First of all, I love Ivory soap. There is just something about the smell of it that evokes clean familiarity. I am glad that they have not changed the formulation or scent of the soap that’s still 99 44/100% pure! What the “unpure” .56% was, I never found out. It remains an unsolved mystery from… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Vintage
Fab 50s Vintage Bolero Sweater Knitting Pattern
Since this is my first post of the new year, HAPPY NEW YEAR! I thought I’d start out 2013 with a great knitting pattern. This beauty is from 1954, and is a really splendid short bolero cardigan pattern. Knit with jumbo knitting needles, I love the cuffed 3/4th sleeves and pointed shawl collar. Sweet! This… Read more »
A Happy New Year’s (Eve) To You!
As I write this, I realize that most of the world has already celebrated the arrival of 2013. But living in the Pacific Northwest, we still have about 6 hours to go until the appointed hour. I am tucked into my house on this very cold night and am commencing to cook Hoppin’ John and… Read more »
Vintage 60s Chunky Knit Sweater Car Coat Knitting Pattern
This is a great knitting pattern from 1968 for a woman’s ‘Grand Prix’ car coat! It’s in a chunky knit and has a really neat Grecian Key design to it. I love the look to this — with the model’s green leggings in high boots, topped with the big knitted sweater, she fits right in… Read more »
Mod 60s GoGo Mini Dress Vintage Knitting Pattern
Here is a fab mod chunky knit dress knitting pattern from 1968! A ‘Sweet ‘n Sassy’ sleeveless turtleneck shift mini dress that is pretty awesome. I love how the model is rocking the orange boots, wide headband, chain medallion, and flip hairdo. This is a timeless style that looks quite easy to make. I love… Read more »
Beautiful Vintage 1971 Crocheted Juliet Midi Dress Pattern
This is such a stunningly feminine crocheted Juliet midi dress pattern from 1971! Quite often crocheted items don’t lend the same elegance as knitted patterns do, but this one is quite the exception. In keeping with the Romantic Romeo and Juliet aura of the late 60s-early 70s, this beauty is an empire-waisted style that has a… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!