Vogue Paris Original
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
c. 1960s
Sometimes a gal just gets lucky.
A few years ago, when I was going to participate in the Winter Carnival parade, I saw this pattern on eBay. I placed a bid, thinking the cape would be an elegant addition for a winter parade. It sold for way, way, way more than I was willing to pay - which was about $10 *LOL* - I mean, after all, it is just a sewing pattern.
The parade came and went and I forgot about the pattern. Until this past weekend when I stopped into a thrift store in search of a white elephant gift. While I was there I noticed they had a craft section so I wandered over to take a peek.
Imagine my delight when I saw this pattern crumbled up among a number of other sewing patterns! Not only that, but it was only 30 cents! It's used, two sizes too small, and has an envelope that's seen better days. But who cares? This beauty has found a new home.
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2 comments:
I just discovered your site today and have spent a lovely evening reading through your old postings. I have a question - When you refer to scanning a pattern, do mean you scan the pattern picture or actually scan the pattern pieces. If you scan the pattern pieces, how do you do that? Thanks - Maggie Bob
I also have a "thing" for finding vintage patterns at thrift shops or Ebay. It is an addictive thing.
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