Exploring McCalls Vintage Sewing Patterns from the 1960s
2 brightly colored outfits from the mid-century sewn with McCalls sewing patterns.
Tag: sewing
Sewing for Spring: Vintage Patterns from Good Housekeeping 1963
The January 1963 Good Housekeeping highlighted spring sewing projects featuring Simplicity patterns for various outfits suitable for city and country.
DIY Embroidery for Matching Gingham Outfits
In the June 1963 Good Housekeeping edition, moms learned to create matching embroidered gingham dresses for themselves and daughters.
1960s Flirty Party Dresses for Date Night Inspiration
Explore five flirty party dresses from December 1964’s Ladies Home Journal, showcasing vibrant styles perfect for date nights.
1954 – How to Fit a Sewing Pattern
A timeless technique for sewers
1952 – Pfaff on Lay-a-way
A desire, a goal, and a prized possession.
1957 – Friends, Fashion, and Sewing
Love clothes, not boys
1961 – Choose your Thread and Needles Wisely
A useful fabric, thread, and needle chart from Coats & Clark
1961 – Sewing Machine Memories
The wonderful hum of a mid-century Singer.
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