Bobbins and Bombshells: sewing patterns

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

My Vintage Vanity: Sewing Patterns

Signing up for the Vintage Sewing Pledge 2015, meant I had to go through my collection of vintage and retro sewing patterns. I thought it would be fun to share a little glimpse!

In my sewing room I store them in a bin on my bookcase. All of my commercial patterns are vintage or repro/retro and are stored in the red bin. In the black bin are my own drafted patterns which I tend to use more often.

What I love about the vintage pledge is that it is forcing me to use my collection of purchased patterns and not just collect them.

These are some of my repro and retro patterns. I love that the pattern companies are re-issuing old hard to find vintage patterns. I've chosen most of these for my pledge!

A small sampling of my vintage dress patterns. I really need to utilize these more!

Vintage lingerie, nightgowns, and bed jackets. Love!

Vintage jackets and coats.

The possibilities are endless! Do you collect vintage sewing patterns? Do you use them or are they more for inspiration? Have you joined the vintage pledge?

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Mid-Week Inspiration: Sewing for Summer

Beach vacations are booked (Key West in May)! Summer will arrive...at some point! Lately, I've been inspired to start sewing up some Summer fashions. Now is the time to get the stash organized and patterns planned.

How about some beach cover-ups?

For inspiration, any day of the week, follow me on Pinterest.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

My Projects: Black Swiss Dot Peasant Blouse

After being inspired to make myself some peasant blouses this Summer, I have one of several complete!

I used black Swiss dot and vintage pattern Butterick 9768 pictured below. Like the lady in blue, I paired mine with a gingham skirt.

The pattern is super simple and fast, which I am hoping will mean I can find the time to complete at least two more before the Summer is over. I would love even more!

Photos were taken last Saturday on a very hot day here in Brooklyn on our way to the Renegade Craft Fair.

I love this blouse and I can't wait to make more!

Black Swiss Dot blouse: Made by me

Vintage gingham skirt: Trade at Guvnor's

White Bow Sandals: DSW

Vintage red raffia purse: St. Louis (forgot the name of the store!)

Cherry necklace: Trashy Diva (gift from Husband on our Honeymoon in New Orleans!)

Sunglasses: Tres Noir from Betty Page Clothing

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

My View: New Craft Room!

I have moved in my new apartment! Since I took a break from Bobbins And Bombshells to move and settle in to my new place, I only see it fitting that my first post is pics of my new craft room. Surely the highlight of my new place!!

My mother's needle "notebook" above.

I can't wait to start spending my free time in here!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

My Vintage Vanity: Sewing Patterns

**Have a peek into my vintage collection.**

The vintage community is so generous. It never ceases to amaze me how resourceful, helpful, and kind my fellow vintage sellers can be. I recently received a sizable package of vintage patterns from the super sweet Emily of Tea Street Vintage! She was given a huge lot of them and sent me the ones that she couldn't sell due to missing pattern pieces. Lucky for me the missing pieces are just simple facings and being that I know patternmaking, I can easily and willingly make new ones! Emily knew that and sent them to me free of charge! Thank you Emily...I can't wait to get started on my new projects!

Here's a small sampling of the many she sent.

I must get started on this one right away!

So simple...but I really love it!

This can go in many directions!

Please visit Emily's Etsy store, Tea Street Vintage for some amazing vintage finds. (psst..she's having a sale!) and follow her on Twitter @teastreetvtg.

5/26/10 Edit- Emily is now offering my dear readers ( that's you!) 10% off any sewing patterns in her shop, Tea Street Vintage, when you mention Bobbins and Bombshells in the Notes to Sellers! She will be listing more patterns this week! Don't forget to mention you read about it here! Happy Shopping!

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Newly Listed This Week!

My computer troubles are behind me (knock on wood) so I am back in business! Here are a few items I listed in my vintage store, Femme Fatale Vintage, this week:

Vintage 1950's Tea Dyed Nylon Tulle Crinoline Ruffled Petticoat-$75

Vintage 1950's Vogue Pattern 7149 Housecoat Brunchcoat Robe- $6

1950s Vogue Pattern 7137 Two Piece Pyjamas-$6

Vintage 1970's Simplicity Pattern 6048 Jiffy Robe-$5

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Newly Listed This Week!

It's been another busy week! I did not get back into my blogging schedule as intended but I did manage to list some more vintage sewing patterns in my Etsy shop, Femme Fatale Vintage! I am also hosting a Stock Up Sale! Buy any FIVE patterns for $20!

Here is what's new: