70s sewing patterns

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Vogue 7711; ca. 1969; Misses' Gown or Top, Pants and Shorts. Loose-fitting sleeveless gown or top with scoop neckline has lace trim and side ribbon ties. Shorts and straight legged pants darted into waistband. Still featured in Vogue International Pattern Book December 1970/January 1971 [insert...

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How adorable is this? I love the maxi dress! The apron pieces are missing from this pattern...so make sure you can come up with that on your own if you have to have it!! The dress, with the skirt gathered to the bodice above a normal waistline, has a back zipper, a square neckline and set-in sleeves, gathered with elastic casings that form self ruffles. The mini-length in view 1, with short sleeves and rick rack trim, has a contrasting skirt. Views 1 & 3 have a self-ruffle at the lower edge…

McCall's 4470; ©1975; Young Junior/Teen Dress or Top and Panties. High waisted, back zippered dress or top with bodice front and skirt front gathered into front band, has tie belt included in seam, shoulder straps and ruffle. Dress A with trimming and optional purchased appliques, or B with ruffles and rick rack trim, has patch pockets. Lined panties have elastic in casing. [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to…

Vintage 1970's McCall's 5521 Sewing Pattern - Small (10-12, Bust 32.5-34) - #vintagesewingpatterns, #retropatterns, #classicdesigns, #historicalfashion, #sewinghistory, #beginnersewingpatterns, #easypatterns, #simplesewingprojects, #sewingforbeginners, #beginnerfriendly, #sewingpatternsforbeginners, #starterpatterns, #beginnerprojects, #learningtosew, #easypeasysewingpatterns, #freedresspatterns, #sewingpatternsfree, #DIYdresses, #nocostpatterns, #dressmakingpatterns…

As I've been going through all of my vintage patterns and posting them for sale over at Etcetorize Vintage Pattern Supplies I wonder with some of them if anyone will actually purchase them. These patterns are sooooo cute, but honestly, do you think you could pull of a Bikini Sizzler??? I don't think I could. So, today's modern take on these patterns comes from Japan. You got it...the Harajuku girls! Now stick with me, if Gwen Stefani and her friends can do it, why not you??? The pic above is…