Wednesday, 21 August 2013

1930's Knitting - Women's Buttoned Blouse

Kvennadálkurinn Piyíísku prjanatrEyja
From 1938 copy of Fálkinn 
(written in Icelandic)

Kindly found and uploaded to ravelry by Hvitumavar
Who is sweetly offering to translate the patterns to english if you require!

Tuesday, 20 August 2013

1960's Knitting - Dolls Clothes


Prjónuð föt á brúðuna
From 1961 copy of Timarit.is
(Written in Icelandic)

Kindly found and uploaded to ravelry by Hvitumavar
Who is sweetly offering to translate the patterns to english if you require!


Sunday, 18 August 2013

1930's,40's,50's Embroidery - Free Patterns Galore


More vintage embroidery patterns than you can shake a sewing needle at!
Kindly reproduce by Maria on flikr


I found these embroidery patterns thanks to Julie from KC's Court and her fabulous Pinterest boards which link to loads of great printable embroidery patterns! I will share a few of my favourite links over the next few weeks but do check out Julie's Boards for lots more inspiration!

Saturday, 17 August 2013

1940's Knitting - Mens Jumper

Karlmannavesti
From 1940 copy of Timarit.is
(Written in Icelandic)

Kindly found and uploaded to ravelry by Hvitumavar
Who is sweetly offering to translate the patterns to english if you require!


Thursday, 15 August 2013

Tuesday, 13 August 2013

1930's Sewing - Trixie Romper

FREE 1930's Sewing Pattern - Trixie Romper or playsuit
Trixie Romper
"It’s playful and kittenish, but sophisticated too, with a sexy halter that shows off your back."
Designed by Sweet Nothings for Burda Style 

This pattern is now being sold for 99c 

Monday, 12 August 2013

1950's Sewing - Swimsuit & Circle Skirt



An amusing tutorial from thread banger this time for a vintage 50's style swimsuit made from a mens long sleeved rugby shirt!