tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post1022063139293803767..comments2024-03-26T18:05:43.951-07:00Comments on Lilacs & Lace: A Smorgasbord of Vintage Reproductions from SimplicityLaura Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-13226733756328113062016-08-16T07:53:24.410-07:002016-08-16T07:53:24.410-07:00Overdue gripe session #1
"You buyin' any...Overdue gripe session #1<br /><br />"You buyin' any of this?"<br /><br />"Not a chance!"<br /><br />"She's promoting herself as all, "fit, flare, and flounce"."<br /><br />"When we know she's all, 'snit, scare, and pounce'."<br /><br />"Mmmm hmmmm."<br /><br />"And we'll end up with at least twice the unrest if she were to double breast." <br /><br />"Tanks and troops can't stop this one in her tracks."<br /><br />"You just KNOW she'll break out a long reserved pose once she suits up."<br /><br />"I'm thinking it will be an, 'onslaught-by-an-ingenue', utilizing a photo-montage, and sepia tone to really rub it in."<br /><br />"She would go there, wouldn't she."<br /><br />"And how!"<br /><br />"THAT Laura Mae!"<br /><br />"Yes, (pause) THAT one!"Testosteronenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-61647513946021655442016-08-15T06:07:05.051-07:002016-08-15T06:07:05.051-07:00I gasped when I saw that first pattern, and was so...I gasped when I saw that first pattern, and was so pleased by the rest of these! I can't wait to pick them up and make some of these wonderful designs. Those pants are really appealing, and I'm interested in seeing how the lingerie patterns are sized (if they accommodate odd sizes, as I am one).Amanda L. Woadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02144329944752263564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-75291424151203764472016-08-14T11:41:40.676-07:002016-08-14T11:41:40.676-07:00I wonder if they think we won't notice how poo...I wonder if they think we won't notice how poorly they fit or are sewn. I find that I just compensate for those glaring issues (though I do feel a bit disrespected by them) and see the garment as Laura Mae would sew it up :) The bra and the apron fit great - the rest not so much. I wish gloves would make a comeback in force. fourkidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16396302386295985290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-21271660738761435252016-08-14T03:04:41.514-07:002016-08-14T03:04:41.514-07:00I need the first 1940s suit and the trouser patter...I need the first 1940s suit and the trouser pattern!Kurosakuranbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03744432849954351780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-48734641828984248112016-08-13T12:16:16.657-07:002016-08-13T12:16:16.657-07:008242 is a pretty straightforward pattern, but the ...8242 is a pretty straightforward pattern, but the sample on the envelope is a hash. I have come to expect this sort of bad sewing on the photos for the indie pattern companies, but the jacket is just stunningly awful. On closer inspection, there's a lot left to be desired on the others as well.<br /><br />The styling is lovely. The hair is perfect. SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-83113239127049978942016-08-13T10:23:16.845-07:002016-08-13T10:23:16.845-07:00For a few days Pattern Review has all Simplicity o...For a few days Pattern Review has all Simplicity on sale for $3.99 each (with additional savings available for paid members). Among other patterns not in this group, I got from the above choices 8244 and that adorable apron 8232. When I try to get the sales in the stores, which are all an hour away from me, they never have the pattern I want - so I like the on-line sales (and I qualified for free shipping.) I haven't perused the Simplicity offerings for some time. I was pleasantly surprised by how many vintage reproductions they offered. I could have bought twice as many as I did. I agree - the styling with the original pattern cover as a guide is spot on. fourkidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16396302386295985290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-38765921781864003722016-08-13T09:06:01.870-07:002016-08-13T09:06:01.870-07:008242 is definitely going on my wish list, with tha...8242 is definitely going on my wish list, with that perfect jacket. Really enjoy your summaries and analysis of these patterns. Samantha xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-66653982357837352942016-08-13T07:43:24.192-07:002016-08-13T07:43:24.192-07:00What Peter said - I'm glad that at least Simpl...What Peter said - I'm glad that at least Simplicity seems to know what they're doing when it comes to the vintage repro patterns. <br /><br />If you're looking for a longline bra pattern you could have a look at Ohhh Lulu on Etsy.Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016410341840628429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-52970741306047783132016-08-13T04:47:10.525-07:002016-08-13T04:47:10.525-07:00I like the way these vintage reproductions were st...I like the way these vintage reproductions were styled: hair, shoes, makeup, body type of model, etc. It's also nice to see fabrics that match/are similar to the original illustrations.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com