Can you recommend a sewing pattern similar to this vintage one?
October 29, 2014 8:11 AM Subscribe
I absolutely love everything about this suit pattern. Could you help me find a modern day equivalent?
The pattern linked is from a company called Advance and is #7800. It's from the 1950s. I would love to find something cheaper than $40 or $50 dollars, which is what I've seen it selling for on Etsy today.
Do you know of, or could you help me find a more modern pattern with those sorts of features? What I'm gaga over: the longer peplum jacket. The lack of lapels. The cinched-in waist. I could see myself making this in classic fabrics but also whackadoodle fabrics like chair upholstery or toile de jouy. The two that are for sale on Etsy are size 12, and from what I understand that's equivalent to maybe a modern 8? I can wear anything from an 8 to a 14 with pattern adjustments, so the size of the pattern isn't as important as the details. I'm not interested in the dress so much as the suit. The suit is where it's at! I'm a decent sewer and can handle intricate and/or complicated instructions.
I need a pattern as opposed to drafting one myself because that's how I roll. Thanks for any help!
The pattern linked is from a company called Advance and is #7800. It's from the 1950s. I would love to find something cheaper than $40 or $50 dollars, which is what I've seen it selling for on Etsy today.
Do you know of, or could you help me find a more modern pattern with those sorts of features? What I'm gaga over: the longer peplum jacket. The lack of lapels. The cinched-in waist. I could see myself making this in classic fabrics but also whackadoodle fabrics like chair upholstery or toile de jouy. The two that are for sale on Etsy are size 12, and from what I understand that's equivalent to maybe a modern 8? I can wear anything from an 8 to a 14 with pattern adjustments, so the size of the pattern isn't as important as the details. I'm not interested in the dress so much as the suit. The suit is where it's at! I'm a decent sewer and can handle intricate and/or complicated instructions.
I need a pattern as opposed to drafting one myself because that's how I roll. Thanks for any help!
Evadress has a similar jacket, but it's single-breasted and only available in two bust sizes and a double-breasted suit that's similar, also only offered in one size. And a third single-breasted option in multiple sizes with buttons on the peplum.
Her patterns are for experienced sewers only, as they are often copies of non-printed patterns (meaning they only have cut lines on them, not markings for darts, or marks for matching seams, or placing buttons, like the actual vintage original pattern, usually) and the instructions are sometimes a bit arcane. However, they are quality reproductions and only about $10-15 cheaper than hard to find original vintage patterns.
The vintage pattern wikia can help you find something similar (some patterns have vendors listed, most don't--Advance 7800 has two vendors listed), but once you have a pattern number, it's easy to search etsy or ebay.
posted by crush-onastick at 8:45 AM on October 29, 2014
Her patterns are for experienced sewers only, as they are often copies of non-printed patterns (meaning they only have cut lines on them, not markings for darts, or marks for matching seams, or placing buttons, like the actual vintage original pattern, usually) and the instructions are sometimes a bit arcane. However, they are quality reproductions and only about $10-15 cheaper than hard to find original vintage patterns.
The vintage pattern wikia can help you find something similar (some patterns have vendors listed, most don't--Advance 7800 has two vendors listed), but once you have a pattern number, it's easy to search etsy or ebay.
posted by crush-onastick at 8:45 AM on October 29, 2014
Aslo try VintageStitching.com.
posted by shoesietart at 8:56 AM on October 29, 2014
posted by shoesietart at 8:56 AM on October 29, 2014
Response by poster: I'll follow up on the leads, thank you both!
I think another thing I like about the jacket is how closed it is. As in, no cleavage showing, and also no need to wear a shirt under it if I don't want to. I also like the lack of pleats around the "skirt" area of the peplum. Now seeing the ones linked here, it's helped me hone in on what I love about the old one. I haven't seen anything like it yet. I may have to just bite the bullet and spend the big bucks on it.
posted by the webmistress at 9:25 AM on October 29, 2014
I think another thing I like about the jacket is how closed it is. As in, no cleavage showing, and also no need to wear a shirt under it if I don't want to. I also like the lack of pleats around the "skirt" area of the peplum. Now seeing the ones linked here, it's helped me hone in on what I love about the old one. I haven't seen anything like it yet. I may have to just bite the bullet and spend the big bucks on it.
posted by the webmistress at 9:25 AM on October 29, 2014
Best answer: Soooo. I'm like 95% certain I have this pattern in my stash at home; I'll happily send it to you if so.
If I don't, I think you should get the real deal—there are lots of cool details about this particular pattern that would be tough to Frankenstein. I noticed the kimono sleeve coming out of the side princess panels particularly when I picked it up—totally delicious.
Have you sewn from vintage patterns before? I'd expect to adjust the pattern quite a bit even if it's the right size unless you're wearing it with period undergarments and you have a super-perky bust. But the good news is that Advance patterns from the 50s on are printed and usually have a 5/8" seam allowance, and the instructions are relatively easy for modern sewers to follow (as long as you're happy making a billion tailor's tacks and bound buttonholes!)
If you do end up working from another pattern, the trickiest things I think would be the extreme overlap (up to and over the bust apex, it looks like) and the high neck, which are both tough to do without gaping. It would be easy to add a flared-from-zero (no gathers or pleats at the waist) peplum, though. If you're up for it, here's an alternate option; extend the darts into princess lines to the shoulder, do with the neckline what you will (redraw; probably will want to adjust the high neck point–apex line to compensate for bias); lengthen and spread to create the flare.
I'll let you know about my copy once I'm home!
posted by peachfuzz at 10:30 AM on October 29, 2014
If I don't, I think you should get the real deal—there are lots of cool details about this particular pattern that would be tough to Frankenstein. I noticed the kimono sleeve coming out of the side princess panels particularly when I picked it up—totally delicious.
Have you sewn from vintage patterns before? I'd expect to adjust the pattern quite a bit even if it's the right size unless you're wearing it with period undergarments and you have a super-perky bust. But the good news is that Advance patterns from the 50s on are printed and usually have a 5/8" seam allowance, and the instructions are relatively easy for modern sewers to follow (as long as you're happy making a billion tailor's tacks and bound buttonholes!)
If you do end up working from another pattern, the trickiest things I think would be the extreme overlap (up to and over the bust apex, it looks like) and the high neck, which are both tough to do without gaping. It would be easy to add a flared-from-zero (no gathers or pleats at the waist) peplum, though. If you're up for it, here's an alternate option; extend the darts into princess lines to the shoulder, do with the neckline what you will (redraw; probably will want to adjust the high neck point–apex line to compensate for bias); lengthen and spread to create the flare.
I'll let you know about my copy once I'm home!
posted by peachfuzz at 10:30 AM on October 29, 2014
Best answer: This might work: 1946 Simplicity sewing pattern no. 1866 $7.20 at etsy.
posted by crush-onastick at 1:34 PM on October 29, 2014
posted by crush-onastick at 1:34 PM on October 29, 2014
Response by poster: Peachfuzz, you rock! If you do have it, I will pay to have it sent to me and I will also send it back to you once I trace the pieces.
crush-onastick, that is wonderful! I LOVE it!! I'm going to get that one, thank you!
posted by the webmistress at 6:18 PM on October 29, 2014
crush-onastick, that is wonderful! I LOVE it!! I'm going to get that one, thank you!
posted by the webmistress at 6:18 PM on October 29, 2014
Best answer: Sadly, I do not have this pattern any more—I think it got picked up at my last fabric swap, maybe :( Sorry to get your hopes up! And now I'm thinking I should track down whoever has it, because that is totally a bangin jacket.
posted by peachfuzz at 3:21 PM on October 30, 2014
posted by peachfuzz at 3:21 PM on October 30, 2014
Response by poster: It really is. I want to find a vintage chenille bedspread in a thrift shop and make it into that jacket, to wear with jeans.
posted by the webmistress at 1:05 PM on October 31, 2014
posted by the webmistress at 1:05 PM on October 31, 2014
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posted by shoesietart at 8:39 AM on October 29, 2014