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Vintage Work(wear) circa 1979
View post: Vintage Work(wear) circa 1979Past workwear editorials often capture vintage tech in all its retro-futuristic glory. This late ’70s Vogue Patterns photo shows Peggy Dillard leaning purposefully on a Vydec 1200 word processor. (The patterns are Vogue 7413 and Vogue 7462.) Happy Labour Day! Keep PatternVault independent and ad-free for our community — contribute using the tip jar on…
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Patterns in Vogue: Yasmin Le Bon, 1987
View post: Patterns in Vogue: Yasmin Le Bon, 1987An ’80s Vogue pattern editorial stars Yasmin Le Bon in sorbet coloured, easy-to-make jumpsuits for hot summer nights. The patterns are Fast & Easy Butterick 3279 and Very Easy Very Vogue 9564, made up in textured brights: hot pink silk cloqué from Stylecrest Fabrics and yellow polyester from John Kaldor. Sewing tip [B3279]: Lengthen pants…
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Sarah Sheehan has published articles on couture patterns in DRESS and Selvedge. She launched the PatternVault blog in 2011 with a series on Givenchy sewing patterns by Alexander McQueen. This blog explores the intersections between high fashion and DIY culture. Read full bio.
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