A Bolero Bedjacket is Very Charming, c. late 1940s
There's just something irresistible about this bolero. Maybe it's the colour? Maybe its the ribbon? It says 'gay' in the pattern? I don't know,...
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Target ‘Quick-to-Knit’ Cardigan, with shade card. c. 1950s
Target Pattern no. 1198, I would think its from the mid-fifties? A great pin-up knitting pattern for the wasp-waisted rockabilly...
Curvy Month Pattern – Cotton Blouse for Autumn Days, c.1949
"Specially designed for the not-so-slim". This lovely little blouse-cardigan comes from the Australian Women's Weekly Knitting Book for 1949. It may be...
Curvy Month Pattern – Fan and Feather Jumper Variations, c.1950s
I originally purchased this pattern as it looked very similar to the famous Victory Jumper (below) from V&A - but the...
Curvy Month Pattern – Fair-Isle Twin Set, c. late1940s
Isnt this twin set from Marriners 162 so very cute? I believe its probably very late 1940s, or even early 1950s due...
Nautical Shortie Coat from Patons No.430, 1950s
Despite the model looking like one of the Children of the Corn, this jacket is adorable and a quick knit...