Annette1 said... What a great outfit, with a true vintage flare! 7/2/08 10:31 PM
moushka said... Great pattern, your version is super. Can't wait to see the final version. FWIW, I think the pattern dates from the early 'thirties as vests, the flat, pancake-like hat style, and flat hair puffs over the ears, were popular early in the decade. I'm pretty sure it's not forties; the proportions are definitely earlier. Sue 7/3/08 0:33 AM
Anabolina said... Thanks moushka, I'm no good with dating patterns, the ebay listing said 40s, so that's what I was thinking, but you're right, it does look a lot more 30s. Awesome as I've really been feeling that decade lately. 7/3/08 1:19 PM
What a great outfit, with a true vintage flare!
7/2/08 10:31 PM
Great pattern, your version is super. Can't wait to see the final version. FWIW, I think the pattern dates from the early 'thirties as vests, the flat, pancake-like hat style, and flat hair puffs over the ears, were popular early in the decade. I'm pretty sure it's not forties; the proportions are definitely earlier. Sue
7/3/08 0:33 AM
Thanks moushka, I'm no good with dating patterns, the ebay listing said 40s, so that's what I was thinking, but you're right, it does look a lot more 30s. Awesome as I've really been feeling that decade lately.
7/3/08 1:19 PM
Cool vintage pattern!
7/3/08 5:51 PM
What an awesome pattern, and your version is lovely--great color fabric.
7/4/08 0:46 AM