Learn the techniques of lace shaping with the new DVD from Martha Pullen.
This "how to" DVD titled Lace Shaping, is in stock now and ready to ship!
Fabric News
We are currently sold out of the Lilac color Bearissima Swiss Batiste. Bear Threads Ltd. told us that it will be several weeks until more of it arrives from Switzerland. We'll let you know as soon as it comes in.
Photo above: Lilac color Bearissima Swiss Batiste with French Lace, Catherine pattern by Kay Guiles
Today, we have two free vintage patterns from which you can choose!
How to claim one of these patterns: Send us your name, address and the pattern number of which vintage pattern you would like to have (use our contact form for fastest submission). Each pattern will go to the first one who notifies us that they want it. Only one free pattern per household - thanks.
Reminder - The free pattern giveaway is just for fun. They are packed and mailed by volunteers, after hours, off the clock and off the record. To protect your privacy, after the pattern is mailed to the first person who notified us, the remaining notifications are deleted.
Today's Free Vintage Patterns
For Girls: McCalls 6663 - Size 3
Child's, sports separates: top, shorts and pants copyright date of 1962.
The back of the pattern says it contains a front buttoned top, a side buttoned top and pants or shorts. The front buttoned tops are lined and have vents in the side seams and a patch pocket on the right front.
The side buttoned top (View A) is unlined and has a vent in the right side seam. The pants or shorts have elastic in the back waistline.
From a quick peak inside, this pattern appears to be uncut and still be in it's original factory fold!
Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern, McCalls 6663.
For Boys: Kwik Sew 955 - Multi-sized (0 - 18 months)
Baby boys rompers and hat. I cannot find a copyright date on this pattern, but it was printed when Kwik Sew patterns cost $1.75.
These one piece rompers were designed with the pants and shirt attached at the waist, have back snap buttoned closing and snaps at crotch.
View A - Designed for woven fabric
View B - Designed for knit and woven fabric
View C - Designed for knit fabric only
Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern, Kwik Sew 955.
Just a Few Rules - The Free Vintage Patterns are an exclusive offer to our newsletter/blog subscribers only. The free offers will be limited to the USA only. We will mail them to home addresses only, no P.O. Boxes, mail forwarding services or businesses. Some of the patterns are very old and in fragile condition. They will be distributed "as is". This free offer is for fun, without warranty or guarantees.
We have some photos to share with you of a sunsuit and a sundress made from the latest pattern by Michie Mooney.
These would be such cute brother and sister outfits! It is a multi-sized pattern for sizes 3 - 24 months.
Last week's free vintage pattern has been mailed out to it's new owner and now we have another one for you!
Today's Free Vintage Pattern
Simplicity 5478 - Size 3
This cute little top and boxer pants pattern has a copyright date of 1964.
The sleeveless top has a back opening that fastens with a thread loop and button. The lower edge of View 3 is finished with a casing through which elastic is inserted.
The long pants and shorts have an elastic waist.
How to claim this pattern: Send us your name, address and the pattern number as soon as possible if you want this vintage pattern because we only have one available (use our contact form for fastest submission). It goes to the first person to notify us that they want it.
We had a lot of responses to our first free vintage pattern offer but a lot of people forgot to include their name and/or address! (We really do need a name and address to be able to mail it.)
Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern.
Just a Few Rules - The Free Vintage Patterns are an exclusive offer to our newsletter/blog subscribers only. The free offers will be limited to the USA only. We will mail them to home addresses only, no P.O. Boxes, mail forwarding services or businesses. Some of the patterns are very old and in fragile condition. They will be distributed "as is". This free offer is for fun, without warranty or guarantees.
Heavenly Bliss is a beautiful blessing dress pattern that is embellished with embroidery, lace and shadow work. It has a scalloped hem, button-on apron. A matching bonnet is included. Sizes Infant to 6 months. Sale price only $12.95
Heavenly Bliss by Wendy Schoen
Isabelle is a smocked, high yoke dress with matching bonnet. The pattern includes 3 variations of this sweet summer dress in Sizes 6 months, 1, 2, 3 and 4. Sale price only $9.95
Other Pattern News: Precious Peeps Crib Set by Love & Stitches is no longer available.
We're doing it again! Those of you who have been with us for awhile know we like to give things away for free.
This time we're going to be giving away Vintage Patterns! This offer will not be advertised anywhere. It is an exclusive offer for our newsletter/blog subscribers!
We have a lot of them at the shop, plus I will be adding many from my own collection.
Here's how we will do it: From time to time, we'll be posting a vintage pattern here on the blog and if you want it, send us your name and address and the pattern number (use our contact form for fastest submission).
If more than one person wants the pattern, it will go to the one who notified us first. It's that simple!
Try to let us know as soon as possible if you want it, because we only have one each of most of them.
So let's have some fun, you'll love this one........
Today's Free Vintage Pattern
Butterick 7230 - Size 2
I love this darling pinafore, especially View A with the cute heart pockets! We're not sure how old this pattern is, but these pinafores were very popular in the 1950's.
Although the pattern envelope itself is not in good condition, the pattern pieces appear to be in very good, usable condition.
I really wanted to sew this pinafore for one of my granddaughters, but never had time to do so. I hope one of you who loves vintage styles on little girls gets this pattern and makes some little girl an adorable pinafore! (We also hope you will send us a photo, hint, hint!)
Send us your name and address as soon as possible because I don't think we have another one like it and this particular style is not easy to find.
Use this link to notify us that you want this pattern.
Just a Few Rules - The Free Vintage Patterns are an exclusive offer to our newsletter/blog subscribers only. The free offers will be limited to the USA only. We will mail them to home addresses only, no P.O. Boxes, mail forwarding services or businesses. Some of the patterns are very old and in fragile condition. They will be distributed "as is". This free offer is for fun, without warranty or guarantees.
Our lightweight Swiss Cotton Flannel from Bear Threads Ltd is perfect for cool summer nights and newborn babies.
Save 20% off of the regular price on the colors Pink, Blue and Ivory. It's approximately 55 inches wide and is machine washable.
The Swiss Flannel is perfect for the sleeper, sacque, kimono and diaper shirt in the Layette pattern by Collars Etc.
The Layette pattern also includes instructions for a baby blanket. The Swiss Flannel makes a very nice receiving blanket, but if you want a little more warmth, we recommend the Austrian Cashmere Cotton.
The Austrian Cashmere Cotton is a medium weight fabric, great for crib or carriage blankets. It is very soft but also a very strong, durable fabric that looks great after repeated machine washings.
It is so soft and it will quickly become a child's favorite "blankie". I have one at home that the grandchildren love. It has been dragged on the floor, stepped on, rolled on by chairs and thrown in the washer and dryer many, many times and still looks great!
The Austrian Cashmere Cotton is approximately 60 inches wide and is available in White, Maize (yellow), Baby Pink and Baby Blue.
Doll Availability Updates:
We are completely sold out of all of the Martha Pullen, Precious One Middleton Dolls.
We are also sold out of the Corolle Potty Dolls.
