Thursday, February 25, 2016

Merry Hull - 1940's Fashion Accessories - Free Pattern

 1940's Merry Hull Fashion Forward Accessories


Merry Hull is best remembered for inventing a modified gusset for the fingers and thumb in women's gloves. It was revolutionary and allowed the hand and fingers to move with ease.





She was also instrumental in creating what we now take for granted.... matching accessories. This 1940's Merry Hull pattern, first appeared in This Week magazine as a mail order pattern. It is reproduced for you here to recreate the bolero, handbag/muff, belt and hat. Download here.



Thursday, January 14, 2016

1960's Crocheted Bikini and Cover Up Pattern - Free Download

1967 Crocheted Beachwear Pattern

Spring break is fast approaching. This 1960's crocheted bikini and cover up will be as fashionable and hip as it was in the era of Gidget and Surfside 6. Download and get working on this easy to follow pattern in three sizes.