tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043247847121448066.post8926214010795123630..comments2023-06-01T05:02:18.461-07:00Comments on Unsung Sewing Patterns: McCall 2958 - Santa Claus Suit (for men)andrea.at.the.blue.doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08532947489421472003noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043247847121448066.post-55579562249217239462009-01-26T20:20:00.000-08:002009-01-26T20:20:00.000-08:00There is also a 1930's era McCalls pattern that sh...There is also a 1930's era McCalls pattern that shows up now and again. The envelope illustration is in those wonderful, vivid '30s colors.andrea.at.the.blue.doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532947489421472003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043247847121448066.post-45675125780929349722009-01-26T20:10:00.000-08:002009-01-26T20:10:00.000-08:00I would definitely go with a red wool, although Sa...I would definitely go with a red wool, although Santas were often depicted in blue or green suits or red coats and blue or green breeches in the early 20th century.<BR/>I'm going on the hunt for a copy of this pattern now that I know of its existence.Santa's Tailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12312673462792600648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043247847121448066.post-41846179641542799122009-01-26T18:51:00.000-08:002009-01-26T18:51:00.000-08:00I didn't *think* I was planning on making it up un...I didn't *think* I was planning on making it up until you asked me if I was going to...<BR/><BR/>But I suppose I can find a place for it in my life list of sewing projects.<BR/><BR/>What kind of fabric would you propose? Velveteen is too tacky in one direction and red flannel is too tacky in the other direction. A good wool flannel would be nice.andrea.at.the.blue.doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532947489421472003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043247847121448066.post-46242131789334986862009-01-25T13:23:00.000-08:002009-01-25T13:23:00.000-08:00I LOVE this pattern! I had no idea there was a Sa...I LOVE this pattern! I had no idea there was a Santa Claus sewing pattern this old. Are you planning on making this up? ValerieSanta's Tailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12312673462792600648noreply@blogger.com