Vintage Pattern Lending Library

1949 was a Fashionable Year

by Laura Mae

in 1940s,Dresses

Here is my latest vintage reproduction dress – this time the pattern came from The Vintage Pattern Lending Library. I have been saving my red satin rayon specifically for this pattern, and I think they make a lovely pair. The sleeves and the yoked skirt are my favorite parts of the dress.  This pattern is [...]

Tagged as: 1949, 7725, Vintage Pattern Lending Library

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My obsession with vintage reproduction patterns continues

by Laura Mae

in 1940s,Dresses,Vintage Sewing

I love when the opportunity to dress up presents itself! I attended the opera this past Wednesday evening, so I had to pull out this gown (made for a gala event in 2009).  The pattern is from Eva Dress, originally Vogue 6111 from 1947. Now that winter weather is here, I am rediscovering all of [...]

Tagged as: Eva Dress, Hollywood 1449, Vintage Pattern Lending Library, Vogue 6111

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