Simplicity Pattern Catalog - October 1964

Simplicity Fall Pattern Catalog October 1964

The time is 50 years ago and I am only 7 but I remember my mother wearing some of these fall fashions. Just on the brink of the new Mod era, the fashions in this fall catalog emphasize necklines and capes. 50 years past and we are embracing some of these same designs once again. Shop vintage patterns for an authentic retro look. Visit my Cynical Girl shops on Etsy, Goodsmiths, Bonanza and Zibbet to find fabulous 1960's dress and accessories sewing patterns.

Find this 1960's catalog and others to download HERE.

Tips on How to Set In a Sleeve, Smoothly!

Family Circle Magazine August 1963

Tips for sewing a set-in sleeve from Family Circle Magazine August 1963. To download a printable 8.5" x 11" version click HERE.

Prims Whale of a Kari-All and Toy

Fun and whimsical, this whale shaped carry all can carry it all. This was a promotional pattern developed by the Home Economics Department of William Prym Sewing Notions Company of Dayville CT. Distributed in the 1960's, they encouraged the use of Prims Cover Your Own Buttons, Buttonsnaps and Buckles. Click HERE to download a free pattern.

How To Decorate Sweetheart Soap

I don't know if any of my sisters remember the big glass container in my grandmother's powder room that was filled with pastel colored oval bars with raised filigree and arabesque shapes. I didn't know it then but I recognize now that those were Sweetheart soaps. I still remember how they filled that powder room with their sweet perfume. They were right next to the jar of Tums.

How to Decorate Sweetheart Soap

I recently discovered this little 1960's fold out pamphlet with directions for decorating those little oval soaps. The kit, which originally contained the sequins, beads, tulle, felt and even the little head and hat, were sold for fifty cents and one Sweetheart Soap foil wrapper.

I have the entire booklet to download HERE. Sweetheart soap is no longer available except in vintage shops but this still might be a fun craft idea for the kids on a rainy day.

Vintage Sweetheart Soap from PrettyKeepers on Etsy

Prims Yummy-Yum Lounger with Mob Cap

 Sew up this sweet lounger and cap for your favorite little girl.

This 1960s pattern for a girl's Lounger Nightshirt and Miss Muffet Mob Cap was included with the purchase of Prims covered button kits. Click HERE to download pattern in easy to draft 1" scale.

Prepared by the HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT, William Prym, Inc. Dayville CT
Prym Consumer USA