Friends, the joy of living is in the giving. I haven't given away any patterns lately and, frankly, having spent yesterday at a funeral (the husband of an old and dear friend), I could use the joy.
This wonderful Vogue pattern dates from 1962. It's a vintage size 14 -- 34" bust, 36" hip. Apart from a small tear in the envelope, it's in excellent condition, complete and uncut. And in the spirit of the one-pattern wardrobe, it makes a blouse, a halter top, long pants and shorts!
Isn't it lovely? It reminds me a lot of this outfit of Audrey's, right down to the French cuffs on the blouse.
And with the shorts...
You really should have this pattern -- and now you can!
This contest is open to all MPB followers and the winner will be chosen from a random drawing. To enter simply leave a comment below to say that you'd like to participate. The deadline is Thursday, November 18 @ 6 am EST. I'll announce the winner on Thursday's blog and the shipping's on me.
Simple, right?
Are you ready to have a go?
Jump in!
Oh I do love the cinched waist that sash gives the blouse! Alas, it's not my size, so I will have to let the other lovelies who follow you win it. You've got me all obsessed with shorts now, and in Minneapolis there's already snow!
ReplyDeleteWould love that pattern...and it's my size, more or less!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss, Peter. I'm pretty sure I have this pattern, so I'm out of the running for it.
ReplyDeleteYes, I would love the pattern and it is sort of my size, but not a problem I can re-draft it it necessary. So I'll keep my fingers crossed that get picked!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I'd love to be a participant (now if only I could look as chic & stylish as Audrey *sighs*) :)!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely. And who wouldn't like to dress like Audrey. I could make it work.
ReplyDeleteOh Pierre, I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your friend's husband, such a tremendous loss. Aren't you a wonderful friend to help support her.
ReplyDeletePlease include me in your draw, that is a darling outfit! I'm a 2010 size 14 so I have some pounds to loose to fit but I'm on a diet and am sure I can do it!
I adore that pattern, AND! It's my size! I would totally wear all of those pieces.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your friend's husband...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway - I would love to be entered.
Love, love, love, love it! It's my size too.
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable and exactly my size; I would LOVE to participate.
ReplyDeletePeter, Peter, Peter! This is perfect! Audrey Hepburn AND my size! It would be a great addition to the patterns I am using for my Hepburn/Hepburn project! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to participate. The pattern is just my size.Much joy to you, Peter. Your blog always makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to particpate. I think it will be just my size. What a great pattern. I can't believe you are parting with it.
ReplyDeleteMoi, s'il vous plait! Mon mari ADORE Mme. Hepburn, et c'est ma taille, exactement. Love your blog. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Want it! Drooling over it!
ReplyDeleteTia
Wasn't she truly a beautiful woman? In every sense of the word. She was elegant and graceful both in looks and manner. I remember seeing her on a chatshow her in the UK in the 70's and feeling inspired by her even at an early age.
ReplyDeletePlease include me in the draw for the pattern - Although we have extremely frosty weather here it could be planned in for summer sewing.
Love the blog - you make me smile daily!
Ooh, it's my size! I love the blouse so much. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI have always loved wardrobe patterns but after seeing Cathy in her houndstooths I seriously need to make one for myself! And as it is becoming winter, and I hate winter, I have been thinking a lot about shorts and beach wear! Haha.
ReplyDeleteSo please enter me in the drawing!
I'd like to participate. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for the sadness, Peter; my condolences to you and your friend.
ReplyDeleteThe pattern looks fab and is even my size. Count me in!
I really hope that I can win this it is so cute. MY fingers are crossed.
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern! Count me in! Thanks:)
ReplyDeletePeter, I live in France, beach is right here, I want it! PIck me! Thanks it's a great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be entered in the giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity!
Please enter me in the giveaway. I am inspired by your one pattern wardrobe entry- your lovely photoshoot made my day:)
ReplyDeletePeter, have you seen the book review in the new December Threads: Horrockses Fashions: Off-the-Peg Style in the '40s and '50s http://www.amazon.com/Horrockses-Fashion-Off-Peg-40s/dp/185177601X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1289926595&sr=1-1
ReplyDeleteMaybe you can find it in the library.
Wicked chic!
ReplyDeletePlease, please count me in :)
~Alana
Count me in! Thanks for the giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteLove! Please pick me for the Audrey pattern. As my name is Audrey, it's only appropriate, don't ya think? ;) Thanks Peter!
ReplyDeletePick me! Pick me! Do you promise that we'll look like Audrey Hepburn if we win and make the outfit? I'm quite sure it will happen. Oh just dreaming about looking like that makes me want it more. Pick me....please!
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to you and your friend.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the pattern and it's in my size! Ooh please count me in! Thank you for the opportunity! x
Please count me in as well! If there's one thing I love more than vintage patterns, it's vintage patterns that are already in my size!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to participate as well! Those shorts are so cute, and it'd be great to try a little Audrey sometime :)
ReplyDeleteI´d love to have it too!! With Cathy´s permission of course...
ReplyDeleteCount me in! I heart Audrey Hepburn.
ReplyDeleteYes please Peter... count me in as a follower and a participant of your competition! Cheers :)
ReplyDeleteSo cool! love the shorts :-) Count me in too!
ReplyDeleteOooh, me gusta! I've never sewn from a vintage pattern. Maybe this will break me in.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance!
Count me in... great incentive to lose a couple of hip inches :)
ReplyDeletehi peter, i would love the pattern.
ReplyDeleteThese would be the perfect pattern for my skinny pink gingham pants. Fates, I throw myself at your feet.
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