda Laurel Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931287254961173956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8654430419212502402009-09-03T00:09:05.202-04:002009-09-03T00:09:05.202-04:00The University of Rhode Island has a Commerical Pa...The University of Rhode Island has a Commerical Pattern Archive. Here's a link from the Threads blog about it: http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/8954/vintage-patterns-available-online.<br /><br />Gaining access to the archive,however, is pretty spendy.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993481442606941762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73349722171171751732009-09-02T23:00:41.597-04:002009-09-02T23:00:41.597-04:00I love your blog and I love the challenge you have...I love your blog and I love the challenge you have set for yourself. It's definitely a refreshing change to check up on what you've been doing. I hope you can track down those last three patterns! <br /><br />PS. You could always sell that little girl's dress after you make it. I'm sure any number of mothers out there would just love a vintage child's dress.eeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089566540240912618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79621799608794223492009-09-02T21:42:57.202-04:002009-09-02T21:42:57.202-04:00That shirtwaist is really neat! I love how truly ...That shirtwaist is really neat! I love how truly classic styles stand the test of time. Good luck finding the rest of the patterns!Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11152942097072530468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-19374971075433483822009-09-02T19:17:08.345-04:002009-09-02T19:17:08.345-04:00Hey there, Gertie. I suggest enlisting of Erin of ...Hey there, Gertie. I suggest enlisting of Erin of A Dress A Day (I see you have her in your blogroll) in locating your patterns. She has good contacts in the world of vintage pattern vendors.<br /><br />In other business, I am relatively new to your blog, and I love it! You're inspiring me to get sewing and stick to it, even through the ugly and challenging (and educational) bits. Thanks. Your writing is top notch; I salute your wurd skilz. Keep up the fine work!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993481442606941762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36349671666754663222009-09-02T19:15:57.427-04:002009-09-02T19:15:57.427-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993481442606941762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79083344663018329312009-09-02T16:41:41.713-04:002009-09-02T16:41:41.713-04:00Inneresting pattern envelope! 1 beautifully posed ...Inneresting pattern envelope! 1 beautifully posed photo + 1 color illustration + 1 black and white illustration.<br /><br />I'll keep a lookoutAmandahttp://www.northfred.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42341033779005101382009-09-02T11:54:48.776-04:002009-09-02T11:54:48.776-04:00Congratulations on finding the pattern! It's r...Congratulations on finding the pattern! It's really lovely. I hope you find the shirt waist dress and the other one too. I'm absolutely obsessed with shirt dresses, I think they are a great non-pants option for casual but nice wear.elizabethenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-3249229733173850902009-09-02T11:34:55.413-04:002009-09-02T11:34:55.413-04:00Perhaps you found the children's dress at the ...Perhaps you found the children's dress at the beginning of your search, balked at the price there, and forgot about it. I do that a lot, balk at the price on a site like that one and never go back. <br /><br />In fact, I use So Vintage only for fashion porn, I never take them seriously. You notice that the Mad Men costume designers didn't choose to buy their patterns from them, right? Some of those prices are amazing, but you have to be a real collector to pay 45 to 65 dollars for a pattern. I would be terrified to cut it up or use it if I spent that kind of money.lsaspaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058968076601943527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1859164857507857022009-09-02T11:03:36.766-04:002009-09-02T11:03:36.766-04:00That's amazing that you have found almost foun...That's amazing that you have found almost found all of them. Good luck in the rest of your search.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649677045881448393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-19487008787395556172009-09-02T10:00:46.321-04:002009-09-02T10:00:46.321-04:00kb, hello! I didn't realize that was you! I li...kb, hello! I didn't realize that was you! I like this idea you've hatched. The pattern I bought is a vintage size 8, which means a 26" chest. Is that anywhere close to Miss O?<br /><br />Carlotta and Casey, wait until you see the pattern envelope for the background dress . . . it has many different ways you can wear it. I'll scan it when it arrives!<br /><br />Amanda, I updated the post with the one envelope image I have. Sadly, I have no idea what the others look like!<br /><br />Nancy Drew, signing off . . . :)Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59706666399985490342009-09-02T09:27:42.235-04:002009-09-02T09:27:42.235-04:00I am so impressed with your relentless search for ...I am so impressed with your relentless search for locating all these patterns! :) I just think it is the neatest thing to pair up all the patterns from the book, let alone make them. ;)<br /><br />I really love that first pattern you pictured! :)Caseyhttp://elegantmusings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62093470292668937752009-09-02T09:10:53.621-04:002009-09-02T09:10:53.621-04:00Can you post a picture of what the front of the pa...Can you post a picture of what the front of the pattern envelopes look like? Just seeing the picture doesn't really help my memory, but sometimes seeing the font and layout will help?Amandahttp://www.northfred.comnoreply@blogger.com