Vintage 40s

Can you imagine having to wear gloves every time you left the house? Even in the summer? While gloves are worn only for warmth these days, they were an absolute necessity up until the mid-twentieth century. Both of the World Wars contributed to the vintage glove’s demise, as well as the new, more independent lifestyle

A look back at the era of elegance.

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Helena Sweater is a vintage 1940s woman's dotted sweater knitting pattern from Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 1948 magazine. ★ Size: • Bust 32" ★ Gauge: • 32 sts = 4" in light fingering weight (3 ply) yarn ★ This pattern is a digital download and is delivered to you immediately upon receipt of payment. ★ Sale! 2 patterns for $7 with code: 2FOR7 3 patterns for $9 with code: 3FOR9 5 patterns for $13 with code: 5FOR13 8 patterns for $19 with code: 8FOR19 13 patterns for $25 with code: 13FOR25

The gray days of winter have me looking forward to spring and lighter/brighter clothing. I scanned these from a 1949 insert of the pattern department of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The green ensemble with matching beret in the first picture has my name all over it. I love the color combination. While the 30s is my absolute favorite era, there are so many things I love about the designs of this time period too. So pretty!

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