Short shorts in the 70s were referred to as "hot pants". In about 1975 my mother wore this to a New Years Eve party: black velvet hot pants, black panty hose and black lace up knee boots. On the top she paired it with a white silky blouse with big floppy ruffles AND a quilted blazer all in greens, red, gold and some big hoop gold earrings. She had a really good figure at the time and my father thought she was the hottest thing on 2 legs, and we have laughed so much in later decades about that outfit! Edited to add: I forgot to mention that with the exception of the boots and hose, she sewed it all herself.
Just discovered you via a comment thread on a Rachel Maksy video referring to your video on the differences between the Butterick Walkaway Dress vintage versus Reproduction. After becoming absolutely indignant at the differences, I immediately subbed to your channel. And here we are, full circle with your video referring me back to Rachel, hahaha! I'm disappointed in RU-vid's algorithm not suggesting your channel to me in the first place; I love your snarky honesty. Anyway, I ordered the McCalls 7828 which I'll size up as needed. It reminds me of those old Cachet by Bari Protas jackets from the 80's which I've recently become slightly obsessed over. I love the whole 80's Victorian revival. Thank you for this suggestion!
I swear that Butterick 6086 is the very pattern my mom used to make my costume for a musical in 7th grade. That would have been about … 1974? We made the dress in a dark blue small floral pattern, floor length. Pretty sure it was long sleeves. I was supposed to be a grandma in about 1850’s America, California Gold Rush era and location, more or less. Good times. :)
The bakerycore outfit could also be made from a dress pattern, just use different fabrics for the top and skirt. It's a pretty standard dress design from the 80s. From the top of my head, McCall's 7376 would fit the bill nicely, just leave off the bottom ruffle. Add a leather belt for a rustic look. The outfit also looks a lot like a dirndl style prairie dress as well.
*runs to my pattern cabinet to see if I have McCall's 7828 somewhere in its depths, because vampire vibes*. I loved this video. You have opened up my eyes to the versatility of some of these patterns that I otherwise over look.
Lol ok! I, no joke, was looking to see if i could find the patterns she used in two of her older videos. In the pinafores video she has a McCalls 9815 from... it might be the 1940's but id be surprised. It SCREAMS 50's. And in her Sewing Autumn Clothes video she has another McCalls pattern, this one is the McCalls 5534. Lol i love the timing of all of this!! EDIT: .... i need the McCalls shorts framed on my wall my god its art. EDIT2: THAT SUEDE JACKET IS BEAUTIFUL. WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!!
Yet again you crack me up!! I do not own any vintage patterns, just reproductions (I'll go sit in the naughty corner!). But I only started sewing again after 20 years, I'll get there. You need a t-shirt that says 'vintage pattern tragic' or 'vintage pattern snob...reproductions need not apply!' You and Rachel need to swap patterns like you did with Jen!!!
Thank you so much Carmen! And you certainly do NOT need to sit in the naughty corner! Use whatever patterns you feel comfortable with. I MIGHT be working on some merch for later this year... but vintage "reproductions" need not apply MIGHT need to be something as well. Ans I would love to do a "Secret Sewing" with Rachel, but she is much busier than I am.
This is a great video!! When my then teenage kids were doing anima I spent a lot of time looking at the lines of patterns trying to find something to base the costume on. I find easier to modify than start scratch.
I'm pausing this at whiskey grandpa to wonder if you know of a pattern for her "secret pants" that is plus sized or able to be sized up(maaaaybe even how to do that accurately..??) I'm very new to sewing on a machine and I haven't made any clothes yet...but watching Rachel is also one of my Friday night rituals
If you look up the fold lien it's a british modern pattern seller's channel and she frequently features patterns inspired by a series or a movie, or just one that people are looking for. I always like to watch them and you might do the same thing, just with vintage ones.
Oh my goodness! I just looked her up, and that is so cool! I guess because she only deals in modern patterns and me in vintage I am never shown her content.
Yeah you say jodhpur right. And I must be thenonly person on the planet that hates all this new trend of calling things "core' , for heaven's sake there's already a word, Style to use. XD love all the weird patterns
👏🏼 I'm with you, 100% I kind of understand it linguistically, but I feel like a lot of the aesthetics that have been "cored" already have perfectly respectable names
I mean, I definitely and not a part of that zeitgeist at all, but I just want to help those who are find fun vintage patterns. And thank you for confirming my jodphur speak. I said it then INSTANTLY regretted it. 😅
Hi Krista! Rachel's go to pattern is a VERY expensive (I have only ever seen it go for $75 or more) Gunne Sax pattern Simplicity 9008 that is quite rare. I think the key is to look for an 8 gore skirt that has a VERY full sweep. Always ask the seller for the back photo (if one isn't provided) so you can figure out if the sweep is full enough.
Happy to help Regan! I am a much smaller creator, so I have a bit more time to answer questions. Let me know if there are any other looks you are trying to find patterns for!
I am fascinated by patterns with dragon embroidery included in the outfit pattern. I am missing one that appeared in a vogue or McCall pattern. Do you know of any copy. Can be any size
Deborah, I would love to help out, but the only dragon embroidery I know of came from a Simplicity PJ set. Email me through my about page email or DM me on Instagram with an image of what you are looking for.
Of course she said 'yes'. You got yourself a track-record of really good videos. Jhuh-olli-purs. You're practically there. Well. This was fun. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown
Maybe if I chat with her again, but I wanted to focus on her most recent because some of them seemed really interesting. I am not one to make something about a fellow creator and artist, without getting permission first.
It’s great to see the ideas and experience from both of you! Help us Visualize and Create our own Special looks! And your giving some small business (pattern collectors, Not hoarders!) a boost 👀😘
Oh man! Yeah so when I filmed this I had it in my shop. But it sold while I was editing this morning. I figured I would leave it in so folks could still look for it.
