1940s Robe!

Robe, housecoat, dressing gown... whatever the you call it, whatever the differences are, I'm obsessed with the 1940s style.  40s styles were very fitted with narrowish hips and sculpted, pronounced shoulders.  Very feminine and iconic of the war-time era.

Take a look-










The crocheted kimono i made and my modernish cotton one, though cute and purposeful, just don't come to the bar, so to speak.  So what's a girl to do?
Why, sew one of course!



Look at the Butterick pattern i found online after only a few minutes of searching.  Not only can I buy it brand-new, but i can make it with long or short sleeves! 
I think it's very elegant.  I cannot wait to pick up the pattern and get to work on a long sleeved one for fall/winter.


I am really liking the flowered fabric the left robe is made of







I think it's my new obsession!

  I like this print, but am thinking it may be too large. (?)

 This could easily be a good 40s color.

  When making vintage clothing, one can never go wrong with polka dots!

~CLICK HERE to go to the Butterick web page and see the pattern and pictures~
 (this post was not sponsored)

Beth

Just In Time for Cooler Weather

What an unusually cool day it is! Usually in Kansas it is either hot or cold, and then a few days in between that are nice.
Here is a little1950s hat that i'm making for winter that also will keep my ears toasty without messing my hair!
Pictures to come.

(from freevintagecrochet.com)


Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY The Famous "PURITAN" STAR SPANGLED MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40 or
The Famous "PURITAN" MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 40
1 ball Blue Spangle or Blue or color of your choice.
Steel crochet hook No. 7.
2 - 1 inch bone rings.
1st SECTION: Attach thread over a bone ring, ch 2 and work 39 d c over ring, join in 2nd st of ch, ch 3.
2nd Row: Working in back loop of sts only, 1 d c in each of the next 12 sts, ch 3, turn.
3rd Row: Working in both loops of sts, s c in next st, * ch 3, s c in next st, repeat from * across row (12 loops), cut thread.
2nd SECTION: Work 1st 3 rows of 1st section, ch 2 at end of last row, turn (do not cut thread).
4th Row: S c in 1st loop, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * across row, ch 2, turn (11 ch 3 loops and 1 small loop).
5th Row: S c in 1st loop, * ch 3, s c in next loop, repeat from * 9 times, ch 3, s c in last loop, ch 2, turn.
6th Row: S c in 1st loop, * ch 4, s c in next loop, repeat from * 9 times, ch 4, s c in last loop, ch 2, turn. Repeat 6th row 3 times ending last row with ch 3, turn.
10th Row: S c in 1st loop, * ch 5, s c in next loop, repeat from * 9 times, ch 5, s c in last loop, ch 3, turn. Repeat 10th row 20 times, ch 4 at end of last row.
Next Row: S c in 1st loop, * ch 5, s c in next loop, repeat from * 9 times, ch 5, s c in last loop, ch 4, turn. Repeat last row 11 times ending last row with ch 3.
Next 21 Rows: Same as 10th row ending last row with ch 2.
Next 4 Rows: Same as 6th row.
Next Row: Same as 5th row.
Next Row: With right side of 1st section toward you, s c in 1st loop of 1st section, s c in 1st loop of 2nd section, * ch 1, s c in next loop of 1st section, ch 1, s c in next loop of 2nd section, repeat from * across row, ch 1, sl st in last s c of 1st section, cut thread.
TIE: With right side of work toward you skip 1st 12 free d c of 1st row, working in back loop of sts, attach thread in next d c, ch 1, s c in same space, 1 s c in each of the next 2 d c, turn.
2nd Row: Ch 1, working through both loops of sts, s c in same space, 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, turn. Repeat last row 51 times, cut thread. Work another tie at opposite end in same manner.

New Old Patterns (Vintage Vouge)

After seeing that Vouge patterns were on sale at our local fabric store, i decided to look them up to see if they had any 'new' (reproduction) vintage ones.

Do they ever!

Not only that, but the biggest selection i have ever seen!

CLICK HERE to go to the Vintage Vouge homepage.

They have everything from sundresses to wedding dresses, from suits to coats and even a few hat patterns!

They are all from the 1930s thru the 50s and two 60s patterns. 

All you have to do is click on one and it tells you the price, sewing level and whatever drawings and fabric suggestions, notions and etc. that you would see on the back of the pattern.

I cant wait to go to the store!

This 1938 ensemble is definatley one of my favorites.  I have lots of 50s and 60s dresses i've found at thrift stores and the like, but do not own any 30s stuff, save family photos.  Why not make a bunch in whatever colors i like?

I also CANNOT RESIST this 1947 suit.  I think it looks very much like the suit Allie Fortune wears on the cover of the book Miss Fortune (by Sara Mills).
I love it!






Ok, those two are my favorite, but who doesnt love 1940s A-line dresses?  The only down side to this one is that its at an advanced sewing level :(




1952 flattering coat dress


1946 dress (isnt the model cute?)




I'm deaply considering  this 1933 Nacy Drew looking suit





APRONS!!!!

And who doesnt love wedding dresses...






and dont forget the hats!

(30s and 40s)


(40s-50s)



...Ok so i'm obviously not going to buy everything i've shown.. i dont think... but  now we both know of some awsome vintage patterns that arnet over 50s yrs old and make us nervous.  We can also skip the next strange colored frock we like the style but not the pattern we see, because i can make one with whatever print i like!
I hope you enjoyed!
Beth

Free Vintage Crochet/Knitting Pattern: Easy 1940s Ladies Bolero

Good morning and welcome back to Victory Vintage.  Today i am showcasing  a pattern i am just finishing up.  I fell in love with this on the web (i'm sorry i dont know where i got it) and commenced to making it.

What vintage projects are you working on this week?

So long,
Beth

Favorite Vintage Crochet Pattern: The Ribbed Collar

Here we go!  Starting off the wonderful week with (drum roll, please) one of my infamous Favorite Vintage Crochet Pattern posts!

Came across this one a while back and fell in love.  Its an original pattern from 1935!  Back in those days (Great Depression) women made old dresses new again or dressed up an every day one with handmade collars and cuffs (sewed, crocheted, knitted, etc.).  I love this because my Grandma Mae swore upon the saying "use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without!"  She grew up in eastern Colorado (dust bowl country!) during the 30s and loved anyone who was resourceful and hated anyone who wasn't.  I've always had some of that mentality from her teachings which i part of why i love it.

Another reason why i am so in love with it is that it appears to be VERY similar to the collar on Ginger Rogers dress in Swing Time (1936) when she dances with Fred does it not?



Of course, it is a little different.  But with a few modifications we all could be lookin like that gorgeous blonde!


Here's the pattern!!! Enjoy.

The Ribbed Collar

This free pattern originally published in A Bookful of Crochet, Book No. 52.

Materials: Clark's O.N.T. Mercerized Crochet, size 20, White or Ecru, 6 balls. Milward's steel crochet hook No. 5.
Make a ch 5 inches long. 1st row: Ch 3, d c in 4th ch from hook, d c in each st of foundation ch, turn. 2nd row: Ch 3 (to count as 1 d c), d c in 2nd d c of previous row, always picking up only the front loop throughout work. 1 d c in each d c across ending row with a d c over turn­ing ch-3. Turn. 3rd row: Ch 1, s c in 2nd d c of previous row, s c in each d c across, ending row with s c over turning ch-3. Turn. 4th row: Ch 1, s c in 2nd s c of previous row, s c in each s c across ending row with s c over turning ch-1. Turn. 5th row: Ch 3, d c in 2nd s c of previous row, d c in each s c across, ending with d c over turning ch-1. Turn. Repeat from beginning of 2nd row to 5th row incl, until work measures 51 inches. Complete work with the 3rd row. Break off. Attach thread to 4th ch of foundation ch, * skip the next 2 d c rows, sl st through each of next 2 s c rows. Repeat from * to end of collar. Fasten off. Make a loop on right side of collar and a button on the left side. Press pleats in place.


From Free Vintage Crochet.com

Free Vintage Crochet Pattern: Perky Snood

Here it is!  The cutest, easiest little snood pattern of all time.
Using a yarn color similar to your hair color is more conservative but feel free to use what ever you would like.  Personally, I've had my eye on a yellow, red and orange blend of yarn that i just might have to try.  And remember that you can substitute the 4-ply wool and  size 3 hook for any other kind of yarn or hook as long as your gauge is the same.
Original 1942 pattern from
http://www.knitting-crochet.com/

~Perky Snood

Materials:
2 oz. 4-ply wool.
1 crochet hook, size 3- 1 yd. grosgrain ribbon.
23 inches round elastic.
Gauge:
4 meshes -- 3 inches.

Perky Snood

Ch. 49. First Row--~ long treble crochet (long tr.) in 12th st. from hook, * ch. 4, skip 4 sts. on ch. 1 long tr. in next st.; repeat from *, ending ch. 4, skip 1 st., 1 long tr. in last st. Ch. 9, turn.

Row 2- l long tr. in first long tr. of Row below, * ch. 4, 1 long tr. in next long tr.; repeat from *, ending ch. 4, 1 long tr. in 5th st. of turning ch., ch. 4, 1 long tr. in same st. as last long tr. Ch. 9, turn.

Repeat last Row 6 times (23 meshes). Ch. 9, turn.

Row 9--Skip ch. 4, 1 long tr. in next long tr., * ch. 4, 1 long tr. in next long tr.; repeat from *, ending ch. 4, 1 long tr. in 5th st. of turning ch. (23 meshes). Ch. 9, turn. Repeat last Row 7 times, ending last Row ch. 5 instead of 9.

Row 17--Skip ch. 4, 1 long tr. in next long tr., work even to within 2 meshes of end, ch. 4; yarn over3 times, insert hook in next long tr. and draw up a loop, over, take off 2 loops 3 times in succession, wrap yarn over hook 3 times, insert hook in 5th st. of turning ch. and draw up a loop (6 loops on hook), over, take off 2 loops 3 times in succession, over, take off 3 loops (a decreasing long tr.), ch. 5, turn.

Row 18--Skip ch. 4, : long tr. in next long tr., work 18 meshes, ch. 4, work a decreasing long tr. in last u long tr. Ch. 5, turn.

Decrease 1 mesh each side of each of next 6 rows as in last Row. Ch. l, do not turn.

Border. Sew ends of a 22-inch piece of round elastic together. Working around elastic, work 2 S.C. in each mesh on entire outer edge, join with slip st. to first S.C. Fasten off.

Make a tailored bow of ribbon and sew to front of snood as shown in illustration.

~

This pattern is similar to the one worn by pin up model Miss Amanda Lee and sold on Etsy