I bought these 1980s patterns about a month ago from a fab stall at the altrincham market, a £1 each! I thought they were rather 40s in style, alas I cannot afford the prices of real vintage patterns. Yesterday I finally got round to getting some material. I had in my mind gingham only, but then I spied this fabulous Chaplin print! What do you reckon I should make with it? I am thinking a peplum blouse of sort!
That fabric is adorable!! A peplum blouse sounds good! I love the whole 80s-does-40s thing, because 80s stuff is so much cheaper than the real deal (sadly!) and it can look just as authentical!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I am really chuffed with it, just need the spare time to make it all! Me too, 1980s was great for 40s inspired clothing and of course patterns! xx
Deletewhere did you find the chaplin print?? I am setting up my dining area as a mini-chaplin "museum," and would love to cover my bar chairs in chaplin fabric. i didn't imagine such a thing existed!
ReplyDeletei'm not sure what this blog is, or whether i will be able to find it again, should you respond. my email address is janetjonesbann@aol.com
Hello Janet, I have just sent you an email as I managed to find some on eBay do hope you get it in time!
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