Sewing patterns

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WeAreSix · 09/02/2013 21:19

Having found it impossible to find the perfect dress for SILs wedding later this year I have decided to try and make my own dress, with the help from a friend :)

Where (other than eBay) can I find vintage 50s / 60s patterns?

To give you an idea I'm looking for something similar to this coat and this dress. I'm a size 6 / 8 and the coats in particular all seem to be size 12+

Any ideas?

Many thanks in advance!

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Homebird8 · 09/02/2013 21:23

Etsy. I got a great out of print sewing pattern from a lovely lady in America. I was an Etsy virgin. Beware. There are lots of goodies!

Etsy

There are also people who will make you just the sort of outfit you describe.

Take a look at these

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WeAreSix · 09/02/2013 21:51

Oh dear. I'm not sure if I love you or hate you homebird8 ;)

The second link has some perfect, lovely dresses.... Bye bye money!!! Thank you! :)

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caffinequeen · 11/02/2013 18:44

Not actual vintage but there is a pattern on sewage.co.uk (you need to look through the projects its a few in) or jaycotts.co.UK have a vintage range of patterns.

AGreenie · 11/02/2013 18:46

Try charity shops?

reindeesandchristmastrees · 13/02/2013 15:50

Have you ordered it? I have a stash of vintage patterns and can look through if you havent ordered it yet. Thry came from the mother of a friend and are fantastic!!! I am very lucky

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WeAreSix · 15/02/2013 18:26

You are lucky! Thank you for offering :) I haven't ordered anything yet, going to sort it out next week.

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