1930's Knitting Spinnerin-Lehrbuch

Spinnerin-Lehrbuch

Written in German

Kindly reproduced by the glamourous Ingrid from Couturette

Free 1930's Knitting Booklet Part One Here

Free 1930's Knitting Booklet Part Two Here

Free 1930's Knitting Booklet Part Three Here

1940's Sewing - Bib Apron

1940's Bib Apron

Kindly reproduced by Janie Bell From Janie Belle's Vintage Patterns

Free Pattern Here

1920's Sewing - Boho Kimono

Boho Kimono

I just love this! It could easily work for any era with its opulent classic design!

Tutorial for this gorgeous Kimono was crated by Jeanette who blogs over at the 

Lazy Seamstress

Free Tutorial Here

1950's Sewing - Press As You Sew

Press As You Sew

Kindly Reproduced by Mary who runs Cynical Girl (gorgeous patterns) over on Etsy

Free Sewing Booklet Here

1950's Sewing - Threads and Fabrics of Man-Made Fibers

Threads and Fabrics of Man-Made Fibers

Kindly Reproduced by Mary who runs Cynical Girl (gorgeous patterns) over on Etsy

Free Booklet Here

1930's Knitting - Miss Lemon's Bow Jumper

Exciting post for you all today!

Tonight sees the return to our screens here in Blighty of the very last season of the simply amazing Agatha Christie's Poirot!  There will be only four episodes and I must confess I feel a bit weepy about it all coming to an end, It has been a part of my life since before I can remember! One thing that may cheer many, me included, is the welcome return to the cast of Capt. Hastings, Inspector Japp and more importantly for us ladies who lust after vintage, the stylish Miss Lemon.

Much of her wardrobe has made me drool over the years, but if there is one item that has made not just me weak at the knees it is her Red Bow Sweater from 1989's The Adventure of the Clapham Cook. Just look!!

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Its not only Miss Lemon who has donned this jumper, it has also been sported by Marion Cotillard as Edith Piaff in 2007's La vie en rose...

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and if that's not enough its has even been used in another Poirot episode 'A Cat Among the Pigeons' from 2009, this time modelled by Natasha Little as Ann Shapland...

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I have to say this is a pattern I have lusted over, dreamt about, and even blogged about over the years. I even tried to create my own version which never got past the rough pattern phase (I could not decide what stitch pattern to use) so imagine my utter delight when I stumbled upon the below pattern on Ravelry last week, my jaw hit the floor!

Miss Lemon's Bow Jumper

(Bust 38" Pattern has quite a bit of negative ease so will fit larger)

This pattern was kindly created by the very talented Suna from Vintage Granny.

Isn't it just perfection! So with the new Poriot starting what better time could there be to make your own Miss Lemon Bow Jumper! Suna's version captures the original jumper perfectly, and was designed by using original 30's patterns which gives it an even more authentic 30's style, its sure to make a statement!

Free 1930's Miss Lemon Bow Sweater Pattern Here

1940's Sewing - Making A Dress At Home

Making A Dress At Home

Kindly Reproduced by Mary who runs Cynical Girl (gorgeous patterns) over on Etsy

Free Sewing Booklet Here

1950's Sewing - Pattern Alteration

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Free Booklet Here

1950's Sewing - How to Tailor a Woman's Suit

1956's How to Tailor a Woman's Suit

Kindly Reproduced by Mary who runs Cynical Girl (gorgeous patterns) over on Etsy

Free Sewing Booklet Here

1960's Sewing - How to Tailor a Woman's Suit

1968 How to Tailor a Woman's Suit

Kindly Reproduced by Mary who runs Cynical Girl (gorgeous patterns) over on Etsy!

Free Sewing Booklet Here