Vintage simplicity patterns

As I've been going through all of my vintage patterns and posting them for sale over at Etcetorize Vintage Pattern Supplies I wonder with some of them if anyone will actually purchase them. These patterns are sooooo cute, but honestly, do you think you could pull of a Bikini Sizzler??? I don't think I could. So, today's modern take on these patterns comes from Japan. You got it...the Harajuku girls! Now stick with me, if Gwen Stefani and her friends can do it, why not you??? The pic above is…

Simplicity 3023; ©1959; Misses' Nightgown in Three Lengths and Panties: "Simple to Make" nightgowns are gathered at upper edge. V. 1 floor length and V. 2 waltz length nightgowns are bound with ribbon at upper edge and have ribbon tie belts. V. 3 shortie features lace edge beading threaded with ribbon. Panties have elastic casing at waistline and leg edges. Leg ruffles are lace edged. Pattern Peddler [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your…

simplicity 7584; ©1968; Juniors' and Misses' Dress in Two Lengths and Slip: The "tent" dress has bias bound, high round neckline and back zipper. V. 1 has bracelet length bell shaped sleeves, bias bound set in sleeves. Sleeveless V. 2 has bias bound armhole edges. V. 1 & 2 are regular length. Above knee length V. 3 has short set in sleeves. The slip V. 1 & 2 has back zipper and self fabric shoulder straps. Featured in Simplicity Fashion News April 1968 [insert your photos of this pattern…

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Simplicity 2580; ©1948; Misses Skirt and Scarf: The skirt, cut in four sections, joins to a waistband. Style 1 has an outside tuck which encircles the skirt. In Style 2, ruffling trims the lower edge. Style 3 is finished with belt carriers through which a purchased belt is inserted. In Styles 2...

Slips are something that seem to have fallen out of fashion almost completely! When I was a kid, we wore half slips fairly often. But I've been looking at full slips lately, which is something I never really had the chance to wear. What's the point of a full slip? I admit, I love layers and I just feel comfortable in more than one layer! I usually line at least the bodice of my dresses, but it would be nice to have the option to make a quick and easy unlined dress when the mood strikes. So…

Culottes are the zombies of fashion. We say we hate them and won’t wear them, but every decade culottes rise from the dead and it’s yet another culotte moment in fashion history. Despit…

Simplicity 3761; ©1951; Misses' and Women's Coat Dress, Coat and Robe: This versatile style is cut in four sections. The shawl collar which may be turned up or down in the back is cut in one with the front. The push-up sleeves are cut in one with the back and front. The self fabric belt can be...

Simplicity 8588; ©1969; Misses' Dress : The dress with front seam interest has back zipper and "stand-up" collar. V. 1 features top-stitched, self fabric tie belt slipped thru side casings. V. 1 & 2 are sleeveless. V. 2 has purchased belt slipped thru self fabric carriers. Top-stitched. V. 3 has short set-in sleeves. Sewing Pattern Archive 36 bust ff [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail…