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Pattern_Nut

Minneapolis, MN, US
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Dissatisfied with the clothing choices offered in petite sizes, I began learning to sew as an adult. About ten years ago I discovered vintage patterns, which I love for both style and fit. I collect and sew patterns from the 1930s, 40s and 50s with particular interest in tailored jackets and coats. My sewing teacher, mentor and fairy godmother--without her, heaven knows, I would not be posting in Readers Closet.

craft interests: sewing

Member Since: 02/14/2009

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Vintage pattern, McCall 8944, published 1936

Feb 21, 2009
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The words "dapper" and "natty" come to mind when I wear my 1936 seersucker jacket.  This was the first project my sewing teacher helped me with, six years ago, when I was despairing of ever...

1934 polo coat

Feb 21, 2009
2 comments

Vintage pattern McCall 7842, published 1934. 

1950 Belted Topper

Feb 21, 2009
3 comments

Vintage Butterick pattern, "Boxy or Belted Topper," 1950.  I sewed this in a coat-making class at Treadle Yard Goods, St. Paul, MN, Nov.-Dec. 2008.  Excellent for warmth and fashion while...

1941 "Misses' Mannish Jacket" (#3 of 3)

Feb 20, 2009

One of a three-jacket project to build tailoring skills.

1941 "Misses' Mannish Jacket" (#2 of 3)

Feb 20, 2009
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One of a three-jacket project to build tailoring skills.

1941 "Misses' Mannish Jacket" (#1 of 3)

Feb 20, 2009
6 comments

I fell in love with the drawing and the classic lines of this jacket based on a man's sportcoat.  My sewing teacher challenged me to cut and sew three versions at once to...


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Re: Vintage pattern, McCall 8944, published 1936

Paulette--I bought this pattern on eBay. Have you checked eBay? From www.ebay.com go to Collectibles--Sewing (1930-now)--Patterns. You can set up a search for this particular pattern number and get e-mail alerts about auctions. From eBay's Patterns page also see "Matching eBay Stores." I especially like All Original Patterns Vintage4Me2. If I were you I would contact this vendor, explained what I was looking for, and see if she could keep an eye out for patterns for you.

If you should sew up this pattern I hope you will share the results with us!

posted: 10:05 pm on August 14th  

Re: 1950 Belted Topper

I did contact Butterick, and they replied quickly and enthusiastically. I offered to send them the original pattern pieces, but they said they could work with the illustrations on the pattern envelope. So, as far as I know, this pattern is under consideration for reissuing.

posted: 10:44 pm on July 1st  

Re: Vintage pattern, McCall 8944, published 1936

Thank you, sewdizzy. This was my first project with my sewing teacher but not my first jacket. The excitement of seeing this come together greatly outweighed the patience.

posted: 9:20 pm on March 23rd