tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043247847121448066.post8476405908971839619..comments2023-06-01T05:02:18.461-07:00Comments on Unsung Sewing Patterns: McCall 603 - Ladies' and Misses' Smocksandrea.at.the.blue.doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08532947489421472003noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043247847121448066.post-34901418951163586552010-07-26T09:17:39.399-07:002010-07-26T09:17:39.399-07:00That the girl on the right is holding a bowl and s...That the girl on the right is holding a bowl and spoon suggests that this is meant to be a housecoat or brunch coat, which could have been blousier and more decorative than a housedress in the grubby, toilet-scrubbing sense.Little Black Carhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313164876855565140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043247847121448066.post-33008687135348072802010-07-13T20:05:13.276-07:002010-07-13T20:05:13.276-07:00Thanks Ashley for stopping by, and thanks also for...Thanks Ashley for stopping by, and thanks also for the link to blog of fabrics - a person could spend some happy times selecting patterns from my blog and fabrics from your blog for fictional garments. Have you had an opportunity to visit Manchester NH? The last time I checked, the historical society there had sample books from the old Amoskeag Mills - hundreds and hundreds of little samples of great prints, mostly calicos. To die for!andrea.at.the.blue.doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532947489421472003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043247847121448066.post-33808384989083374852010-07-13T14:06:13.866-07:002010-07-13T14:06:13.866-07:00i just started following your blog and i think wha...i just started following your blog and i think what you're writing about is wonderful! every now and then a weirdo pattern pops up online and i save the picture... i look forward to your future posts and if you have the time, please take a peek at my fabric blog!ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11186524849184217935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043247847121448066.post-32260426093226538172010-07-09T16:20:21.599-07:002010-07-09T16:20:21.599-07:00I just have a feeling that such a dressy utilitari...I just have a feeling that such a dressy utilitarian garment wasn't intended to be worn when scrubbing bathroom floors. It would be terrific when arranging flowers at the church, or when working the cake and pie table at a bazaar.<br /><br />The pleats are inverted box pleats, which you've probably seen on the backs of Norfolk jackets. They aren't sewn down over the bust. If you have a smock pattern with a plain front that you like, you can add in pleats.andrea.at.the.blue.doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532947489421472003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043247847121448066.post-69016958277224938972010-07-09T06:42:25.691-07:002010-07-09T06:42:25.691-07:00OMG--I have to look for a copy of that! I love it...OMG--I have to look for a copy of that! I love it!<br /><br />I agree: The Thirties ruled.Little Black Carhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313164876855565140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043247847121448066.post-42289393626727704652010-07-09T06:35:53.126-07:002010-07-09T06:35:53.126-07:00Want!
With my extensive collection of shirtdres...Want! <br /><br />With my extensive collection of shirtdress patterns I sure I can gin up something. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing this one.aureliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04740549144591949341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043247847121448066.post-39442124939550855902010-07-09T06:12:52.334-07:002010-07-09T06:12:52.334-07:00That really is a nice embroidery pattern that coul...That really is a nice embroidery pattern that could be used on something else. I'm envisioning a little pillow.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827047315895632135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043247847121448066.post-45798706429739064772010-07-09T05:32:24.808-07:002010-07-09T05:32:24.808-07:00Wow, that is a beautiful garment! May I ask are th...Wow, that is a beautiful garment! May I ask are the pleats open over the bust and below the waist, but sewn shut at the waistline? How interesting! I'm thinking that kind of treatment might work for someone with my figure type.... now my little brain is a'workin';-)Diane Shifferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449110271720365988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043247847121448066.post-73332765603256942132010-07-09T04:18:43.074-07:002010-07-09T04:18:43.074-07:00What a lovely, and completely wearable dress - for...What a lovely, and completely wearable dress - for housework or not - it does look fresh! (and although I would possibly try to wear heels when cooking, I would certainly be covering up the white one with a volumous apron and sleeve protectors before attempting any cleaning in the white)Vande Historic Costuminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01916879165404283495noreply@blogger.com