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Oh my goodness, how much fabric does view 3 require?
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Oh my goodness, how much fabric does view 3 require?
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6 1/8 yards in 35 fabric" and 4 yards in 54" fabric
deadpandiva
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None of my modern or vintage skirts fit anymore. Good thing skirts are a snap to make.
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Lauren
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Cute patterns, DPD!
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DPD I have been stalking that DuBarry blouse on ebay!! So Jealous we may have to have a pattern copy session one of these days.
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I love view 2. I am game. I have a lot of patterns to trace but blouses are pretty easy.DPD I have been stalking that DuBarry blouse on ebay!! So Jealous we may have to have a pattern copy session one of these days.
Lauren
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Had my eye on this one for a long time, so finally bought it
Ms Sew-n-Sew
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Lauren that pattern is fantastic! I love the sharp, triangular details on some 30s and early 40s garments.
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What a find!
The other night, I was sitting on the sofa with my aunt, talking about clothing, sewing, vintage patterns aso. I told her enthusiastically about my 1956 Golden Rule pattern book, how much I love it, and how hard it is to get these books at a reasonable price.
For those who don't know the Lutterloh Golden Rule: it's a German pattern book that came up in the 30s with about 300 different patterns that can be made up to your own individual size with a special easy technique. The books were sold in other countries, too. Every few years there was a new book, and in between, they published supplements.
When I told my aunt about this, she said "Oh, I have one like that, too!" and she took a wonderful, early 40s edition out of her shelf, together with 5 supplements from 1941-42! I kinda freaked out and kept looking at the book for the rest of the evening. It has so many wonderful day and evening dresses, skirts, trousers, blouses, collars, bathrobes, nightgowns, aprons, and much more. She lent it to me and now it's here in my hands, calling me to try out my first 40s pattern. Yay!
If only I had the time... But I will, one day (hopefully, soon).
Here they are: In the top left the 1940 (?) edition, below the '41 & '42 supplements.
Top middle - the 1956 edition plus one '57 supplement in the right.
Here are just a few of the wonderful 1940 models (the patterns are all in the back of the book):
The other night, I was sitting on the sofa with my aunt, talking about clothing, sewing, vintage patterns aso. I told her enthusiastically about my 1956 Golden Rule pattern book, how much I love it, and how hard it is to get these books at a reasonable price.
For those who don't know the Lutterloh Golden Rule: it's a German pattern book that came up in the 30s with about 300 different patterns that can be made up to your own individual size with a special easy technique. The books were sold in other countries, too. Every few years there was a new book, and in between, they published supplements.
When I told my aunt about this, she said "Oh, I have one like that, too!" and she took a wonderful, early 40s edition out of her shelf, together with 5 supplements from 1941-42! I kinda freaked out and kept looking at the book for the rest of the evening. It has so many wonderful day and evening dresses, skirts, trousers, blouses, collars, bathrobes, nightgowns, aprons, and much more. She lent it to me and now it's here in my hands, calling me to try out my first 40s pattern. Yay!
If only I had the time... But I will, one day (hopefully, soon).
Here they are: In the top left the 1940 (?) edition, below the '41 & '42 supplements.
Top middle - the 1956 edition plus one '57 supplement in the right.
Here are just a few of the wonderful 1940 models (the patterns are all in the back of the book):
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Absolutely amazing! ...and that it has been so well cared for by your Aunt makes it that much more special.
Absolutely amazing! ...and that it has been so well cared for by your Aunt makes it that much more special.
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Wahine, how very lucky! They are amazing!
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Oh my, I have a golden rule (early 50's) but your 1940's editions are simply divine! Well done Auntie!
wahine
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Thanks all! I hoped you would be happy for me (my auntie couldn't really understand why I was so happy about it).
@HepKitty: Sure, but there really not so easy to get unless money is no issue for you. Often, they go up to about 100 Euro (about 140$) if they come with the special measure that you need. Without the measure, you might be lucky to get one for maybe 40 Euro plus shipping, but that needs patience. I could make a copy of the measure for you easily. Right now, there is a 1941 edition in ebay Germany for 65 Euro, with copied measure (article No. 200520763509) and one of around 1950 for 50 Euro, seemingly without measure (art.no.270656866155 or look for "Lutterloh"- if you need any help with translations of the descriptions, just ask)
But until then - if there is a certain pattern you are interested in, I could make scans for you and mail them.
@HepKitty: Sure, but there really not so easy to get unless money is no issue for you. Often, they go up to about 100 Euro (about 140$) if they come with the special measure that you need. Without the measure, you might be lucky to get one for maybe 40 Euro plus shipping, but that needs patience. I could make a copy of the measure for you easily. Right now, there is a 1941 edition in ebay Germany for 65 Euro, with copied measure (article No. 200520763509) and one of around 1950 for 50 Euro, seemingly without measure (art.no.270656866155 or look for "Lutterloh"- if you need any help with translations of the descriptions, just ask)
But until then - if there is a certain pattern you are interested in, I could make scans for you and mail them.
wahine
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How do you think about swapping scans?
wahine
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Just found another one on ebay (art.no. 270656360170, comes with measure). It says "from around 1920" which is not true, of course - It's the same edition I have, around 1940. The auction ends in 22 hours and is currently at 25,50 Euro.
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wahine- I have the 1941 edotion but it's not nearly as nice as your aunt's. Mine is missing about half the pattern cards but I got a great deal. I haven't made anything yet.
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Wahine, that's so wonderful! Congrats! Even cooler that it's from family
I bought scans on cd of a few years (I think late 30s? Don't remember) on ebay a loooong time ago. I never did get around to figuring them out. Look really neat, though!
I bought scans on cd of a few years (I think late 30s? Don't remember) on ebay a loooong time ago. I never did get around to figuring them out. Look really neat, though!
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Thanks for your congrats, ladies! Makes me enjoy it even more!
Some of the pattern cards have been cut out, but they are kept in a little pocket in the back of the book. I love the idea that my aunt's aunt (that's where the book originally came from) made the dresses and wore them. I wonder if I see one in an old photograph one day...
I had an offer for a pdf as well. But since it's for a different edition (1954) I'm not so sure about the printing. If you print it a 10th of an inch too small or too big, the pattern will be useless. And the different editions aren't in the exact same size as I noticed now that I have two editions (they differ a few millimeters).
So, a pdf (or any other scanned format) only makes sense if you have very accurate printing instructions. The best would be if there is a measure on the scan itself.
Some of the pattern cards have been cut out, but they are kept in a little pocket in the back of the book. I love the idea that my aunt's aunt (that's where the book originally came from) made the dresses and wore them. I wonder if I see one in an old photograph one day...
I had an offer for a pdf as well. But since it's for a different edition (1954) I'm not so sure about the printing. If you print it a 10th of an inch too small or too big, the pattern will be useless. And the different editions aren't in the exact same size as I noticed now that I have two editions (they differ a few millimeters).
So, a pdf (or any other scanned format) only makes sense if you have very accurate printing instructions. The best would be if there is a measure on the scan itself.
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moonmatrix
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I found a seller on etsy who has amazing vintage patterns, no affiliation to me whatsoever. I am not sure if I am allowed to post a link to her. Her prices are insanely low. If I am allowed to post a link please let me know. The pattern sizes are too small for me and I would love to see other loungers be able to get them.
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