A giveaway for average and plus-size vintage lovers
Spring Fashion
Written by cjhammon in Favorites, Reviews, Giveaways & Contests, Style
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“I wish I could wear vintage clothes, but I can’t find my size.” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that statement, I would be a wealthy woman. It’s true that average and plus-sized vintage clothes are scarce, but I have good news for those of you who pine for vintage styles: you can make them. If you don’t sew, enlist a friend or ask around at your local fabric store for a seamstress who might make a custom dress.
On a recent search, I found several companies that sell vintage patterns for bodies with measurements of up to 50 inches. Eva Dress and Decades of Style offer an amazing collection of patterns from the 1920s to the 1950s for average and plus sized bodies.
Happily, you can try this alternative for free because I have purchased two patterns from each company especially for readers. To thank loyal followers and encourage a love for all things vintage, I’m offering a freebie drawing to anyone who subscribes by e-mail between now and August 1. Don’t worry: these are variable size patterns that cover bust measurements of 30 to 50 inches. They should work on a range of sizes.
To make sure your name goes into the right drawing, please leave a comment below with the pattern you’re most interested in having. (Choose from 1933, 1936, 1940, or 1950.) I’ll draw from e-mail subscribers by style and announce the winner the first week of August. Remember: you’ll need to leave a comment below so I’ll know where your name belongs–in the 1933, 1936, 1940, or 1950 drawing.
Life is short. Wear the good stuff.
22 comments
June 26, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Love the blog, Crystal! Hope all is well for you. I’m digging the 1950 style. 🙂
June 26, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Thanks Emily! How did you find this? FB??? I could see you in that dress! Consider yourself added!
June 28, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Yes, I started seeing a few of your articles on my newsfeed. It’s a fun topic!
June 30, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Thanks so much for subscribing, Emily! And for your recent book recommedation. I placed an order immediately! Happy sewing and good luck in the drawing.
June 30, 2012 at 4:13 pm
You’re SO on the list! Thanks for the subscription, Emily!
June 26, 2012 at 6:39 pm
I have a new found love for vintage patterns and clothing in general, and this site has only excelled this obsession. I adore the 1936 pattern, and would LOVE to make something like it!
June 26, 2012 at 9:56 pm
Beth, I only picked what I love, so let’s just say that we must be sisters at heart. I’ll add your name to the 1936 drawing unless I hear otherwise from you. How in the world did you hear about my blog?
June 27, 2012 at 9:03 am
I came across your blog through a chain of blogs. I adore vintage, so i only clicked because your blog had the word ‘Vintage’ in it! It was all good luck, and i’m so glad i did click it!
June 27, 2012 at 10:03 am
Serindipity! I love it. Thanks so much for reading. IT thrills me to see traffic coming in from all over the world!
June 28, 2012 at 11:29 am
I think the 1950’s style is both eloquent and fashionable. Thank you for posting!
June 30, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Consider yourself entered, Angela! Thanks for the post and the subscription.
June 30, 2012 at 6:17 am
Hello there! I’ve been searching for vintage clothing for the past few months and I haven’t had much luck finding apparel that suits a short, pear-shaped girl like me. However, as soon as I saw the 1940 trousers, I was inspired to take the initiative and make my own clothes (with the help of my sisters, of course). It’s summer, I’m out of school, and I foresee a sewing project in my future!
June 30, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Hi, Nelly! Thanks so much for subscribing and commenting. I’ve got you on the list for the pants drawing. Sounds like we’re kindred, pear-shaped sisters! I like these pants, too! Good luck in the drawing. Hope you continue to enjoy the blog!
July 2, 2012 at 10:47 am
Oh I’d love the 1930s style. ~Sarabeth
July 2, 2012 at 8:02 pm
Sara, thanks so much for entering! I hope you enjoy following the blog!
July 2, 2012 at 10:48 am
Oops, that would be 1936. 🙂
July 4, 2012 at 6:02 pm
What fun! I’ve always wanted to try a classy dress like the one from 1936.
July 4, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Excellent! Your name goes in the hat! Thanks for following Cheri. I hope you continue to enjoy the blog. I can’t wait to bop over and check out your blog. How I long to be an accomplished seamstress. My problem is that I want to be good at TOO many things!
July 4, 2012 at 11:25 pm
I love the both the 1936 and the 1950……..I would enjoy making either of these, they are both beautiful.
venus
July 5, 2012 at 9:37 am
Thanks for your entry Venus…I look forward to connecting with you and wish you luck in the drawing. Vintage aficianado, are you?
July 18, 2012 at 12:20 am
I’d love to make a dress from the 1950s pattern!
July 18, 2012 at 6:35 am
Thank you for the entry, Mary Beth! WE’ll count you in the drawing!