❤️1960’s Sewing Patterns❤️
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- Oh, there’s more. We’ll do some next month and take another look inside the McCall’s Pattern Fashion magazines.😄 Happy Weekend!
Patterns Featured:
McCall’s 7296 (jumpers & tops)
Butterick 5466 (yoked dresses bell sleeves)
McCall’s 7064 (shirt dress maxi)
Simplicity 4903 (belted dress - Jackie O)
Simplicity 7724 (tent mini dress)
McCall’s 6803 (shift, button at waist)
Simplicity 7529 (color block tent dress)
Simplicity 6960 (white gloves pink dress)
McCall’s 5548 (jacket & coat)
Vogue 9812 (riding jackets)
McCall’s 8761 (button trapeze dress)
McCall’s 7491 (evening low-back dress)
McCall’s 7248 (low back button dress in magazine)
McCall’s 7002 (coordinates, skirt, dress, jacket)
Vogue 6767 (ostrich feathers hem trapeze)
Simplicity 5416 (capelet, poncho)
Vogue 5345 (stole coat)
Vogue 7044 (dress and coat)
Simplicity 5067 (belted column dress)
McCall’s 6821 (bathing suit, poncho)
Simplicity 8573 (palazzo pants, tops)
Vogue 7069 (pleated full dresses)
McCall’s 8163 (double breasted coat)
Simplicity 7069 (slips)
Simplicity 6215 (1974 colorblock dress) - Zábava
I absolutely LOVE 1960’s patterns! You mentioned you are too young to remember the 1960’s, but since I was born in late 1950, the 1960’s were my teen years. By the time I was 14, I was sewing all my own clothing. We were so blessed in our tiny little school to have a home economics teacher who would allow us to do what we COULD do rather than making us follow a prescribed regimen for each school year. We sewed a lot of suits, coats, dresses, etc., with wool we ordered from a big woolen company on the east coast (a big deal to us - we were in rural Oklahoma!). We lined, underlined, used horse hair interlining in our coats - truly couture for such a a little rural school! I haven’t sewn in years and know there are much better techniques now that I don’t know, but I really hope to get back into it by the end of the summer - having cataract surgery next month so it will be a while!
Sorry this is so long, but I am so happy to have found your videos! You are so inspiring! Thank you!
I love 1960s sewing patterns, although their sizing was different then todays sizing. So i find i have to fudge around with that. Here i go with one of my stories...lol like i said my grandmother was a tailor and she taught me to sew. When i was 12 which was 1973, my grandmother gave me a 1952 sears catalog she had laying around. I became obsessed with that thing. I would look at the fashion in there and it just blew my mind. I would sit and sketch designs from this catalog and mix it with 1973 styles. Then one day i was at my aunts house and behind her house was a bit of woods and beyond a field and me and my cousin would go walking back there and just hang out. So this time we did our usual thing and we came upon some boxes and what look like some trash so we were looking around and i opened this smallish box and i about had a heart attack! It was full of 1960s patterns. You would have thought i won the lottery. I took that box home and my mom said what are you going to do with those? I said...im going to make them! She said..but honey these are from the 1960s, of which my grandmother sitting at the dining table, said to my mother...Allena(that was my mothers name), you leave her be, she has a passion, let her discover it. From then on i was obsessed with old pattern. Not long after that my grandmother brought me a box she had and gave it to me. She said this is where my passion for sewing started and i want you to have it. It contain 6 old patterns that she had kept all these yrs. They were from 1927 to 1932. They were her favorites and she held on to them all those yrs. Also in that box was my great great grandmother wedding dress that she made by hand with no sewing machine. All of which i still have including the 1960s patterns i found.
I was born in 1952. Started sewing in 1960... sewed my way thru 4-H, Jr. High, High School and still sewing today at 66!! LOL I am enjoying your "love fest" of the 1960's patterns. So many of the patterns you show I have either sewn that exact one, or one very similar to it. I have never been one to run to the Mall and buy clothes so I can look EXACTLY like everyone else! LOL I love to sew with wild colors and patterns. I have always had trouble with ready to wear as I was SHORT! (5 foot on a good day and slightly shrinking!) Even mini-skirts were knee length on me! LOL I found a mock wrap miniskirt/skort pattern, made some major length adjustments and proudly wore my 14 inch long miniskirt! (that was actually a pair of shorts with a mock wrap ) and managed NOT to disgrace myself when I bent over!! LOL I now live south of Miami Florida where everyday is summer. All my clothes from up in the Snow Belt (even the summer clothes!) were too heavy to wear. I discovered the joy of sewing simple shifts and shirtwaist sundresses in Lilly Pulitzer fabric/Key West hand blocked fabric (yes.. you can still find ORIGINAL Lilly Pulitzer fabric!!From the 1960-1970!!) I love marching to the beat of my own drummer and wearing one of a kind clothing!
I love what you’ve written, Connie!! Heck yes, march to the beat of your own drummer!! That’s what makes the world interesting and fun.👏👏I’m envying your hot and sunny days, my friend. We were set to vacation in our wildly-adored Naples, FL in February but something came up. So I am really missing Florida. And how do you find the vintage Lily fabric? Online auctions? If that fabric doesn’t scream sunshine, I don’t know what does!!
I just love these patterns i came to Canada in 1968 I was engaged to my husband and I was 16. I came as immigrant I could sew so good and these patterns were available oh my God you
Brought memories and tears to my eyes this was my happy time I was young and healthy anyway thanks to bring me memories I even start to sew again 🤗🤗😘 a friend from Ontario Canada
Yes, I LOVE the 1960's era styles. I love the classic, elegant details: the necklines; the collars; the ruffles; the various belt detail; everything about them. The styles are so ladylike, so elegant, so sassy and so classy, oh and so flattering. Btw: I'm currently sewing up a dress from a 1963 pattern. When I learn how to share picture on CZcams ( if it's even possible) I will share one of the finished project.
I had forgotten how much I loved these styles. Born in 53 so I was just getting interested in fashion in the 60’s. Loved, loved, loved my tent and yoked shift dresses; and they were so easy to sew. My neighbor sewed Vogue patterns for me as neither me nor my Mom wanted to attempt them. Great memories. Thank you!!
Vogue always had that reputation - being just a bit out of reach. Or somehow you had “arrived” if you sewed Vogue. Well, I’ve just sewn a Vogue pattern and I’d like to give them a piece of my mind!! LOL
I couldn’t agree more about tent/yoke shift dresses. I’m sitting here in one, having just gotten home from church. These are easy to wear, stylish gems. I’m going to make more! Thanks for writing, Lorna.💕
I learned to sew in 1964 and made all my high school clothes! Even my wedding gown in 1969, when I was 18! We celebrate 50 years this year! 2019! I loved the 1960’s.
Happy anniversary, Ellen!!🎊🎉Congratulations on 50 years!! That’s such a milestone. And you made your own wedding gown? Woweee!!! Fantastic. You are a sewing legend.😄💕👍
I was born in1960 and I have some foots wearing such dresses because my mom used to sew them for herself and the same ones for me to not have fabric waste and a good dressed girl. You are looking fabulous in this dress and the patterns are simply wonderful. I think I prefer them as the modern ones. I am looking forward to watch a 60 s dress series made from you. Have a nice weekend and thank you!
I remember this era very well started sewing (self taught) in 1960 the year my daughter was born and she needed clothes and we couldn’t afford to buy them. We were an AF family living in NH and fabric was relatively cheaper than buying readymade so I was launched and have been sewing ever since. Ohhhhh it seems so long ago I am now 79 ... but still sewing. Thank you for your videos they keep me going love ❤️ Joanne
In 1963, I was 13...and just beginning to sew as we had Home Economics in 7th and 8th grade. Love the patterns, use to spend my entire weekend in my room sewing up new outfits. Thanks for sharing. ❤️
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Loved seeing the patterns, yes,I sewed in the 60,s, even in the 50s. Yup, I’m really old. I got a job at our local theater when I was 16 so I would have money for fabric for clothes. I made almost of my clothes thru high school. I was addicted to sewing from the start. Thanks for sharing your love of sewing.
Yes, I love 60’s patterns! I graduated high school in 1967. Great era!
I've owned Simplicity patterns for Ideal Grow-Hair dolls from 1968-1969 that are VERY much like your Simplicity patterns from those years. I had such fun sewing them!
I remember the white gloves, we used to wear them to church!!!! I am going to be 70 this month. And I just finished some pj's for for my great grand son!! Top with buttons down the front. He is 6 and choose his own material. He cracks me up!!
He’s got a wonderful grandma!!😄💕
Born in 54 and absolutely loved the sixties and seventies clothes. I remember so many and wore so many as well. We made a project in home-ec in high school when learning to sew. I made a jumper at home and a pair of pants I believe at school. Loved it so much. Got an A minus simply because I forgot to trim the bulk off the interfacing,LOL The rest was perfect and I did wear it. Oh how I miss those days sometimes but can't go back. Must go forward.
Fabulous !!!!! Patterns....
LOVE the Vogue...60s
When I first learned to sew..
Enjoy your show
Loved wearing gloves. Made you feel special and elegant
Viv you never disappoint with your vlogs. I was born in 1960 and very much remember my mother’s “groovy” wardrobe. The tent dress was particularly memorable because she had about 6 different ones when she was pregnant with my twin brothers. I just love the 60’s and and early 70’s fashion. So much so that my sister and I who were both born in the same month (1 yr & 20 days apart ) are thinking of giving ourselves a 60’s themed party where everyone has to come dressed in 60’s fashion. We’ve been throwing it around and I think your vlog has inspired me to go for it. Of course I’ll have to make us some outfits. Sis is knitter and I’m a sewist so we’ll see what we come up with. My fav of all the patterns in today’s vlog was 7491. Just gorgeous. Happy sewing and fabric shopping from very hot Miami, Florida.
I think I’m going to have to steal that party idea, Ana! What a blast!!💕
The 60s! my time, although I don't remember much of it. In 1960 I was still at school and by 1970 I was married with two littlies, one in 1968 and one in 1969. Love your channel, just been to see Joy, bless her XXXXXX
The 60’s fashions were outstanding! Flattering A-lines, column dresses, trapeze styles, sheaths. I love them all. Thanks for writing, Susan! Glad to have you here.😄💕
You are looking more gorgeous than ever in this video. Love your top. I need two of those. One in black satin and a fun wild print! I remember wearing white gloves in the 70's. You are getting me to love the 60's patterns now too! Watch, you are starting an epidemic. Soon, Big Four will bring them back just because of your videos!!!
So sweet as always. I am in Sunshine Withdrawal and think I’m looking a bit grinchy/vampire here.😪Leave it to Maureen to pick me up!💕Thank you.
@@vivmomsews4962 well, a bit vamp is chic an sassy. Sunshine withdrawal here too! It was snowing here in CT and it's very gray! That is OK because I've been cleaning the oven and kitchen getting ready for my move to a little tiny cottage near the edge of the woods. Sun or no sun, I'm so happy! That is, if he holds it for me until my rental condo is rented! The sun will come out soon there my sunshine! You keep shining bright!!
Is it something that would qualify as “tiny house” living? I see so many videos on CZcams for that movement, and wow does it look appealing. Happy for you!!
@@vivmomsews4962 Yes! 440 square feet. So exciting! It is going to be great! I am going to CZcams it.
Of course, I love the 60’s! I was born in ‘58 and started sewing at age 7. Yes, I made my own prom dress, bikini’s, Barbie clothes....sew fun!
Love all those '60 patterns! I am from 1961!!!! I am getting a small collection too, now I just have to make the time! Have a wonderful day! Christine
I DO remember these styles and sewed many similar dresses (born in 1956). Hats off to the slip pattern-I still wear one under my dress, even though I know its old fashioned these days. It helps to make the dress "hang" nicer as well as prevent any see-through! Much easier than lining a dress any day. I plainly remember wearing white gloves when I was dressed up-always on Sunday to church but at other times as well-weddings and such. I also remember that I had a little purse that HAD to have a handkerchief in it, a small comb and a tiny mirror because that's what young ladies carried. I also PLAINLY remember-being a tomboy- stuffing the gloves in the purse as soon as I was out of sight of my mom and not putting them back on until I had to go home-haha. Yeah, they were pretty much a pain to wear. I also remember a conversation between my mom and her sisters about the "new" fashions with no waist or a straight skirt and although they would be much cheaper to make due to taking less yardage, they were certainly more risque than what they had been wearing and they weren't at all sure they were going to go for the new look. Wow. What a neat memory. Love your videos-I'll be sewing this weekend on something for sure. Stay warm!
Fabulous memories, Kitty! Thank you!💕
I knew it. You're in my age group -- October 1962 baby here. Another video well worth my time to watch and learn. Thank you for that. I, too, love the 60s style. The styles were solid classic foundations and still are. I believe my fascination with the 60s style has a lot to do with my mother. She was a fashionista in her wardrobe and hair, etc. She always looked excellent. I especially love the extra pattern that Michelle from Canada included with your purchase. How thoughtful and spot on! Thank you for sharing.
Your post has given me some insight, thanks! I went for coffee with my neighbor and she asked why I love the 60’s fashions so much. “You didn’t wear them and can’t remember them,” she said. My mom also took great care with her appearance. And the fashions of that decade were classic and classy but also comfortable and not quite as prim and complicated as the decade preceding. Hmmm, it’s fun to think about this.😄👍
I was born 1948' so 1960 and on where wonderful for fashion. I wore some things like you're showing. Those were the days.
As a boomer born in the mid 50's, I am a huge fan of the '60s fashion. I remember wearing white gloves to church on Sundays. I loved those days. I also had a few crinolines (sp) and bloomers that I wore under my dresses.
Say “crinoline” to a Gen X/Y kid and see their face twist into, “huh?”😂 So many memories of white gloves at church. A bygone era, and a lovely one for fashion. Thanks Jill!
Straight up and down for the bodice and horizontal for the skirt🤗for McCall’s 7192
I graduated in 1976 and learned to sew in 4-H. Sewed a lot of my bell bottoms during high school. Requested a sewing machine for graduation and made many outfits until clothing stores came into our area that were so inexpensive it got to be more expensive to see than buy. Specially since Walmart came on the scene. Now I sew very minimal and then it’s things for our grandchildren photo shoots that have now taken my time in place of sewing. Your enthusiasm strikes a sewing nerve in me👏🏻. Who knows maybe I’ll go thru my endless collection of patterns and get back in the saddle 😂. Enjoy your videos 😘actually you just popped up in my feed🙋♀️. Happy sewing ❤️
Lovely to hear from you, Cynthia! Your grandchildren have a wonderful grandma. Mass produced fast fashion definitely dealt sewing a blow, but hey, there’s a small but mighty brigade of us keeping it alive! Younger sewers love the indie patterns. I say, it doesn’t matter what we’re sewing...it only matters that we’re sewing! If you decide to make yourself a dress, I hope it’s smooth sailing and a delight. How could it not be?😄💕
A couple of the patterns you were showing, I used to own and made dresses from. Unfortunately they went in a garage sale many years ago. The dress with the gathered drop waist you mentioned you were going to make out of the red and white striped fabric , my Mom had hired a seamstress to make some dresses for me for school like this. I think I was in 10th grade. Then the A-Line dress showing a white dress on the right with a lace piece down the front. I had made that one myself out of pink sheer cotton fabric. Brings back some memories. I was born in 1953 so I remember a lot of these.
'59 here😉. We wore the gloves at Easter! (Along with hat, lacy anklets, white patent leather Mary Janes!) Loved it!
I like the styles of the 60's and 80's.. I was born in 1969 and I remember looking through the pattern books my mother had from the fabric stores and just really loving those styles. And the 80's were great for me because I was in junior and senior high school
(class of 1987) and my mom made everything and I had an awesome wardrobe. 😋
Think of that ...a handmade wardrobe just for you. Not a lot of people can say that, Kris!! Bless your mom.💕
So classy were the old styles I’m a lover of all old patterns and simply love the fourties n fifties too
I "love the 60's patterns too! Those were my high school days! I made most of my clothing as I could not afford ready to wear. I used several of these patterns, and they were wonderful. I'd love to make them again, but , I don't have the figure for them any longer. Love watching your reviews on these styles. HAPPY SEWING!!
Here...and yes, I love, love, love 1960's patterns--especially the dresses. Can't wait to see M7192 made up. I love the square neckline. I started sewing when I was twelve. My neighbor helped me to get started. I made a lot of different things throughout high school. Mostly dresses because we had a dress code then. My sewing really kicked up after high school. I already told you about the hot pink crepe cocktail dress I made. I also remember making a really nice pair of chocolate brown bell bottoms (by now we're into the late 60s and a zigzag pattern fur vest in creams and tans. That was a nice outfit and I loved wearing it. Also, I remember going to my first job interview with little gloves and a pillbox hat. Oh yes. 😂
I love all the 60's styles. I was in high school and took four years of Home Economics from 65 thru 70. We had a fashion show during one of those years that we had to make our own outfit. When I saw Simplicity 7529 I thought it looks almost identical to the one I made. It is the one on the far right. Mine was a pink sleeveless with a white ruffle down the middle. The old movies of Doris Day and other actresses at that time are some of my favorites. Their clothes were just beautiful and they were unique looking and classy. When I watch your videos on these patterns it takes me back to those days and one of the most beautiful and classy women of all times, Jackie Kennedy. Oh my I could go on and on. I hope you make some of these. Thank you for your videos.
I absolutely get what you’re saying, Dianna! I could go on and on too! When you mentioned fashion show at school, it reminded me of a funny story my older sister had about making shorts that she had to model in home ec. Something had gone horribly wrong and I think she nearly sewed the legs shut; they were so tight she could barely walk. Good times!!😂Thanks for writing!💕
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HI HELLO THERE VIV
DON'T KNOW HOW I MISSED THIS VIDEO
I THOUGHT I HAD SEEN ALL OF YOURS UP TO DATE
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE WATCHING THE ENTHUSIASTIC REACTIONS YOUR HAVE FOR THE 1960'S
I AM GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER. AND I AM SLOWLY SYARTING TO SEW AGAIN
I HAVE STARTED OUT WITH SOME UNUSUAL THINGS... BUT... NONE THE LESS IT IS SEWING
Signing off Scott's wife Vickie 👩🎤
That’s good to hear, Vickie!
I graduated high school in 1969 after taking two years of Home Ec. (sewing for half the year, cooking for the other half). I still sew! The very first pattern you showed was my mid-term project the first year, yellow, frosted linen-like fabric. I have to give my Dad credit for teaching me to put in a zipper. That man could do anything he set his mind to.
The last time I wore little white gloves was to the college Meet & Greet. Wearing them wasn't so bad, but keeping them clean was a real "b%&$h"!
Vertical stripes on top and horizontal on skirt of dress. Can't wait to see your 60's makes!
It was interesting what you said about 1963 I was born then too my mum and dad were married in 1962 and the dress she war was ballerina length with loads of tule petticoats under and her bridesmaids har sisters she’s 1 of 10 so 5 sister and my dads sister all wore beautiful dresses and one of her sisters even had a beehive hair doo will try and find a pic from my mum to show you. Thank you for showing these beautiful dresses xxx
I've just fallen in love with 1960s patterns!!
You and me both, pauline. I can’t get enough of them! I have more to show...stay tuned!😃
I do remember those fashions and sewed a lot of them. We didn't wear the gloves all the time but I don't remember them being a problem at all. I enjoyed mine. I had white kid gloves that I wore when I wanted to wear them.
Dear Viv -- I learned to sew very young -- in Girl Scouts and 4H and from my mom. I have a sister who is 10 years older, and I would watch her sew her own clothes. When I learned, I felt like I was my sister, and it made me so happy. We had a Singer Featherweight -- it is made of metal instead of plastic, and it fits into a seafoam green case. As the youngest of my siblings, I used it last and still have it, and sew with it occasionally.
I'm also a child of the 60's, and I, too, long for the 60's style and aesthetic. I watch Turner Classic Movies, especially for the movies where Edith Head was the costume designer -- think "Rear Window" and those lovely clothes on Grace Kelly. Even old Perry Mason episodes, they are interesting to me for the designs, the clothes, the furniture. There are some really clean lines in design in the early part of the decade. By the time we get to where I can remember things, the clothes were becoming more free and loose, but still beautiful. (I will withhold my comments on the 80's.) There is a used furniture store near me where I live, and their offerings are from the 50s and 60s. Hubby and I go in there to window shop and dream about lasting design and beautiful things to look at -- wall art, well-made actual wood furniture, etc. So I guess I'm taking a long time to say that seeing these patterns is a similar happy moment for me to look at the designs from the 60s and the classic, lasting designs from that era. There is a reason we long to see these things, and I think part of it is the simplicity of composition; very pleasing to the eye, and a spiritual relief from all the chaos in life as we know it now. Yes, things could be chaotic then, too, but what lasts are those things we can see and remember, the physical nostalgia. Thank you, again, for a great post. Have a great weekend, much peace and happiness to you.
I want to print and frame your post, Amy, and hang it in my sewing room. So eloquent and spot on. I’m a bird of a feather with you; old movies and tv shows cause me to say, “Look at her dress! Oh, wow, look how that jacket lapel is cut,” while the rest of my family just wants to watch the show.😂 I’m the owner of a 1957 Featherweight, she’s my little treasure and sews a straight stitch that nothing new can touch. I bought it when I was 17, with my own money ($70) and I use it to this day. Life is uncertain and chaotic now (I happen to believe we are definitely in the end times) and looking back at an era of decorum and class is comforting. Like you say, life was still a wreck back then, but by golly people looked good!!😂Thanks so much for writing.💕
I was in late teens and wearing ladies sizes in the 60's! My sister and I had matching dresses like that last one you showed and love so much! I am enjoying seeing your enthusiasm over these patterns. I makes me want to go get mine out. Yes! I still have them!
If you’ve still got those patterns, you’ve got a little goldmine, peggy! Bravo!!👏👏I adore these styles. However, I just sewed up a 1968 maxi dress (sleeveless with square neck) and the neck facing was mind-numbingly bad. Oh my. Took some shine off the apple. I muddled through and have a terrific mess on the inside of the garment, but at least it’s done. That’s one 1960’s pattern I won’t be revisiting!!
I was born in 1961 n named after "Jacqueline " Kennedy ...she had such beauty style n grace...I wish I had those traits....but I love those fashions...the 50s n the 60s women looked so beautiful truly women the white gloves omg just so graceful awe I remember the mid 60s I just can't say enough about it my teen aunties very gorgeous loved it
Yes, she had beautiful style and such a lovely way about her. What a wonderful person to be named after, Jackie! I feel confident from all the kind things you’ve written to me that you embody the grace of Jackie more than you know.💕
I remember many of those patterns from when my mother and I made the those dresses for me in my high school and college days. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Such fun times for me.
I did sew my own clothes when I was in high school, 1968-1972. I love the memories you are bringing back to me!
Standing ovation from me, Debra!!👏👏
I was born in 1951, so I sewed and wore many of these fashions. You showed one pattern a few weeks ago that sparked a time my best friend and I stayed up most of the night and made that dress. ( we were in high school) We laughed for hours while making the dress. We were determined to wear the dresses to school on Monday. Oh and yes they were made out of the same material. I'm sure we looked really cute! I love your videos!!!
That is the dearest memory ever, Sally. Thank you so much for writing!💕
I just came across your channel!
I also collect vintage patterns and pattern books when I can. Most of my patterns are from the 50s and 60s, from ballgowns to pajamas to loungewear to vests. There was so much femininity to fashion back then - and more imagination in the designs. Many have elements that are wearable today! My favorite pattern catalog is from Modes Royale Patterns which went out of business by 1970. The ones from the 50s are amazing! Such details and an eye for uniqueness!
BTW - I'm a Gen-Xer - born in '68, and only got to see these fashions in family photos and my mom's old clothes in our attic!
Hi MegaMagic, thanks for your note. I totally agree about the femininity and flattering styles of these old patterns. I’m so thankful we can still use them, because in modern fabrics they translate beautifully. I haven’t heard of Modes Royale but I’ll be looking that up! Glad you’re here!😄👍
Love the Vogue patterns. It's still my favorite company. I was one of those 1960's sewists. It was either sew it myself or order something ghastly from Montgomery Wards catalog. BTW, by the mid to late 60's gloves had lost most of their popularity. My mom still wore them, but except for dance class and maybe Easter my gloves sat in a drawer. Thanks for your videos!
I adore your videos and sewed the tent dress in 1966 while in highschool. You brought it all back to mind and I could kiss you. Thanks for your wonderful segments and all the inspiration you provide. P.S. The white gloves were de figure, especially for church on Sunday with black patent shoes and white ankle socks.
Thank you, Carolyn! So nice to receive notes like yours💕
I cannot express how much I enjoyed this video!!! I loved all the patterns. You MUST make the bikini/poncho set! And, I think that even if you never wear it out, you should also make one of the capelets. I can't wait to see you start sewing these patterns up. I was also born in the sixties. I do remember wearing white gloves to church every Sunday.
Thanks violet! So nice to hear from you, and I love your enthusiasm!😄👍
I remember sewing those pattern, my grandmother was a seamstress and I thank her for her patience. You make me smile
I was married in 1965 and a lot of your 60’s patterns are very familiar, and yes we never went anywhere without our gloves and hats. I am in Australia so we may have been a bit behind the times. I love looking at these patterns and you are a fabulous dressmaker ❤️❤️
I was married in 1965 as well. When we shopped downtown we dressed up in dresses, and gloves too. I still remember the hat I wore that looked like an upside down flower pot. For my wedding attire I had a wedding dress then in early evening I changed into a 3 piece wool suit. Hat, gloves and matching shoes to complement the "going away outfit". This was in mid Canada .
Well it was just such a classy time, Barbara. Things have certainly slipped. I love looking back to these fashions and hearing the memories. Thank you for writing!💕
You sounded like a beautiful bride, Ruth!💕
I love all of your 60's patterns! I am looking forward to seeing what you make! 😊
Wow! Look at all those groovy styles and most patterns were just 75 cents!
I was born in 1962 so, like you, I didn’t experience wearing those early years. I do remember my bell bottoms and hip huggers! Loved them! Those were the days and we didn’t even know it. Lol 😂
One funny story.... 👒🧤👗
I was about 5 maybe and Mama dressed me up in my little hat, white gloves and dress for Easter Sunday. Oh yeah, the little white lace topped ankle socks that turned down. Little white shoes with the strap across your foot. Hope you get a visual of that little girl....
Well the church took a group picture and I had already took off the gloves and my hat was sideways in the picture!!! I wasn’t fond of wearing dresses and gloves and hats!!! Guess it showed in the picture. I still have the picture and remember that Sunday very well! I was like - do I have to wear all this silly stuff 🙄 and she said yes it looks so pretty!!! She wondered what happened come picture time!!!
Hope you got a laugh with the story. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
You will look great in all those patterns! I’ll stick to my comfy pants and tops!
Hugs!🤗🌷🧵🧥👚👗👖🧤👒
Love it, pam! Your personality found a way around all the “decor” that had been placed upon it. That’s something to celebrate!!😄💕Also, do you remember Earth Shoes - around junior high time? We always got to get new school shoes and my mom couldn’t believe how ugly the Earth Shoes were, but I just had to have them.😂
Vivmom Sews Oh yes Viv!!! I remember Earth shoes very well.
How funny. Life was good! 🤗
I preferred shorts and tees and jeans and tees.
Then I spent 30 years in the corporate world and had to dress up. Now it’s comfy stretchy clothes!!! 🌷🧵 Hugs Sweetie!
Great collection of patterns, when patterns were single sized. I think I prefer it to the multisized ones of today.
I absolutely agree with you, Colette. It’s easy enough to add a little here or there with a single size. They just feel more...I don’t know...personal. Thanks for writing!😄
I now love the 1960’s dresses too!!! Just made my first A line dress!! Thanks for the inspiration, love your videos!!❤️❤️
Oh my goodness! More patterns. Sadly (I am ancient) I used to have so many of those that I could have sent you to brighten your pattern stash 😂😂 but they went in the trash a couple of years back. It’s strange... things sometimes are just taking up space. It never occurred to me someone would want them xx keep up the lovely Vlogs and stop leading Joy Bernhart astray!! Xx
One man’s trash, another man’s treasure...one woman sees old patterns taking up space and tosses them, another woman stands under her window to catch them!😄Joy is sewing up a storm. I’ll make some more fabric haul videos to keep her going!!🤣
Oh my, how I wish I'd have been downwind (and within catching) of those patterns. Thankfully modern pattern makers are giving us remakes of the classic styles and better still with modern sizing and sewing techniques. But oh how I love the originals.
Delightful. I was in college music school. Wonderful fashion. ❤
So interesting! My mother had some of those patterns and she made dresses that looked exactly like the pattern shows! She used to find fabric on saturday afternoons and make the dress to wear for church the next day. She is amazing! Loved to sew! Your collection is amazing! Cannot wait to see the dress once you've made them. Great finds!
Oh wow, Beverly, your mom was a whiz! A sewing genius! What a lovely memory. Aren’t the old patterns fun? I never tire of them. Thank you for writing!😄💕
My mom and I sewed my school dresses , skirts and shell tops all through the sixties. I loved shifts because they were easy and comfortable to wear at school. My favorite was out of corduroy. It had a yoke and pockets which I cut out opposite nap from main body of dress, that started as a mistake but we made it work. Your patterns are bringing back lots of memories. Thanks!
I love the sixties style! You got some great patterns! I don't remember the style but I do remember my sister and I wearing a hat and gloves with our Easter dress.
My mother always said stripes should go up and down. So do top up and down and horizontal for skirt. You are beautiful so no matter how you do it, it will look great.
I grew up during the era and my mother and her sisters were beautiful during the time.
I have started collecting vintage patterns too. I colour photocopied the fronts of some and made a framed poster for my sewing room. The capelet, I made two. No three, one was sheer, two side to go with sleeveless dinner dress, wore it on a cruise, it got compliments. One was black and the first one was a practice green fabric, I turned it into a great Christmas one with Santa and reindeer sewn to the front and back. I wore it to a Christmas bazaar and got two compliments on it. So fun. The capelet is fast and fun. From a beginner sewer.
I have made a collection of patterns in a computer folder. I often, "save the image," from those available on sites like ebay and etsy. Of course, those can be enlarged, photo shopped, etc. and printed.
The envelope illustrations are gorgeous!! One of my favorite aspects of vintage sewing.👍
You should cut the bodice with the grain as it is marked. It will matter more there than on the skirt. BUT, I did a sleeve crossways once, and it never did do right. I'm not sure I'd mess with the grain! The skirt will be more voluminous! You'll know this, as much sewing as you do! Be sure and keep us posted!
My aunt made me 7 dresses for kindergarten. I loved them. Sleeveless jumpers . Different patterns. I love the memory. Loved my aunt mary. She was a wonderful seamstress and she worked at joann fabrics for years in mansfield ohio. I went to kindergarten in 1968. The same year my husband graduated high school. Lol. The really cool thing is. When my daughter started kindergarten, her husband too graduated high school. My husband and her dad, passed dec of 2001.
Aww, wonderful memories of your Aunt Mary, traci. I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve lost your husband.😢I believe I started kindergarten in 1968 also! My teacher was Mrs. Goldgruber - funny name that has stayed with me. Thanks for writing.
Oh it’s so scary (my age is the scary part) to see patterns I sewed in the 60’s when I was a teen. In fact I may still have a couple of them. They were just so cute and the trapeze dress (which was basically the Twiggy dress) looked fabulous with my White boots that I bought with my babysitting money.
I remember some of these! I sewed my clothes when I was in school. You were 3 years old when I graduated high school!
Oh, I remember those fashions! My mother would go to the city shopping about once a month, and was always dressed ‘so fashionably’. Always wore gloves. They were soft, and beautiful. People got sick less in the days of gloves. We even wore white gloves to church and Sunday School as children. You didn’t stick dirty fingers in your mouth with gloves on. Or put finger prints on glass cases in the department stores.😉 Fru-fru hats too, EVERYWHERE. Men too. We’re were wearing those yoke dresses daily to Jr. and Sr. High school. You bring so many memories back when you show these things. It was definitely a more genteel time where I lived, during those years. Oh, my! Wonderful memories!
Yes & Amen to everything you wrote!!💕
Goodness, we had snow here close to Tacoma WA today too! Getting a little weary, I had to smile though, if we hadn’t already had 18” over three days in February, I would have actually enjoyed a pretty, light snow. At least it warmed up, and most of the snow is gone. Cute patterns. 7044 love the side pockets.
love the 60''s too • adorable patterns
Jumpers never go out of style,I worked for a local Detroit designer who was very successful in the 90s and that’s when I learned the power of the jumper and how to properly sew them,we used wool crepe raw silks and wool gabredene and installed invisible zippers...signed new subbie
Hello Veronica, welcome aboard!😄👍I think it’s interesting (and probably a mite confusing) how Americans call dresses worn over shirts jumpers, and the Brits call pullover sweaters jumpers. But I agree, a jumper is a marvelous garment. You can completely change the look of it with the choice of top worn underneath (in some cases you can wear them with no top underneath, as a stand alone sleeveless dress), and they’re flattering, skimming over what needs to be skimmed over! They have fallen in popularity a bit. But I adore 60’s styles and I’m willing to sew a jumper or two. New Look included a jumper in their 2018 winter pattern release.
I’ve enjoyed our jumper discussion! Thanks!🌸
I recently found the slip pattern and was thrilled to get it. I graduated high school in 1960 and had been making most of my clothes for several years prior.
I loved wearing gloves!
Another fun video, thank you Viv. I just donated a box of vintage patterns that I'd bought as a lot at a local charity store. It was fun owning them but they were mostly from the 40's and 50's and ran from teen school clothes to prom dresses and then I suppose college or working outfits and all very small. You inspired me to check Etsy for a 60's pattern close to my own size now that you have shown us how great those are interpreted in modern fabrics. When it arrives I'll have fun sewing it and think of you and how you inspired me. Have a great weekend!
Love this, Molly! I have some old patterns my neighbor gave me - 40’s and 50’s kids wear. I just can’t see ever making them, so I will probably donate...but then I think of how precious they were to my neighbor and she gave them to me as a gift. Oh my.
Thanks Viv!!!
Viv you make this so much fun. When I was in college all I did was practice. Study. Music school is tuff. No time to sew and no place to sew I lived in a dorm. Looking for patterns is so much fun. Enjoy
When I was small if you went to town you had to dress up and wear gloves. It was a production. Gas was rationed and public transportation was how we got to town.
Wawak is amazing. I buy gutternan thread, all my zippers and needles from there. I have never been disappointed! Love your patterns!!
And wow did my order arrive fast!! I’m a new fan of Wawak.😄👍
I have the same pattern as your freebie! We could make twin dresses. lol I have been buying patterns from the 70s and just recently purchased one of the patterns featuring Marlo Thomas. Of course I wanted to be "That Girl" when I was young. Can't wait to start "That Dress". Anyway, I really just wanted to tell you I remember wearing little white gloves in the 60's and I loved them. I always felt so glamourous. Thanks for sharing your pattern haul, I love your channel.
Marlo was adorable!! Her hats, her gloves, her dresses. So happy you found a pattern to sew up. You’re going to love it!! Thanks for writing, Kathi.💕
I made the 7296 out of blue serge material when I was in highschool I think 1969. Love it! I would love to buy that pattern
I was born in '52 and graduated HS in '70. I did make my own clothes in HS and beyond. I keep watching to see if I recognize any of your patterns. There wasn't much extra money in our house so sewing was the only way to get anything much new.
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Your comment would have been mine. Same years for birth and HS, and I made much of my clothes in high school and for all the formal dinners (my then future) husband and I went to while he was in the National Guards. I remember being thrilled when I got my first pair of white gloves for Easter!! ;-)
Your comment is exactly what I was thinking! My friends and I couldn't afford Vogue! We always bought Simplicity or McCalls! We are the same age!
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Yes, so glad I learned to sew! Home economics started my journey ;-)
I was born in 1950 and started sewing in Junior High Home Ec. For my first project I chose a shift dress in a plaid. I had to work hard to match the plaid but with my mothers help I got it perfectly. I made a lot of clothes though my mother made the ones using more expensive fabric, lol. Like you say, Vogue patterns were too expensive for us.
I loved the blouson dresses of the 60s. I made one In a green paisley. The waist was gathered, rather than elasticated. So, at the top to bottom put together stage (raw seams, no sleeves set in, zip inserted but unhemmed). I tried it on. I discovered that what goes over boobs downwards does not necessarily go over boobs upwards. I got in a muck sweat trying to get the thing off. I had visions of sleeping in it and having to go to work in it. I LOVED the style and the material.... after further struggles I eventually cut myself out of it. A dress I have NEVER forgotten!!!!
Oh no!! I think I cried a little when you said you had to cut yourself out of it!!😭
I'm loving your 60s pattern collection. I've been watching all your vlogs but mostly on my TV lately so I haven't been leaving comments like I usually do when watching on the computer. I hope you don't mind. Right after watching this, I went straight to be that eBay store you mentioned and scored me a few choice patterns also, including S5094. I liked watching you pair the fabric with the patterns too. Happy stitching.
Thanks so much Debbie. I think we all know that we support each other😄👍and comments aren’t necessary. So happy to have you on Team Sewing!!
Thanks for the shoutout! I love the Vogue Evening patterns! Old Hollywood Glamour! I can't wait to see your makes from these patterns. Come back soon!
I love the old school stuff.
That Simplicity 8573 is my style! LOL!
Fantastic patterns and your site. Just love seeing what you are working on. I know I made several princess line dresses for school. Graduated in 1966 so all looks familiar. Your summer dress idea is great. Horizontal lines add width and vertical add height. Holding the fabric to yourself will give a good idea how that cute dress will look. Thanks for the zipper sight. Make lots of trousers and use heavy duty metal zippers for the front closure. Always looking for bargains. Have fun and looking forward to seeing what you make. Happy Spring.
I have to check out that website. Thanks. I wore juvenile versions of some of those styles as a kid in the early 70s. There is a similar pattern out now for the ruffled tent dress in your mag. Simplicity Patterns 8636. Make the one with the ostrich feathers! That Vogue stole coat! Love. Vogue 7044 coat is fab! Those palazzo pants look pleated. Awesome. Groovy.
Thanks for writing, Claudia!😃
Haya. Wonderful haul Viv. Cannot wait to see which patterns you sew. Love the 60s as well, so versatile & fun. Have a great weekend. Thanku for sharing. Anna. x
I just found your podcast and enjoying them. Some of the patterns you were showing in this podcast brought back memories. I had outfits from a couple of them when I was in high school , nursing school and first married. I made a few and my grandmother made me a few. I guess I am showing my age. Lol I have to go through my pattern collection maybe I might be able to make a few for me or my granddaughters.
If you still have some 1960’s patterns, Peg, you’ve got a little goldmine! These styles can so easily be made current with modern fabric, and they’re a blast to wear. We have a lot of nurses in my family, so may I thank you for your service. I know you must be a compassionate, healing kind of person.💕
I was born in 1976 and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the 60’s fashion too. I like the simple clean lines. So classy looking.
Love the patterns from the 1960's. I sewed from Junior High School through 12th grade, graduating in 1966 age 19. These patterns brought back so many memories. There's one that I did not see, that was the Chemise. It was a dress with long bodice and shorter bottom added on. It was all the rave back then. I made a navy blue Chemise dress, trimmed in white pique fabric around the neckline. I loved that dress.
hi Viv, what a treat this was! I love 60s fashion because I was born in the late 50s and my Mum was a home dressmaker. She made me A-line shift dresses which were flattering and I also remember having a shirt dress which I had to wear with a slip as it was semi-sheer. I used to make fancy gowns for my Barbie doll back then too :)
Barbie clothes!!! Love love love!!!💕
I love your videos. You are a natural screen talent. I want to start sewing but feel a bit scared of the process. You are an inspiration.
Bless you Julianne, so complimentary. Thank you!! I understand your fear; sewing can seem utterly overwhelming, but that’s just because we live in the era of massive communication and choice. Pare it down to simplify a bit and start out with a garment that’s going to work: nothing complicated or overly fitted. How about a skirt (elastic waist), a pullover tunic, anything kimono sleeve, a caftan, an A line dress. The fabric guidelines will be right on the envelope, and buy some fabric that you love. (I highly recommend Fabric Mart Fabrics for their fantastic sales.) Pin, cut, sew. Get a few of these basic sews under your belt and your skills grow naturally. Along with your confidence. It truly becomes ...should I say addictive? That word is too fraught. It becomes such a joy that you want to sew more. Even the mistakes and duds move you forward.👍I hope I can be of help along the way! I think you might just fall in love with sewing.💕🌸
Thanks so much for your reply and wise advice. I will finally start sewing the item I have had cut out for months and get back to you !
those patterns brought me back to high school
You’ve inspired me! I’ve just bought my first 2 1960s patterns 😁
I made my first dress in Jr High in 68 for Home Ec. We were all required to use the same a-line sleeveless dress pattern by Simplicity. I received an A for it even though the lace was a little crooked. I think it was really because I was one of the few students that didn't get my finger caught in the machine. LOL. Kind neighbor gave me an old sewing machine that was missing 1/2 the face plate but still worked.
And I made those pants in high school. GROOVY BABY, thanks for the memories.
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That's a lot of potential there, sister!
What a treasure trove of absolute gems.! 60's , early 70s gems of patterns and designs. Love it! I think it was a time of adventurous, hopeful, original new design. Like you said a wide variety of looks and designs. Really enjoyed watching this! Have a good weekend!
I had that dress in a couple fabrics!! Simplicity 6215 I wore one of them to my HS graduation