Musings from Marilyn

The Magical Vintage Technicolor KENZO Coat

Posted December 1st, 2013 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

I am an avid vintage clothing lover, and spend many hours haunting thrift stores in pursuit of those certain elusive sartorial treasures. I sell vintage clothing – the pieces I can bear to part with, that is. I collect vintage clothing – the pieces that I cannot wear but love to just have around to… Read more »

Classic Vintage 50s Cardigan Sweater Knitting Pattern

Posted January 21st, 2013 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

Here’s another fab vintage 1954 knitting pattern! This is a classically chic cardigan, with deep V-neckline and 4 button closure. Very fun, and always in style. 🙂 Directions are for size 12 (bust 34″). Changes for sizes 14 (bust 36″) and 16 (bust 38″) are in parentheses. Download Pattern Here. ~Marilyn Huttunen

Those Swell Vintage Mary Maxim Hand Knitted Wool Sweaters!

Posted January 12th, 2013 by finnfemme & filed under Daily Life, Fashion, Vintage.

I’ve always had a hankering for those wonderfully kitschy, yet amazingly stylish Mary Maxim knitted sweaters. I cannot pass one up if I see it in a thrift store; they are like magnets pulling me toward them! It’s so fun to see a bright, bold design on an incredibly warm and functional item. I got… Read more »

Fab 50s Vintage Bolero Sweater Knitting Pattern

Posted January 6th, 2013 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

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 »

Vintage 60s Chunky Knit Sweater Car Coat Knitting Pattern

Posted December 30th, 2012 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

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 »

Yes, It Is Okay to Wash Your (Cashmere, Wool, Mohair, Angora) Sweater!

Posted September 27th, 2012 by finnfemme & filed under Daily Life, Fashion, Frugal Living, Vintage.

I have spent the morning washing vintage sweaters; one intricate hand knit wool Norwegian sweater, a fluffy white angora sweater, a beaded vintage angora/lambswool sweater, an alpaca sweater, and a cashmere sweater. Yes, I washed them in actual soap and water as I have done for years…and even more shocking, in my washing machine. I… Read more »

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