I made this ADORABLE puppy this week. I used a Simplicity pattern from 1966 that I got at the church garage sale (3 patterns for a quarter!) Anyway, I just wanted to comment on how much better these old patterns are than the ones they're cranking out today. First of all, the pattern paper is so much more durable. AND, they put each animal's pieces on it's own smaller sheet! No wading through five huuuuge sheets to find the seven small pieces you need. Also, notice the original price of this pattern--50 cents. I guess that may have seemed like a lot in the 60's, but I still think patterns now are horribly over-priced. My sewing funds are extremely limited and there's no way I can pay 10 or 12 bucks for a pattern that I may use only a couple of times. Most of the time, I spend less than that for the fabric itself! I know that commercial patterns have gone down a lot in recent years and stores constantly have them on sale for super cheap, but I wish I could afford to get my hands on some of the way-cool ones I see all over blogland! Is it costly to produce patterns? Is that why?
I made this ADORABLE puppy this week. I used a Simplicity pattern from 1966 that I got at the church garage sale (3 patterns for a quarter!) Anyway, I just wanted to comment on how much better these old patterns are than the ones they're cranking out today. First of all, the pattern paper is so much more durable. AND, they put each animal's pieces on it's own smaller sheet! No wading through five huuuuge sheets to find the seven small pieces you need. Also, notice the original price of this pattern--50 cents. I guess that may have seemed like a lot in the 60's, but I still think patterns now are horribly over-priced. My sewing funds are extremely limited and there's no way I can pay 10 or 12 bucks for a pattern that I may use only a couple of times. Most of the time, I spend less than that for the fabric itself! I know that commercial patterns have gone down a lot in recent years and stores constantly have them on sale for super cheap, but I wish I could afford to get my hands on some of the way-cool ones I see all over blogland! Is it costly to produce patterns? Is that why?
Oh my GOSH!!! I love the dog! So creative with the different types of fabric. Glad you're still sewing even with the baby so close to being here... I can't wait to see him!
ReplyDeleteI just about fell over when I saw this pattern...i've made this dog...i have this dog...i bought this pattern when it was new...that says i'm old!!!
ReplyDeleteThis "pup" is pretty cute!! Yes, I too am amazed at pattern prices. I sew for granddaughters and refuse to pay that for a pattern, for as fast as she is growing it might get used one time. From the time I quit sewing for my daughter and by the time I started sewing for GD, patterns went up a minimum of $10.00. I want to know what's up with that?? Oh, happy anniversay too!! Your hubby looks like a sweetie ( and so do you and your babes )!!
ReplyDeleteOh Ms Nikki - I LOVE that doggie!! You know I am a sucker for long ears and sad eyes. Just popped on to see how you were doing....any day now for the new arrival? My prayers to you all.
ReplyDeleteso adorable! love those vintage patterns :)
ReplyDelete