Prims Cutaway Bolero Pattern

Another wonderful Prims pattern. This one is for a Cutaway Bolero Jacket pattern using none other than the ever so versatile Cover Your Own Buttons with front or back button closing.

Prims Masquerade 4 in 1 Hat Pattern

Another fab Prims pattern for you to download. Masquerade 4 in 1 Hat. Make it Pill Box or add a brim for your summer beach accessory. A nifty hood is smart for fall.

From the Home Economics Department of the William Prym Inc sewing notions company of Dayville, CT, now part of the Pryms/Dritz corporation. Visit my other Prims posts for more patterns from the inventor of the "Cover Your Own Buttons" and buckles too!

Prims Convertible Tote Bag Pattern

Another Prims 1960's Cover Your Own Buttons pattern. This is the Convertible Tote Bag. Download the free pattern HERE.

The William Prym Company of Dayville CT, a sewing notions manufacturer, who, together with Dritz, developed the first patent for fabric covered buttons.

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.

Your Guide to Glamour by Marilyn Marshall

Marilyn Marshall stresses the importance of accessories in this 1950's weekly column. Her suggestion for a girl on a budget - Prims Cover-Your-Own-Buttons and Buckles.

Published in The Post-Standard (Syracuse NY 13 April 1952 Page 68)

Prims Camelot Casual

Prims Camelot Casual Skirt, Apron, Plastron and Babushka

Another 1950's Prims pattern. Do take a look at the 

caterpillar kilt pin. Download this pattern HERE.

Pleated skirt, Apron, shaped plastron, and head scarf. I suppose the term "Camelot" comes from the kilt and breast plate of the plastron.

The Prym sewing notions company traces back to the 16th century where it is the oldest family business in Germany. Hans Prym immigrated to America and in 1924 he established Prims, a sewing notions manufacturing firm as an autonomous offshoot of the historic Prym family business in Germany.  The Long Island plant expanded quickly and soon moved to a larger plant in Dayville, Connecticut. During World War II it's specialized machinery was applied to machine shop production of defense products. Today Pryms Consumer USA products include Prym Sewing, Dritz and others.

1940's Prims Clothespin Caddy Pattern

The Prym sewing notions company traces back to the 16th century where it is the oldest family business in Germany. Hans Prym immigrated to America and in 1924 he established Prims, a sewing notions manufacturing firm as an autonomous offshoot of the historic Prym family business in Germany.  The Long Island plant expanded quickly and soon moved to a larger plant in Dayville, Connecticut. During World War II it's specialized machinery was applied to machine shop production of defense products. Today Pryms Consumer USA products include Prym Sewing, Dritz and others.

I have uncovered several patterns that originated from the Home Economics Department or the Educational Bureau of William Prym, Inc, as this one does. Probably dating around the late 40's because the company first introduced the "Cover-Your-Own" buttons, snaps and buttons after 1946. This little gem is a whimsical take on a once useful accessory. And what a creative way to sell buckles and buttons. 

I don't know how these patterns got into peoples hands. Were they high school Home-Ec projects? I have searched newspaper archives and they do not appear to have been mail order. I have several packages of the buttons and buckles and none have any offers for patterns. I did see an advertisement for a sewing fair that had representatives present from many companies including Singer and Prims. They were doing demonstrations of their products and perhaps that is where they originated? The mystery continues.

For a pattern and instructions to make this nostalgic clothespin caddy click HERE.

Prims Precious Pets Pattern

The Little Pet Jewelry Case and The Big Pet Lingerie Cache

I am trying to track down just where one acquired these Prims Patterns.  I have several that span from the 40's thru the 60's. They all have clever ways to use covered buttons and buckles. Watch for more patterns to be posted soon.

Click here for the pattern to 1" scale.

The Prym sewing notions company traces back to the 16th century where it is the oldest family business in Germany. Hans Prym immigrated to America and in 1924 he established Prims, a sewing notions manufacturing firm as an autonomous offshoot of the historic Prym family business in Germany.  The Long Island plant expanded quickly and soon moved to a larger plant in Dayville, Connecticut. During World War II it's specialized machinery was applied to machine shop production of defense products. Today Pryms Consumer USA products include Prym Sewing, Dritz and others.

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 

Prims 1960's Jumpsuit Pattern

This 1960's jumpsuit pattern was included as a free insert in packages of covered buttons. And for good reason. This groovy jumpsuit is bedecked with covered buttons galore. 

Prims 1960s Jumpsuit

The Devil is in the Details.

Hem, Sleeve and Martingale Belt Trim

Click HERE to download pattern in easy to draft 1" scale.

Prims
Prym Consumer USA