Wednesday, August 31, 2011

French Antique Silver & Gilded Seam Ripper Knives



French Antique Silver & Gilded Seam Ripper Knives 

Sold on August 29, 2011 for $55.63.


Seller stated these little antique seam knives are both French. One is solid silver and has the boar's head French silver hallmark for 800/1000 pure silver. It has a striking hammered surface with a raised design. 

The other is gilded metal with an embossed flower basket design on both sides. They are both in excellent condition with no dents, repairs or other damage. They measure about 4 1/4" long and the steel blades are in nice condition, intact and sharp. They were probably once part of French sewing sets.


Monday, August 29, 2011

1950's Modes Royale 1719 Vintage Sewing Pattern Evening Gown



1950's Modes Royale 1719 Vintage Sewing Pattern Evening Gown

Sold on August 28, 2011 for $87.00.

Condition: Seller stated there is no envelope with this one. The instruction  sheet and the picture  are all in one and  intact. This unprinted pattern  appears to be in fair and usable condition and has not become fragile. This pattern has been used.


Friday, August 26, 2011

Vintage 1960's Vogue Pattern Counter Catalog Dec 1961


Vintage 1960's Vogue Pattern Counter Catalog Dec 1961

Sold on August 25, 2011 for $227.51.

Condition: The seller stated the catalog has all the top designers are in this book Dior, Griff, Patou, and more. The book is for sale as is and has the original binding and pages, the binding is in good condition and the book is a time capsule for anyone interested in fashion.


Wednesday, August 24, 2011

1950's Simplicity 8346 Vintage Sewing Pattern Strapless Bridal Dress Gown


1950's Simplicity 8346 Vintage Sewing Pattern Strapless Bridal Dress Gown

Sold on August 22, 2011 for $49.99.

Condition: Seller stated pattern is clean & complete; the instruction sheet is included. The envelope has some pen-writing on front and some light crinkling. 


Tuesday, August 23, 2011

1940's Butterick 1989 Vintage Sewing Pattern Evening Gown



1940's Butterick 1989 Vintage Sewing Pattern Evening Gown

Sold on August 20, 2011 for $93.78.

Condition: Seller stated pattern all pattern pieces and instructions are included and this is an unprinted pattern with perforated markings. The pattern cover is quite tattered and has a big piece of tape across the front but all necessary information is readable. The pattern itself is in nice, usable condition but please note that one bodice piece also has tape on it so it should not be pressed with a hot iron.


Monday, August 22, 2011

Simplicity 3766 1950's Misses Petticoat and Slip




















Cut and Complete with instructions
Bust 30" Sold on ebay in August for
$9.99

But...this one




















Cut and Complete with instructions
Bust 31 sold for $18.00 in August on
Etsy.






















Sunday, August 21, 2011

Vintage 1960's Vogue Paris Original 1175 Sewing Pattern Dress Designer Gres


Vintage 1960's Vogue Paris Original 1175 Sewing Pattern Dress Designer Gres 

Sold on August 7, 2011 for $71.00

Condition: The seller stated the pattern is complete with instructions. The pieces have been cut and are in good condition.


Saturday, August 20, 2011

Vintage 1960's Vogue Paris Original 1195 Dress Pattern Designer Nina Ricci


Vintage 1960's Vogue Paris Original 1195 Dress Pattern Designer Nina Ricci

Sold for August 7, 2011 for $42.55

Condition: Seller stated pattern has been cut by a skilled seamstress and is in good condition. Complete with instructions.


Thursday, August 18, 2011

Vintage 1950's McCall's 4041 Sewing Pattern Day or Evening Dress Pattern


Vintage 1950's McCall's 4041 Sewing Pattern Day or Evening Dress Pattern 

Sold on August 7, 2011 for $47.55

Condition: Seller stated it seems unused and all the pieces are there except the stole, which is of course very easy to replicate,  has instructions and the envelope and instructions has yellowed a bit and the envelope has little tears. 


Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Vintage Vogue Special Design S-4727 Sewing Pattern Women's Gored Dress


This is a Vintage Vogue Special Design S-4727 Sewing Pattern womens gored dress. This pattern sold at an ebay auction for $57.55 in August 2011. The seller stated it is printed, looks used and is complete; some stains on some pattern pieces, has instructions which are torn but all there and readable and the pattern and envelope has yellowed a bit and the envelope also has some tears.

24 Fine Metal Picture Pattern Pierced Buttons


Here is 24 metal buttons all measuring around 1 " diameter. 
These buttons sold for $39.00 in August 2011.

Vintage 1950's McCall's Counter Pattern Catalog February 1953


This is a Vintage McCall's Counter Pattern Catalog. This is the Needlework and Transfer issue. This catalog sold at an ebay auction for $180.18 in August 2011. 

Vintage Vogue Paris Original 1532 Sewing Pattern Womens's Dress & Jacket Designer Balmain


This is Vintage Vogue Paris Original 1532 Sewing Pattern Womens's Dress and Jacket designed by Balmain. This pattern sold at an ebay auction for $100.00 in August 2011. The seller stated all pattern pieces and instructions are included and this pattern was in very nice condition.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Vintage 1940s Hollywood Sewing Pattern 1778 Miss Play Suit Halter


This is Hollywood 1778 Sewing Pattern Womens's Halter Playsuit. This pattern sold at an ebay auction for $126.19 in August 2011. The seller stated this unprinted pattern appears to have never been used, still factory folded. Envelope is in good condition.



Monday, August 15, 2011

McCall 5335 Ladies Stunning 1920s Art Deco Coat with Variations




















McCall 5335 Ladies' & Misses' Coat.
Size 40. Copyright 1928. Complete pattern.
Sold for $224.72 on August 15, 2011

Simplicity 4320 1950's Glamorous Halter or Strapless Top



















This little number sold for $52.00 on August 15, 2011.
The pattern was cut but complete.

Vintag Vogue Paris Original 1400 Sewing Pattern Designer Lanvin Evening Dress


This is Vogue Paris Original 1400 Sewing Pattern Womens's Evening Dress designed by Lanvin. This pattern sold at an ebay auction for $223.50 in August 2011. The seller stated the pattern is uncut, folded, and complete. Envelope shows some signs of wear, but is still functional.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Vintage Vogue Paris Original 1722 Designer Pierre Cardin Dress & Cape Pattern


This is Vogue Paris Original 1722 Sewing Pattern Womens's Dress and Cape designed by Pierre Cardin. This pattern sold at an ebay auction for $167.50 in August 2011. The seller stated it was uncut, no label.

Simplicity 7939




















This uncut size 14 1977 Handkerchief Dress
ala Stevie Nicks sold for $32.72 on ebay in
April 2011.

1958 Vogue Paris Original 1403 Designer Jacques Griffe Dress with Label


This is Vogue Paris Original 1403 Sewing Pattern Womens's Dress designed by Jacques Griffe. This pattern sold at an ebay auction for $309.00. The seller stated it was unused and in perfect condition. The cloth label was included.

Vintage 1930's Paris Pattern Catalog Book Modes et Travaux


This is the July 1933 issue of a French Pattern Book - Modes et Travaux. This sold at an ebay auction for $51.00. The seller stated the book is 46 pages long and is in good condition with the front cover loose and the back cover missing and is In French.

Saturday, August 13, 2011

McCall's 8042 1960's Vintage Sewing Pattern Pauline Trigere Bare Shoulder Dress & Scarf


This McCall's 8042 Pauline Trigere Women's Dress and scarf. This pattern sold at an ebay auction for $51.00. The seller stated the pattern is in cut & complete condition however the bodice has been lengthened but nothing that can't be easily repaired. Pattern jacket shows age-related shelf wear & yellowing and is brittle but it is still very clear & legible.

McCall's 3693 Vintage Sewing Pattern Women's Dress Cape Flounce


This McCall's 3693 Women's Dress with or 
without flounce and cape is dated 1952. 
This pattern sold at an ebay auction for $20.93. 
The seller stated it had been cut and was complete. 
The envelope is tattered but usable.

1954 Vintage Vogue 829 Couturier Design Sewing Pattern Slim Dress & Coat

This Vogue 829 Couturier Design for a Women's Dress and Coat 
sold at an ebay auction for $27.88. This pattern was used and refolded up.

Vintage Singer Sewing Machine Drawers With Hangers & Key


I thought these Vintage Singer Treadle Sewing Machine drawers were 
just absolutely beautiful! As you can see by the picture they are in
excellent condition and the key was even with them. These sold at an ebay
auction for $82.50.

Butterick 4869 Vintage Sewing Pattern Bathing Swim Suit & Cover Up


This Butterick 4869 Swim Suit / Beach Coat dating to the late 1940s or early 1950's. This pattern sold at an ebay auction for $57.00. The seller stated it is complete with instructions and 10 unprinted pieces. In very nice condition, though the pieces will need to be pressed. 

Vintage Vogue Designer Sewing Pattern Sew In Tags Labels


These vintage Vogue sew in tags / labels brought a 
pretty good price of $102.57 at an ebay auction.

1955 Vintage Vogue Couturier Design 858 Pattern Women's Dress & Bolero


This beauty sold for $180.50 at an Ebay auction.
Pattern was factory and the envelope had some wear to the edges.

1954 Vogue Couturier Design 1265 Jacques Fath Dress


Absolutely stunning!!!
This beauty fetched $325.00 at an ebay auction!
The vintage pattern was listed as 'new' condition 
because it was never used and is in like-new condition. 


Rare Vintage 1940s Hollywood Counter Pattern Catalog 1946



Wow! Wow! Wow!
This February 1946 Hollywood Pattern Catalog
fetched a whopping $377.01. The book was said to 
be complete and in in excellent condition.




Thursday, August 11, 2011

Vogue Paris Original 1377 Sewing Pattern Designer Jean Patou One Piece Dress


This pattern sold for $160.50 on an ebay auction.
Listing stated it appeared to be uncut and the 
envelope showed some wear and to the bottom.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011