In which I catalogue my collection of men’s and kid’s patterns.
Menswear-wise, it’s a very limited handful of patterns. I just don’t come across that many, and they tend to be similar styles when I do. Usually bathrobes for some reason…
Simplicity 5029 (1960s)
‘low meat prices’ flyer used to augment this 1960s pattern.
McCall’s 7360: rocking the plaid Bermuda shorts (1964)
McCall’s 3439 (1972): Do not adjust your set – the printing is this offset…
Kidswear is similarly filled with cute dresses for little girls, but there were some gems like these sharp shirts and suits.
Butterick 3022 (date unknown 1940s?)
Simplicity 3502 (ca. 1940)
Simplicity Patterns: Guaranteed Perfect (at least in 1940)
Simplicity 4166 (1950s)
And of course some of them had been ill treated.
Poor Simplicity 1780 (1950s). Electrical tape repairs are a bad idea kids…
I managed to remove the electrical tape (?!) used to ‘repair’ this envelope using a little steam. It had been taped together with the back of the envelope facing inside… In this case I flattened it out as best I could and put the envelope pieces in their own small bag inside the larger once containing the rest of the pattern, so that it is a little more protected.
This girl’s coat patten features a squirrel!
Butterick 6696 (1950s) Squirrel not included.
This 1946 McCall (no ‘s’) pattern is in remarkable shape and the colours are well preserved. It also contained a hidden treasure. A thrifty lady had cut a pattern for ‘pullover pants’ from a copy of the Winnipeg Free Press from May 20, 1946.
McCall 1311 (1946)
1946 Pattern instructions with a needle in it.
This pattern from 1946 was slashed and spread to make a larger size.
Pattern cut from a newspaper page. Winnipeg Free Press May 20, 1946.
1946 pattern cut from a newspaper page.
1946 pattern cut from a newspaper page. Beach Bonnets.
1946 pattern cut from a newspaper page. Cute Crisp Cool!
1946 pattern cut from a newspaper page. Fashionable ladies.
Although the inventory process is in itself a little tedious at times, the most frustrating part is attempting to date some of the patterns. The internet is somewhat helpful, but there were a few items I tried to look up that apparently do not exist on the world wide web. It’s bizarre how some patterns are dated and others are not, and how the pattern number often refers to several patterns from the same company. Surely they must have records of what they have issued? There appears to be no system to the numbers. This girl’s coat is likely from the 1940s or early 50s judging by the illustration and the fact that it’s not a printed pattern. All of the markings are indicated with different sized holes and perforations.
Vouge Pattern 2198 (1940s?)
I want this one in my size:
Butterick 6172 (1950s)
Mod toddlers:
Butterick 3348 (1965)
Butterick 2651 (1963)
Bonus! ‘Teen Fashion Doll’ pattern with some vintage fabric!
Butterick 9993 (1960s) with fabric found in envelope.
I still have to document modern patterns and historical/costume, but that may be put on the back burner. They aren’t as delicate, and I need to get some actual sewing done! Hope you’ve enjoyed the pattern goodies from my stash!
~ Heather
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