It’s been awfully long since I last posted here. Worry not- I see some vintage sewing in the near future! Now I would need all your lovely fellow sewers help.
Would anyone happen to know any pattern similar to Marty’s gorgeous yellow top in the carnival scenes of Grease? I haven’t been able to find one I’d like, or have I just not looked hard enough?
Thanks,
Anni xx
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McCall 8816 under the category 1950s at http://www.BestVintagePatterns.com has something similar to consider.
http://shop.vivianbellevintage.com/1940s-Summer-Halter-and-Strapless-Bra-Tops-Set-Pattern-Uncut-simp2026.htm
I think this is sort of the idea of what you’re looking for. You’d have to draft a bottom part to make it look the same though.
This is pretty close (change the straps), and comes with a cute jacket, too:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/98515749
Very similar, in a slightly larger size:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/103353508
I have 2 patterns in my stash that come close. Style 1934, 5 super cute tops from the 70′s, but view 2 is similar. And more recently a New Look pattern 2007. New Look 6699 has mix and match bodice and skirt options, but you could totally change it up a bit to be a top. I have made option F, J and M, easy and flattering.
Good Luck
How about Simplicity 6357 from the 1970s? Here’s a picture:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cnMLmqEYTBQ/T8zBPJ-C4jI/AAAAAAAADJY/7HtxyB5Otyc/s1600/Simplicity+6357.jpg
I bought this one to make up in a flamingo print for summer. I love Marty’s yellow one too!
The other comments may be a little closer, but I think if you add straps, this top is kinda close or could be modified to be close. And it is free
http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/afternoon-tea-top
Thank you so much for all your suggestions! I’m sure I can find the right pattern now.
It’s not a vintage pattern, but if you want something for a knit, McCall’s 5400 View E might be a good starting point: http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m5400-products-8768.php?page_id=118&search_control=display&list=search
I found this pattern while browsing through Kwik sew patterns:
http://www.fagert.se/shop/kwik-sew-3761
The top looks similar to the one in your picture.
Good luck!