Always amused by the original prices on these patterns. When I would go fabric shopping, my mother would admonish me “… And don’t you go buying those vogue patterns they cost $1.25…” If she only knew what is the pattern sales for today. She would be shocked.
So many fabulous patterns. Am i the only one that is irresistibly drawn to the shapes and designs that would work least for my body shape. I love the sheath dresses and the 50s ones with fitted waist and panel between waist and bust. I can only dream!
so many fun patterns. I would love a feature if people who have made patterns they have bought from you, to share pictures. I have not made mine yet, but I would share when I do. Giving these patterns new life is amazing. Thank you for what you do!
I remember removing envelopes from patterns to return to the company. I actually volunteered when I worked at Cloth World in TX, if I could keep the inserts. If you'd like to get rid of a few dozen of those type of patterns, I can use them for my class. I have my students "disect" patterns to identify markings and their meaning. Also, there are really cool ways to use the pattern and guide sheets for crafting. Love your channel. It's real, relevant and inspiring. On another point, I'm glad you had a chance to visit central PA, and the Community Aide Thrift Store in Selinsgrove. Ii stop there any time I can.
I saw that one-size Infinity dress (in the same shade of blue as that!) in a dream last night on a bunch of women competing in the weirdest beauty pageant. It was startling to see my subconscious pop up in the video! Some beautiful patterns here. The first time I watched one of your videos I thought you were being stingy with yourself, only keeping one per box. Then I watched some more videos and understood.
So cool to see! I found a 1954 Vogue Special Design pattern S-4493 (size 18, 36 bust, 39 hip) in my local (NW Nevada) antique mall. What makes it special is that it includes the fabric pinned and cut out with pinking shears, left over fabric, matching zipper in original packaging, 1 yd. matching grosgrain ribbon, matching seam binding in original packaging, and an unused spool of matching thread. The fabric store receipt is also included: (3-3/4y turquoise rayon $1.95y = $7.32, 4-1/2 yd tulle $1.34y = $6.26, 2 patterns $1.00 = $2.00 for a total of $15.58 + tax $.55 = $16.13 from The Marston Company, San Diego, Calif.) The pattern was traced and not cut out (the traced pattern is still pinned to the fabric). I am not a “seamstress” and I am definitely not a size 18! But I had to buy this bundle because it is so complete, like a time capsule. I paid $25.
First, let me say, LOVED the Ned cam. Second, your hair looks lovely (as I thought you looked great as tired Stephanie in the last video, I think gorgeous hair Stephanie is worth commenting on) what product are you using to combat frizz? Curly hair girl here. Or shall i say frizzy hair girl? So many cute patterns!
I have the Vogue 6711 evening dress pattern. It's one of those dresses that's on the back burner, but I can see myself wearing it to a production at the National Arts Centre. It's a perfect match to the Brutalist architecture... I vote thinkaboutit because you'll be invited to the fundraisers for the Opera's you work with??? - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
I worked at a fabric store in the 80s and we definitely had to return the pattern envelopes and I got to keep a ton of patterns. Sadly, they all went away when I was in college when my parents moved. I would be interested in buying lots of patterns in my size without the envelopes!
LOVED the Ned cam! And OMG that Christmas Apron and you two laughing - I about died myself. It's not the apron its the model pose they chose...I mean really? Completely getting National Lampoon's Christmas off it. Too funny! Please do more of these, I know they are a LOT of work but I do love that you go through them and the line drawings.
Having been a manager at the largest fabric store company in the US in the early 1990s I can tell you that when the pattern companies would send us the pull lists for the discontinued patterns we would receive a credit for what it cost us to purchase the pattern from the manufacturer. By that time they no longer required us to return the pattern envelopes, we simply had to count the number of each pattern that we pulled from the pattern drawers and the manager was required to throw those patterns in the trash dumpster.
Just by chance, are you familiar with/or have you ever used the Lutterrloh pattern drafting system? In an ideal world, that would eliminate so much of The angst about sizing up smaller patterns to fit our plus size bodies. I have bought several of the systems at thrift stores and garage sales, but have yet to use them. I love your videos!
❤😂 I am a new member and I have to say I joined, just because you you Crack me up😂😂😂😅. You are also very empowering.❤🎉 to me. I "might" have to Binge ...Thank you
Re: the non-envelope patterns. I use pattern tissue as ephemera in my mixed media projects (and I'm sure I'm not the only one) so lots or leftovers of those or any misfit pieces would be easy buys for folks like me.
Laughed so much especially with the man’s Christmas apron pattern. You’ve gotta make one of those. Lol. Talk about blast from the past I had that Marie Osmond pattern with the peasant top. Did I ever make it?…doubt it. Thanks for a fun video. 😊
I am fairly new to your channel but I LOVE all of it (I may have binged nearly all your content). I also love your personality and the giggles I get, brighten my day.
Right now the biggest I have found in this estate is a full bust 46”. But keep an eye on my “bust 40 and up” section on my website. You never know. backroomfinds
I was just about to compliment how cute your hair is when you said that you did something wrong with it. (I’m still not sure why). Also, your husband is cute and he helps you which I think is sweet . clearly, he seems to like you, too. Keeper.
I recently inherited all of my great grandmother's sewing supplies (first one to sew since, she died in 1997) that my grandmother kept shoved in the back of her closet. Not only were there rusted paperclips there were SO. MANY. rusted sewing pins she had shoved through random parts of patterns. It's very hazardous. Luckily I'm up to date on my tDAP shot lol 😅
I talked to someone who works in book restoration about mold and she told me you need to freeze things for AT LEAST 3 days to kill the mold spores. A week is best
So interesting! Regarding the patterns without envelopes - In 1975 I started working in the fabric department of a store. When patterns were discontinued we shipped the envelope back to the company and were supposed to throw away the patterns. The manager let us keep some patterns (within reason). I was also given a discontinued catalogue & cut out the corresponding information for the patterns that I kept. I don't know what I did with the catalogue, but I'd love to have it now! I still have a few of the envelope-less patterns in my stash....never used!
Coverless patterns. It was easy for me 2 find pictures, of the front and the back of the envelope for McCalls 5625. What is you reason for not printing a new cover, if the numbers and the pictures match? Not judging, just asking co's i wonder. :0)
You are a lot of fun to watch. I even sneezed during this viewing. I always found it odd that those skirts were not as full as they appeared on the envelopes.
I worked in a fabric dept. of a department store in 1965,66,&67. Since I was so young when I started (17) the other women put me in charge of the pattern dept. We deed indeed take patterns out of the envelopes and were told to discard the patterns. Ah! NO! They were up for grabs and my mom (who also worked for this co.) and I took a lot of patterns. Don't know whatever happened to them. I still love patterns and have a lot of them. I have no idea what they reimbursed the store. Love your channel. just found it. I remember when Vogue came out with a pattern that cost 25.00!! Don't remember it selling.
I just came across your video while looking for something to play in the background as I read but no reading took place. I feel in love with the way you talk and the puns, I love a pun. But I must say I love your personality.
This is kind of a stupid thought; but i really hope for any of the patterns that are incomplete or unsellable that still have a semi complete case/illustrated front; i think itd be really cute to sell those sleeves as "prints" for people to frame and put in their sewing rooms. My grammy used to it all the time
I have to wonder if Ruth sewed for Masonic groups like Rainbow for Girls, Job's Daughters Eastern Star. Some of those patterns remind me of what I have seen at Installations or grand events. Even though the patterns date from 1950-70s the dresses would be appropriate for those organizations clear into the 1990s.
Stephanie I love your program you made me laugh and I enjoy the patterns and it’s also fun when your husband joins in but pity I cannot see the materials I can only come onto RUclips Best wishes for selling your materials and patterns
you totally crack me up. My mom sewed until the 70s for me, not my younger sibs. It was the 60s, and I love seeing them. 'm in Baja now. Was in Key West until Irma...Love Mexico. Just got a new companian sewing machine. computerized. My last one had a trundle
Just found a curious Review paper called "Antifungals on paper conservation: An Overview". Seriously scientific lol But it might have something in there you may find interesting and useful. I'd link it here to you but YT doesn't like external links much...
I'm 71 yrs old. I use to buy the inserts from fabric stores (in Cumberland, Md.)for ten cents because no envelope. Know that wasn't your question but always wondered why fabric stores don't do it now.
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Honestly the fact that your husband sat through all of your finds and knows exactly what you like is the cutest thing about this video!
He knows you so well and is so proud about it. ADORABLE!!!
THANK YOU!!! SOMEONE SEES IT!!! 😁
Lucky lady
Birdy
@@mrcanada1104"I do not apologize for anything in her maybe pile."
It's almost like you tried to make it very difficult for her to pick just one 😅
It genuinely is!
Always amused by the original prices on these patterns. When I would go fabric shopping, my mother would admonish me “… And don’t you go buying those vogue patterns they cost $1.25…” If she only knew what is the pattern sales for today. She would be shocked.
So true! I only buy them when they are on sale.
Yup. @@katerudy3466
You’re unboxing videos are always so fun. Love how Ned is popping in from time to time.
In the 1970s we were tearing off the envelop tab to send into the company to reorder patterns.
I love how happy her husband is that he found things he knew she would like. Excellent job, you can just see how much he loves her
Gotta love the back and forth between Mr. and Mrs. Canada!
2:33. HANG ON I'm playing the hydration game to this one!
Sip of water every time I hear the word "CUTE"
2 cups/500ml of water to start
And GO!
Right to the end! But I finished my water!
I think I missed a few while seam ripping.
Mr. Canada's glee... absolutely precious!
You and your husband are adorable ❤❤❤❤ cheers to you both❤
Your husband is a keeper! 😁
I love the hubby reactions
So many fabulous patterns. Am i the only one that is irresistibly drawn to the shapes and designs that would work least for my body shape. I love the sheath dresses and the 50s ones with fitted waist and panel between waist and bust. I can only dream!
I love Mr Canada appearances! 😂😂😂❤❤❤
so many fun patterns. I would love a feature if people who have made patterns they have bought from you, to share pictures. I have not made mine yet, but I would share when I do. Giving these patterns new life is amazing. Thank you for what you do!
Cool idea! Buy it, make it, show it and tell i.
I would like that, too!
And to think these patterns were languishing for decades in a shop less than 3 hours from my house! I hope they are find good homes.
Loved the Hubby Cam. His comments had me in smiles and chuckles. Some gorgeous patterns there.
I remember removing envelopes from patterns to return to the company. I actually volunteered when I worked at Cloth World in TX, if I could keep the inserts.
If you'd like to get rid of a few dozen of those type of patterns, I can use them for my class. I have my students "disect" patterns to identify markings and their meaning.
Also, there are really cool ways to use the pattern and guide sheets for crafting.
Love your channel. It's real, relevant and inspiring.
On another point, I'm glad you had a chance to visit central PA, and the Community Aide Thrift Store in Selinsgrove. Ii stop there any time I can.
Already grabbed the hideous xmas decoration and a 70s multisize! :)
I saw that one-size Infinity dress (in the same shade of blue as that!) in a dream last night on a bunch of women competing in the weirdest beauty pageant. It was startling to see my subconscious pop up in the video! Some beautiful patterns here. The first time I watched one of your videos I thought you were being stingy with yourself, only keeping one per box. Then I watched some more videos and understood.
Marlo's Corner with that accent was the perfect radio add for a hole in the wall diner
So cool to see! I found a 1954 Vogue Special Design pattern S-4493 (size 18, 36 bust, 39 hip) in my local (NW Nevada) antique mall. What makes it special is that it includes the fabric pinned and cut out with pinking shears, left over fabric, matching zipper in original packaging, 1 yd. matching grosgrain ribbon, matching seam binding in original packaging, and an unused spool of matching thread. The fabric store receipt is also included: (3-3/4y turquoise rayon $1.95y = $7.32, 4-1/2 yd tulle $1.34y = $6.26, 2 patterns $1.00 = $2.00 for a total of $15.58 + tax $.55 = $16.13 from The Marston Company, San Diego, Calif.) The pattern was traced and not cut out (the traced pattern is still pinned to the fabric). I am not a “seamstress” and I am definitely not a size 18! But I had to buy this bundle because it is so complete, like a time capsule. I paid $25.
First, let me say, LOVED the Ned cam. Second, your hair looks lovely (as I thought you looked great as tired Stephanie in the last video, I think gorgeous hair Stephanie is worth commenting on) what product are you using to combat frizz? Curly hair girl here. Or shall i say frizzy hair girl? So many cute patterns!
I have the Vogue 6711 evening dress pattern. It's one of those dresses that's on the back burner, but I can see myself wearing it to a production at the National Arts Centre. It's a perfect match to the Brutalist architecture... I vote thinkaboutit because you'll be invited to the fundraisers for the Opera's you work with???
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
You are both THE most adorable! Amazing patterns! Nice to see your smiling faces!
I worked at a fabric store in the 80s and we definitely had to return the pattern envelopes and I got to keep a ton of patterns. Sadly, they all went away when I was in college when my parents moved. I would be interested in buying lots of patterns in my size without the envelopes!
I like your husband. He smiles easy and he's a little stud muffin.
LOVED the Ned cam! And OMG that Christmas Apron and you two laughing - I about died myself. It's not the apron its the model pose they chose...I mean really? Completely getting National Lampoon's Christmas off it. Too funny! Please do more of these, I know they are a LOT of work but I do love that you go through them and the line drawings.
That didn't occur to me about vintage patterns, availability of smaller sizes vs more common and larger sizes. Thanks for explaining!
Having been a manager at the largest fabric store company in the US in the early 1990s I can tell you that when the pattern companies would send us the pull lists for the discontinued patterns we would receive a credit for what it cost us to purchase the pattern from the manufacturer. By that time they no longer required us to return the pattern envelopes, we simply had to count the number of each pattern that we pulled from the pattern drawers and the manager was required to throw those patterns in the trash dumpster.
Still happens now in Australia.
That Lanvin suit dress * chef's kiss *
Love my eyelet fabric from last week purchase. Thanks
Hooray! I am so glad to hear!
I would also be interested in buying small lots of patterns without the envelope if they were grouped by similar size.
Just by chance, are you familiar with/or have you ever used the Lutterrloh pattern drafting system? In an ideal world, that would eliminate so much of The angst about sizing up smaller patterns to fit our plus size bodies. I have bought several of the systems at thrift stores and garage sales, but have yet to use them. I love your videos!
❤😂 I am a new member and I have to say I joined, just because you you Crack me up😂😂😂😅. You are also very empowering.❤🎉 to me. I "might" have to Binge ...Thank you
Love these pattern parties! So fun.
The power couple we all need. ❤
Looks like Ruth Gowdy was a pretty good customer for the dressmaker. Her name is on a lot of patterns.
Ruth was the shop owner. And yes she had great taste!
Re: the non-envelope patterns. I use pattern tissue as ephemera in my mixed media projects (and I'm sure I'm not the only one) so lots or leftovers of those or any misfit pieces would be easy buys for folks like me.
I vote for a mystery box of the loose patterns in an average size range. Plus kid craft etc
I would love to have the "dis-robed" patterns! They need love too!
It is a pleasure to see and hear your husband. ❤❤❤
Can I just say thann you thank you thank you for keeping the sold patterns on your site because I often go through them for reference and I love it
Same!!
I love the editing that includes your husband reactions 😂
So good!!!
I love all the shirt dresses. All time classic.
Laughed so much especially with the man’s Christmas apron pattern. You’ve gotta make one of those. Lol. Talk about blast from the past I had that Marie Osmond pattern with the peasant top. Did I ever make it?…doubt it. Thanks for a fun video. 😊
31:44 of course it doesn't say "one size fits all"… It says "one size." The company is telling you "we just made this in one size so suck it." 😂😂😂😂
I am fairly new to your channel but I LOVE all of it (I may have binged nearly all your content). I also love your personality and the giggles I get, brighten my day.
I don’t care if it has the envelope or not but if you find something that will fit bust 49 (high bust 46) I’ll buy it.
Right now the biggest I have found in this estate is a full bust 46”. But keep an eye on my “bust 40 and up” section on my website. You never know.
backroomfinds
@@StephanieCanada I will! Thank you so much, love your content!!!
Wish I had my smaller waist that I had back in 60s. I love so many of these patterns.
I do not sew. I don’t own a sewing machine but I watched the entire video & saved two pattern numbers. 😂🤷♀️
Crikey your dedication is next level fun delivery what a dream you are living!,,🙌🏼🫶🏽🙏🏾
I am loving this video!! You need to do more of these pattern videos with him.
Is funny , I started watching you a few months ago, I do not sew... no clue ...but I love looking at the fashions of years past❤❤
You are absolutely insane, and I am here for all of it!
I was just about to compliment how cute your hair is when you said that you did something wrong with it. (I’m still not sure why).
Also, your husband is cute and he helps you which I think is sweet . clearly, he seems to like you, too. Keeper.
I recently inherited all of my great grandmother's sewing supplies (first one to sew since, she died in 1997) that my grandmother kept shoved in the back of her closet. Not only were there rusted paperclips there were SO. MANY. rusted sewing pins she had shoved through random parts of patterns. It's very hazardous. Luckily I'm up to date on my tDAP shot lol 😅
I talked to someone who works in book restoration about mold and she told me you need to freeze things for AT LEAST 3 days to kill the mold spores. A week is best
So interesting! Regarding the patterns without envelopes - In 1975 I started working in the fabric department of a store. When patterns were discontinued we shipped the envelope back to the company and were supposed to throw away the patterns. The manager let us keep some patterns (within reason). I was also given a discontinued catalogue & cut out the corresponding information for the patterns that I kept. I don't know what I did with the catalogue, but I'd love to have it now! I still have a few of the envelope-less patterns in my stash....never used!
I love the hubby cam. He’s judgy like my hubby is!
I ❤ the tacky Christmas patterns!
Those are up now too!
This is a wonderful trip down memory lane, with great companions. Love the interactions/reactions between you two!
your hubby is so cute and the fact that he helped you go get them and find places to store them....a cutie pootie tootie.
I've watched a few of your videos and i LIVE FOR YOUR ENERGY 😂❤
The prices just amaze me!
Such a cute husband...and couple! Those patterns 🥰😍
Coverless patterns. It was easy for me 2 find pictures, of the front and the back of the envelope for McCalls 5625. What is you reason for not printing a new cover, if the numbers and the pictures match? Not judging, just asking co's i wonder. :0)
The two of you are so cute!!!!
Stephanie I cant even begin to imagine how much Kaos is going on at yours atm. The range of patterns is a lot of fun.
I love that you list the buttons separately. I don’t like buying lots of random stuff. I want to be able to choose exactly what I like!
HUZZAH! I am so glad to hear that it helps.
You are a lot of fun to watch. I even sneezed during this viewing. I always found it odd that those skirts were not as full as they appeared on the envelopes.
This is the only kind of reaction video I like ❤🎉
I worked in a fabric dept. of a department store in 1965,66,&67. Since I was so young when I started (17) the other women put me in charge of the pattern dept. We deed indeed take patterns out of the envelopes and were told to discard the patterns. Ah! NO! They were up for grabs and my mom (who also worked for this co.) and I took a lot of patterns. Don't know whatever happened to them. I still love patterns and have a lot of them. I have no idea what they reimbursed the store. Love your channel. just found it.
I remember when Vogue came out with a pattern that cost 25.00!! Don't remember it selling.
I just came across your video while looking for something to play in the background as I read but no reading took place. I feel in love with the way you talk and the puns, I love a pun. But I must say I love your personality.
I love that Ned is on the video. Good job, Ned!
That blazer set from the 70s my mom made for me, so cute.
i really liked those sausage curls you had . . . i love the husband cam too! 🧡🤎
@StephanieCanada I would definitely buy a lot of the patterns without envelopes depending on the sizes you have available.
You two are adorable. 🥰🥰
I made the centennial pattern my senior year of high school.
I've just finished making 16 Christmas aprons for our charity sale!!!! So funny to see your reaction to the one you showed (lol)...............
My home ec class made that apron! We made a smock top, and a-line skirts with a side zipper 😅
This is kind of a stupid thought; but i really hope for any of the patterns that are incomplete or unsellable that still have a semi complete case/illustrated front; i think itd be really cute to sell those sleeves as "prints" for people to frame and put in their sewing rooms. My grammy used to it all the time
I have to wonder if Ruth sewed for Masonic groups like Rainbow for Girls, Job's Daughters Eastern Star. Some of those patterns remind me of what I have seen at Installations or grand events. Even though the patterns date from 1950-70s the dresses would be appropriate for those organizations clear into the 1990s.
Stephanie I love your program you made me laugh and I enjoy the patterns and it’s also fun when your husband joins in but pity I cannot see the materials I can only come onto RUclips Best wishes for selling your materials and patterns
Delightful to have your fuzzband along!
you totally crack me up. My mom sewed until the 70s for me, not my younger sibs. It was the 60s, and I love seeing them. 'm in Baja now. Was in Key West until Irma...Love Mexico. Just got a new companian sewing machine. computerized. My last one had a trundle
Just found a curious Review paper called "Antifungals on paper conservation: An Overview". Seriously scientific lol But it might have something in there you may find interesting and useful. I'd link it here to you but YT doesn't like external links much...
Thank you! I am going to search for that.
Hi Ned good to see your input again
See the first thing I go for is costumes and random decor. Like Christmas haha
I'm 71 yrs old. I use to buy the inserts from fabric stores (in Cumberland, Md.)for ten cents because no envelope. Know that wasn't your question but always wondered why fabric stores don't do it now.
Nice to see Mr canada participating 😊
This and the massive fabric haul were so fun!!!!❤❤❤Had to grab two 70's cutie patterns, I couldn't help myself.😁
9101 really looks like it could be in this years collection.
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. Also having your husband along was so much fun. Thank you for all your hard work.
Holy Cannoli!!!
You have the best, understanding husband ever.
😅love the dress you have on
My mom made the 5360 in the halter style back in the 70s.
So many amazing patterns!!!
So many cute vintage patterns!🤩😍