Sunflower Tube Top & Bolero
From The Lux Book, 1951.
(32 and 34" Bust)
"Choose a flaring colour for the beach... spangle it with sequins after dark."
Thursday, 7 June 2012
1950's Knitting - Lace Detail Jumper
Lace Detail Jumper
From Stitch Needlecraft and Home Feature Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 6, March 1954.
(34 and 36" Bust)
"Appealingly feminine, warm and light...a jumper for chilly days...gracefully ribbed at the waist."
Pattern from Vintage Purls
1940's Knitting - Tie-Neck Jumper
Tie-Neck Jumper
From Stitchcraft no.171, 1947.
To fit 33-35 inch bust.
"Elegant sweater with interesting yoke and neck details.."
1950's Knitting - Lace Knit Twin set
Lace-Knit Twinset
From Stitch Needlecraft and Home Feature Magazine, Vol. 5, No. 8, 1953.
(38-40 inch bust)
"A lacy twinset knitted in 2-ply wool for the 38 to 40 inch bust measurement."
1950's Knitting - Lace-Knit Blouse
Lace-Knit Blouse
From Needlework illustrated, No. 215, 1952.
To fit 34 inch bust.
"Loveliest lace-knit blouse for day or informal evening wear."
1950's Kniting - Diagonal Rib Jersey
Diagonal Rib Jersey
From New Knitting, September 1954. To fit 33 inch bust.
"A jersey of distinction knitted in a clever diagonal pattern to give
prestige to your Autumn collection. The sleeves are in Raglan style. It
has a pleasant fresh-air look and makes an excellent background for
costume jewellery."
Free Pattern Here
Note from Vintage Purls:
It appears that the stitch pattern directions for this design are flawed, please read through the pattern carefully - you will probably need to rework the directions in order to produce a garment like the one pictured.
It appears that the stitch pattern directions for this design are flawed, please read through the pattern carefully - you will probably need to rework the directions in order to produce a garment like the one pictured.
1950's Knitting - Bobble Stitch Bolero
From Needlewoman & Needlecraft, No. 46, 1951.
(34-35" Bust)
(34-35" Bust)
Instructions also given for long sleeves
Pattern from Vintage Purls
1950's Knitting - Lacy Jumper
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Woman's Lacy Jumper
From Needlewoman and Needlecraft, No. 46, 1951.
(34" bust) "A pretty lace pattern and an interesting neckline."  |
Pattern from Vintage Purls
Friday, 11 May 2012
1950's Knitting - Rainbow Pillow
Rainbow Pillow
"... This pillow is 18 inches in diameter. The pattern is calling for Black, red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple ... the colours of the rainbow. You could, of course, branch out and change the colours .... shades or blues, black and white or whatever contrasts with your décor. Of course, you already knew this ! This pattern is from a 1950s issue of McCalls Knitting"
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Monday, 7 May 2012
1920's Sewing - Feathered Head Piece
Feathered Head Piece
A very quick and super stylish 1920's style pattern from Simplicity
A very quick and super stylish 1920's style pattern from Simplicity
Sunday, 6 May 2012
1940's Sewing - Pillbox Hat
How to Make a 1940s Pillbox Tilt Hat
Kindly reproduced by Charlotte at Tuppence Ha'penny Vintage
Free Sewing Pattern Here
Kindly reproduced by Charlotte at Tuppence Ha'penny Vintage
Free Sewing Pattern Here
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