Homemade & Handcrafted-Vintage Fashion Parade for the week of September 25th

carla rey

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Homemade & Handcrafted

Once upon a time, a homemade or handcrafted wardrobe was simply a necessity. That began to change in the mid-1800s with the invention of the sewing machine. Yet, even alongside the trend towards mass-production, garments made at home by individuals continued to flourish in popularity, spawning kits, patterns, classes, as well as a modern day DIY movement. Vintage homemade creations are truly one-of-a-kind, making them the ultimate statement to showcase your unique style.
 
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I sell mainly vintage sewing patterns, though I have some knitting and embroidery patterns too :). Here are a few favourites from my shop:

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1940s children's western shirt pattern, with appliqué and embroidery (transfers included), McCall's 1310


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A wild 1960s poncho knitting and crochet pattern by Paton's!

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Such a 90s thing... the bodysuit! This pattern has lots of great options to make it yourself - Neue Mode J21315.

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Make your own Halloween or carnival costume... this 90s one has cool ideas for skeletons and ghosts! Burda 3580

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1940s wrap dress pattern Butterick 381
 
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Vintage 40s Fascinating Toppers Crochet Booklet 1944 Hats and Purses
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Vintage 40s Corde Bags Crochet Booklet 1945 Purses

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Vintage 40s 1940 Dress and Turban Hat Pattern 34 28 37
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Vintage 70s Mini or Midi Coat and Pants Uncut Pattern 32 1/2 24 34 1/2

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Vintage 70s Vogue Christian Dior Mens Jacket Pants Pattern 46
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This tiny Singer junior home sewing machine from the 1930s has just been reduced at The Vintage Merchant:

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and this 1940s autumn print barkcloth fabric has also just been reduced at TVM:

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And, from our SOLD archives, this 1930s sweetheart neckline dress was homemade:

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