May 25, 2008

New Lace Shaping DVD From Martha Pullen

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

2 Free Vintage Patterns

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.

Creations By Michie Sunsuit and Sundress Pattern

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.


Sunsuit/Sundress - Creations By Michie

May 13, 2008

Another Free Vintage Pattern

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.

Two Wendy Schoen Patterns On Sale!

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


Isabelle by Wendy Schoen

Other Pattern News: Precious Peeps Crib Set by Love & Stitches is no longer available.