Weldon’s Ladies’ Journal was a British women’s magazine that catered to the fashionable housewife, with its patterns for pretty frocks. This is the front and back covers of the magazine, with beautiful artwork. I am assuming that most home seamstresses were very skilled, as the “patterns” just show the layout of the pieces on the… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Vintage Clothing
Vintage 70s Sexy Christian Dior CD Logo Pantyhose
It doesn’t really show up in this scan, but this Miss Dior pantyhose ad is in reflective, metallic silver which has a very striking effect. These seam-free stockings were sleek, sheer and sexy, and signed with a subtle little CD logo at the hip. Of course we wore pantyhose for all but the most casual… Read more »
Vintage 1930s Fresh and Charming Frocks to Sew, 1937
While cleaning out my mother’s house, I found a big box of some of my old keepsakes from the 60s and 70s. This charming magazine – Weldon’s Ladies’ Journal, May 1937 – a British publication, was the highlight of the box. I must have picked it up around 1970 at a thrift store (I was… Read more »
TAB Keeps You Light On Your Feet!
Tab diet cola was introduced in 1963, and was all the rage in the 60s and 70s. This vivacious ad from 1976 depicts three fun people doing the “TAB dance”. I love the mid-seventies jeans styles: overalls, bell bottoms and cuffed at the knee. With only one calorie, Tab helps keep you light on your… Read more »
Knit a Vintage 50s St. Moritz Ski Sweater (Pattern)
This is a fantastic vintage 1958 knitting pattern for the “St. Moritz” ski sweater! It has a cool geometric design that feels very modern. Plus, I love the sophisticated Grace Kelly-esque model all dolled up for a day on the slopes. Instructions and sizing are below. Happy knitting (and skiing)! 😀 ~Marilyn
Knit a Vintage 50s Nordic Ski Sweater and Cap
This is a beautiful vintage 1958 ski sweater and cap pattern to knit! It has a gorgeous traditional Nordic/Fair Isle yoke pattern that is always classic and fashionable. Instructions and sizing info below. Happy knitting! 🙂 ~Marilyn
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!