An Elegant Suit
Glamor Knits, Australian Women's Weekly March 9, 1955
32-33 & 34-35 inch bust
Kindly shared by the lovely Bex over at Subversive Femme
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
1950's Knitting - A Simple White Bolero
A Simple White Bolero
33, 35 or 37 inch Bust
Kindly shared by the lovely Bex over at Subversive Femme
Monday, 16 June 2014
1950's Knitting - Bewitching For Parties
Bewitching For Parties
A Gay Blouse in Icing Sugar Colours
Bust 34" / 3 ply yarn
Kindly shared by the lovely Bex over at Subversive Femme
Wednesday, 11 June 2014
1930's Knitting - Warm Wool ' Next to Nothings'
Warm Wool ' Next to Nothings'
December 1935
(34-36″ bust)
Kindly reproduced by the lovely Liz from Zilredoh
1900's Sewing - 1907 Teddy Bear
1907 Teddy Bear
By Viergach
I have such a weakness for teddy bears so this had to be shared it was adapted from a pattern that dates from 1907!
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
1930's Knitting - Murospun No.244 Women's Sweater
Murospun No.244 Women's Sweater
26 or 28-inch bust
Today's pattern comes from the very talented Theodora from Theodora Goes Wild!
Many eagle-eyed knitters will recognise today's free pattern sharer as the beauty that graces both of Susan Crawford's Stitch In Time Books! Though she is not only a model for these beautiful patterns she also rather fond of knitting them up too!
Many eagle-eyed knitters will recognise today's free pattern sharer as the beauty that graces both of Susan Crawford's Stitch In Time Books! Though she is not only a model for these beautiful patterns she also rather fond of knitting them up too!
Monday, 9 June 2014
1960's Sewing - Hemlock T Shirt
This simple T-shirt Pattern is perfect for recreating the early Contentalist style of the 1960's!
Pattern created by Jen from Grainline Studios
Saturday, 7 June 2014
1950's Knitting - Dennis
Dennis - Women's 1950's Style Sweater
Knitted in DK - Bust 32"-42"
Knitted in DK - Bust 32"-42"
This gorgeous Jumper was designed by Vanessa from Kill To Craft, and has a very touching story behind its name. This pattern has been designed to be reversible so the neckline can be either high or low depending on your mood, which is a very clever feature!
Available through Ravelry
Friday, 6 June 2014
1970's Sewing - Pleated Lace Midi Skirt
Thursday, 5 June 2014
1970's Sewing - Self Draft Maxi Dress
Wednesday, 4 June 2014
1960's Sewing - Brigitte Dress
Brigitte Dress
Size 8-18 UK
I love this free download from new sewing magazine Love Sewing, its got a flattering 60's styling to it and would look great in a printed cotton for summer or in a nice heavy jersey for cooler months!
You will need to register your email address to download the pattern
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
1940's Knitting - Stitchcraft October 1945
Stitchcraft October 1945
And here is a selection of some of the patterns you'll find!
Kindly shared by lovely Caroline, who blogs with her gorgeous kitty Tilly the Wonder Cat over at The Sunny Stitcher
Monday, 2 June 2014
1940's Knitting - Stitchcraft August 1945
Stitchcraft August 1945
And here is a selection of some of the patterns you'll find!
Kindly shared by lovely Caroline, who blogs with her gorgeous kitty Tilly over at The Sunny Stitcher
Sunday, 1 June 2014
1940's knitting - Stitchraft July 1945
A real treat for you here today! The lovely Caroline who blogs with her gorgeous kitty Tilly over at The Sunny Stitcher found a whopping 23 Stitchcraft magazines from the 1940's, whilst on a holiday Charity shop rummage (my favourite kind of holiday activity!) and she has very kindly decided to share them with us all! How lovely is that!
So first up is...
Stitchcraft July 1945
And here is a selection of some of the patterns you'll find!
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