Vintage Craft Supplies

Vintage McCall's Needlework & Crafts Magazine.  Spring and Summer 1965 issue.  Special Embroidery Issue. Contains articles on knitting, crochet, bazaar items, doll clothes, children's toys, and cuisine craft. 

Please check third photo for a full table of contents.

Magazine measures 10 3/8 inches wide x 13 1/2 inches long and contains 168 pages. 

Magazine is in very good condition for being 50 years old.  Cover has some light soiling and wear near the bottom of the spine.  Nice magazine.

Vintage and original "The Work Basket" Magazine April 1948, Volume 13, No. 7. Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit. Published by Modern Handcraft. Patterns for knit, crochet, and tatting.

Patterns in this issue:
Tucks N Ruffles Vestee (shown on cover)
Crocheted Needlepoint Pan Holder
Crocheted Apron
Jabot
Crocheted Lattice Plant Bracket
Crocheted Violets in the Garden Place Mat
Crocheted Collar Trim
Crocheted Glass Muffs (cozies)
Crocheted Pansy Garden Refreshment Set
Two Scalloped Tatted Edge
Crocheted Flower Ornament for Dress Trim
Crocheted Cat for use as Applique
Crocheted Picot Cluster Daisy
Block Printing
Crocheted Coaster Doily

Booklet measures 5.5" wide x 8" tall with 24 pages with stapled spine.

Condition is very good with age toning to pages, and a few small tears to page edges.

Vintage and original "The Work Basket" Magazine January 1948, Volume 13, No. 4. Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit. Published by Modern Handcraft. Patterns for knit, crochet, and tatting.

Patterns in this issue:
Knitted Ladies Dutch Hat
Knitted Baby Booties
Round Scallop Tatting Edge
Crocheted Rose Scarf
Knitted Shopping Bag
Crocheted Dish Mat Set
Knitted Baby Bib

Booklet measures 5.5" wide x 8" tall with 16 pages with stapled spine.

Condition is very good with age toning to pages, and a few small tears to page edges.

Vintage and original "The Work Basket" Magazine January 1946, Volume 11, No. 10. Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit. Published by Modern Handcraft. Patterns for knit, crochet, and tatting.

Patterns in this issue:
Motif for Allover Lace
Ribbon Stripe Chair Set
Tatted Triangle
Crocheted Edgings

Booklet measures 5.5" wide x 8" tall with 8 pages. One sheet that folds out to open.

Condition is very good with age toning to pages, and a few small tears to page edges. Partially split at page folds.

Vintage original 1940s Boys and Girls Overalls and Jacket Simplicity Sewing Pattern 4599. Overalls have a top, suspenders, a convenient drop seat back and pockets at the side front. Style 1 jacket is collarless with a three button closing and welt pockets. Jacket style 2 has a small round collar, welt pockets and is finished with a four button closing.

Pattern pieces have been counted. Pattern is complete with instructions. Envelope is split on both sides and shows wear. Also has name written on front in ink.

Pattern by: Simplicity # 4599
Pattern: Complete
Date: ca. 1940's
Original Price: 15c

Size: 2
Breast: 21
Waist: 20

Really cute addition to your vintage sewing pattern collection!

Vintage original 1950s McCall Junior below the knee ladies dress sewing pattern 8242.   Printed pattern with 19 pieces given.

Pattern by: McCall  8242
Pattern: Complete
Date: ca. 1950s
Original Price: 35c

Size: 15
Bust: 33
Waist: 27
Hip: 36

Pattern pieces have been counted. Pattern is complete with instructions. Envelope shows wear.

Classic addition to your vintage sewing pattern collection! Please check my shop for more vintage sewing patterns and fabrics. Any questions please ask. Thanks!

Vintage Original McCall's Girls' Dress Sewing pattern 2058. A-line dress with long set-in sleeves.

A Line dress with long set in sleeves and sleeveless jumper, each have center back zippers.  Jumper has faced neck, scooped in front, and faced armholes.  Dress has sleeves gathered into armholes and at wrists by elastic in casings and faced front and back jokes.  Dress, of one fabric, has button trimmed front joke and novelty trim sewn on joke seams and lower edge. Dress with contrast jokes and sleeves, has lace ruffling sewn to neck and sleeve edges.

Pattern has been counted for completeness. Eight pieces given.

Pattern by: McCall's # 2058
Pattern: Complete w/Instructions
Date: 1969

Size: 5
Breast: 24
Waist: 21.5
Hip: 25

Some wear to envelope. Great addition to your vintage sewing pattern collection!

Vintage Original McCall's Girls' Dress and Jumpsuit Sewing pattern 5321.

High waisted back zippered dress, jumper and jumpsuit have tie belt. Dress A or B has ruffling, long sleeves with gathered cap. Jumper C with rick rack trim, and jumpsuit D have armhole ruffles. Embroidery is optional.

Pattern by: McCall's # 5321
Pattern: Complete w/Instructions and transfer
Date: ca. 1976
Original Price: $1.15

Size: 4
Bust: 23
Waist: 21
Hip: 24

Some wear to envelope and pattern pieces. Great addition to your vintage sewing pattern collection!

Vintage Original Simplicity Ladies Skirt Sewing pattern. Misses' and Women's Skirt. "Simple to Make" slim skirt has center back pleat. View 1 has top-stitched patch pockets. View 2, center front fold is top attached.

Pattern has been counted for completeness.

Pattern by: Simplicity # 4491
Pattern: Complete w/Instructions
Date: ca. 1950's
Original Price: 35c

Waist: 24
Hip: 33

Some wear to envelope. Nice addition to your vintage sewing pattern collection!

Vintage original 1960s Junior Ladies Blouse, Jacket and two Skirts. Simplicity Sewing Pattern 4400. Sleeveless blouse has round neckline and zipper at back neck. Collarless lined jacket features patch pockets and set-in sleeves.

Version 1 has front button closing.
Version 2 has top-stitching detail.

Version 1 Slim skirt has soft pleats at front waistline, back kick pleat and left side zipper closing.
Version 2 skirt has pressed pleats and back opening under pleat.

Pattern pieces have been counted. Pattern is complete with directions. Envelope shows some wear.

Pattern by: Simplicity # 4400
Pattern: Complete
Date: ca. 1960s
Original Price: 65c

Size: 11
Bust: 31.5
Waist: 24.5
Hip: 33.5

Classic addition to your vintage sewing pattern collection! Please check my shop for more vintage sewing patterns and fabrics. Any questions please ask. Thanks!

Vintage Original Simplicity Girls' Dress and Pants Sewing pattern.

The dress with back zipper closing has high round neckline and set-in sleeves. V. 1 with contrasting collar and cuffs has purchased scarf slipped thru a buckle.  V. 1 and 2 have long sleeves.  Collar-less V. 2 features lace edging and ribbon bow trim.  Top-stitched and button trimmed V. 3 with short sleeves has contrasting collar, front tab and patch pocket.  The pants without side seams have elastic waistline casing.  Pants V. 2 have lace edging trim. The pants V. 3 contrast dress.

Pattern pieces have been counted for completeness.

Pattern by: Simplicity # 8991
Pattern: Complete with Instructions
Date: 1970
Original Price: 75c

Size: 10
Breast: 28.5
Waist: 24.5
Hip: 30

Adorable addition to your vintage sewing pattern collection!

Vintage and original "The Work Basket" Magazine May 1945, Volume 10, No. 8. Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit. Published by Modern Handcraft. Patterns for knit, crochet, and tatting.

Patterns in this issue:
Crocheted Pansy Doily
Crochet Lacy Dutch Bonnet
Crochet Grape Buffet Set
Fabric Shoe Bag

Booklet measures 5.5" wide x 8" tall with 8 pages. Folds out to open.

Condition is very good with age toning to pages, and a few small tears to page edges.

Vintage and original "The Work Basket" Magazine January 1945, Volume 10, No. 4. Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit. Published by Modern Handcraft. Patterns for knit, crochet, and tatting.

Patterns in this issue:
Snowflake Quilt Pattern
Posy Patch Crocheted Afghan Pattern
Crochet Lace Pattern

Booklet measures 5.5" wide x 8" tall with 8 pages. One sheet that folds out to open.

Condition is very good with age toning to pages, and a few small tears to page edges. Partially split at page folds.

Vintage and original "The Work Basket" Magazine 1944, Volume 9, No. 8. Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit. Published by Modern Handcraft. Patterns for knit, crochet, and tatting.

Patterns in this issue:
The Great Circle Quilt Pattern
Womens Crochet Pillbox Hat Pattern
Crocheted Womens Vest Pattern

Booklet measures 11" wide x 8" tall with 8 pages. All one sheet measuring 11" wide x 16" tall, that folds out to open to the pages.

Condition is good with age toning, few small tears to page edges and some light soiling.

Vintage and original "The Work Basket" Magazine 1943, Volume 8, No. 12. Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit. Published by Modern Handcraft. Patterns for knit, crochet, and tatting.

Patterns in this issue:
Chain of Diamonds Quilt Pattern
Men's Knitted Scarf/Muffler Pattern
Men's Tie Knitting Pattern
Luncheon Set

Booklet measures 11" wide x 8" tall with 8 pages. All one sheet measuring 11" wide x 16" tall, that folds out to open to the pages.

Condition is good with age toning, few small tears to page edges and some light soiling. Starting to split at folds.

Aunt Martha's Hot Iron Embroidery Transfer Pattern number 3207, "Water Lilies and Butterflies". Use on aprons, curtains, dish towels or whatever suits you. Pattern is original & uncut. Transfer color is red. Envelope and transfer are in very good condition.

Note: Some of these older vintage transfers no longer work to transfer. So you may have to trace the images with a hot iron transfer pen to use them.

Vintage and original "The Work Basket" Magazine November 1948, Volume 14, No. 2. Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit. Published by Modern Handcraft. Patterns for knit, crochet, and tatting.

In this issue:
Sleeveless Jacket and Beanie Ensemble
Yarn Dolls
Wild Rose Crochet
Circle Panholder
Shell Crocheted Dish
Tatted Medallion with Crocheted Edge
Shell Edge
Crochet Child's Mittens
Liberty Bell Edging
Open Work Babushka

Booklet measures 5.5" wide x 8" tall with 24 pages.

Condition is very good with age toning to pages and soiling to front cover.