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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Vintage Pattern Wiki: Hollywood Glam

I might not ever have an occasion to go all Hollywood glam myself, but these patterns from Hollywood Patterns sure make me wish I did.



Hollywod Patterns were around from 1932 until sometime near the end of World War II.  They always had a picture in the upper left hand corner of one of the famous, and beautiful, movie or radio actresses of the day.

I definitely would've been a sucker for anything with Katherine Hepburn's picture on it.


Notice the bust measurement?  These days a size 16 is around 40" or more and hips can run around 43".  My how sizing has changed!

Not all Hollywood patterns were glamorous gowns.  I think I could wear this pretty dress at the office or a special daytime event:


And you know how much I love a beautiful and dramatic coat:


Get inspired by all of the beautiful vintage patterns at Vintage Pattern Wiki.  Just do a search on 'Hollywood' or 'movie star' and you'll get lost in time~

Who's your favourite Hollywood screen star of the past?  Leave a comment below~

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4 comments:

  1. Mindy12 March, 2013

    It took away my comment! Crazy. =)

    Anyway, I'm amazed at the sizing/measurements. Wow--so different.

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  2. Bobi Jensen12 March, 2013

    Love the styles!!!

    Bobi
    bobijensen.com

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  3. Cranberry Morning12 March, 2013

    What great patterns! That first style was popular in the early 1970s. I wonder if it will come back again. They say to hold on to what you've got because eventually it will become fashionable again - or at least some variation thereof.

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  4. Reds Creations14 March, 2013

    OMG I would LOVE to have the pattern to 1090 and the jacket! I have to wear formal/floor length gowns to some meetings about 4 times a month and those would come in hand :)

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