Saturday, 30 June 2012
Friday, 29 June 2012
1940's Knitting - Jenny Cardigan
Jenny Cardigan
Paton's Knitting Book No. 171
(32-34" Bust)
Another treat from Bex over at Subversive Femme
Thursday, 28 June 2012
1940's Knitting - Woolworths Economy Knits Jumper
1940's Jumper
Woolworths Economy Knit Book, No. 29
(32-34-36" Bust)
Another treat from Bex over at Subversive Femme
1940's Knitting - Tailored Chic Dress
Tailored Chic
Sun-Glo Knitting Book No.59 (WWII)
(32-34, 36, 38-40, 42-44" Bust)
Another treat from Bex over at Subversive Femme
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
1940's Knitting - Adventurer Tank Top
1930's Crochet - Glengary
Glengary - Hat & Scarf Set
Sweater News - Book 139 (1939)
Another treat from Bex over at Subversive Femme
Tuesday, 26 June 2012
1950's Sewing - Head Band
If You Like...
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| Miyoshi Umeki in Flower Drum Song (1961) |
Then you'll love this...
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| 50's Bow Headband |
Designed by the ever so creative Casey from Casey Maura
Monday, 25 June 2012
1940's Knitting - Wind Breaker Cardigan
Wind Breaker
WWII Edition of Sun Glo No.62
(32-34-36" bust)
(32-34-36" bust)
Another treat from Bex over at Subversive Femme
1930's Knitting - Cabra Plus Size Suit
CABRA Plus Size Suit
1930's Minerva Knitting Book for Plus Sizes
(40" Bust)
Another treat from Bex over at Subversive Femme
Sunday, 24 June 2012
1930's Knitting - P&B's Specialty Knitting Book No.20
Another special Sunday treat from the lovely Bex who blogs over at Subversive Femme
She has very kindly reproduced Patons & Baldwin's Specialty Knitting Book No.20, which again dates from the 1930's It contains eleven ultra smart knitteds which are sublime, including a very funny pattern with what can only be called vintage nipple tassels???
Patterns Aprox. 32" Bust
(Scroll to bottom for link)
She has very kindly reproduced Patons & Baldwin's Specialty Knitting Book No.20, which again dates from the 1930's It contains eleven ultra smart knitteds which are sublime, including a very funny pattern with what can only be called vintage nipple tassels???
Patterns Aprox. 32" Bust
(Scroll to bottom for link)
Saturday, 23 June 2012
1950's Sewing - Casey's Peter Pan Collar
Casey's Peter Pan Collar
The possibilities for variations on this fabulous pattern are endless, fur or lace are my current loves.
Designed by Casey from Casey Maura
The possibilities for variations on this fabulous pattern are endless, fur or lace are my current loves.
Designed by Casey from Casey Maura
1940's Knitting - Keryn Cardigan
Paton's Knitting Book 309 (late 40s early 50s)
Another treat from Bex over at Subversive Femme
1940's Crochet - Crochet Brassier
From a 1945 Stitchcraft
(32-34" Bust)
(32-34" Bust)
Another treat from Bex over at Subversive Femme
Friday, 22 June 2012
1950's Knitting - Petal Yoke Cardigan
Petal Yoke Cardigan
from Coats and Clark (1955)
(size 2-20)
Another treat from Bex over at Subversive Femme
1930's Crochet - Flower Posy
Crochet Flower Posy
From Stitchcraft 113 (approx 1943)
Another treat from Bex over at Subversive Femme
Thursday, 21 June 2012
1940's Knitting - Jersey for the Junior Miss
Weldon's Fair Isles for the Family (1940's)
Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!
1940's Knitting - Drop Waist Dress
March 1948 edition of Stitchcraft
Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!
1940's Knitting - Button Thro’ Fair Isle Cardigan
Weldons Fair Isle's for the Family (1940's)
Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site its fabulous!
I urge you to check out her site its fabulous!
1940's Knittng - Teen-Age Fair Isle Jumper
Weldons Fair Isle's for the Family (1940's)
Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!
1940's Knitting - A Basque to Your Cardigan
1942 May edition of Stitchcraft
Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!
1940's Knitting - Lightning Zig Zag Jumper
May 1942 edition of Stitchcraft
Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!
1940's Knitting - Cherry Ripe Jumper
1942 Edition of Stitchcraft
Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!
1940's Knitting - Classic Knitted Dress with Smocking
Complete Guide to Modern Knitting & Crochet (1940's)
Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!
1940's Knitting - Striped Jumper
Complete Guide to Modern Knitting & Crochet (1940's)
Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!
1930's Knitting - Tailored Jacket
January 1936 edition of Stitchcraft.
"This is a little coat with an air. The specially thick wool it is made
in has the double advantage of being quick to knit and warm to wear, and
the wool “fur” is a trimming idea featured in the Paris collections."
Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!
1930's Knitting - A Gay Cardigan
A Gay Cardigan
the Bucilla Booklet "Handknits are High Fashion!", printed 1939.
Another treat from Bex over at Subversive Femme
1950's Knitting - Classic Golf Cardigan
1952 April edition of Stitchcraft
Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
1940's Knitting - Beach Bolero
Beach Bolero
Australian Women's Weekly Knitting Book 1940's
Another treat from Bex over at Subversive Femme
1930's Knitting - Mexicana Jacket
1950's Sewing - Pleated Skirts to Flatter
Skirts to flatter every figure
Box Pleat Skirt Instructions, circa 1957
Another treat from Bex over at Subversive Femme
1930's Knitting - Clanora Angora Jumper
Introducing 'CLANORA'
Angora Jumper from a 1930's Stitchcraft
Another treat from Bex over at Subversive Femme
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
1940's Knitting - Ladies Fair Isle Topper
Ladies Fair Isle Topper
Copleys WWII
"A wartime evening "Dress Up" with glamour in the Fair Isle yoke and dainty full sleeves. Such a very slender waist"
Another treat from Bex over at Subversive Femme
1930's Knitting- Striped and Yoked Cardigan
Striped and Yoked Cardigan
Lincoln Mills Knitting Book No.143
Another treat from Bex over at Subversive Femme
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