When I started selling online some years ago, I happened upon a box of vintage patterns at an estate auction. The price was right ($4.00) so I took the plunge. Having no interest or skill in sewing, that bargain box opened an exciting new adventure.

The biggest challenge for me was to date the patterns. Two things helped my learning curve. First was my mother, who was a fine seamstress, and at 82, still has a mind that is sharp as a tack. Second was a number of blogs and websites that shared photos and information on vintage patterns. Over the years I have accumulated a fair amount of vintage sewing information, and would like to share it with other vintage aficionados.

The purpose of this blog is to share my fondness of all things vintage with those of like mind.

Today I would like to share a publication from June 1946 - "Fashion News" Advance Patterns. It was published by Penney's (J.C. Penney Co. Inc.) as a promotional give-away to advertise Spring/Summer fashion patterns by Advance Patterns. Publications such as this are very helpful in dating patterns. Pattern numbers are listed as well as showing the characteristics of a particular year.

I hope you find this helpful. Please check back often for more entries, and I welcome any questions or comments from fellow vintagers!

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Junior Dresses & Playwear

Afternoon (Tea) Dresses

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1946 Advance Patterns numbers shown in June publication: 4226, 4227, 4230, 4231, 4232, 4233, 4234, 4235, 4236,  4237, 4239, 4240, 4241, 4242, 4243, 4244, 4245, 4246, 4247, 4248, 4249, 4250, 4251, 4252, 4253, 4254, 4255, 4256, 4257, 4258, 4259, 4260, 4261, 4262, and 4263


If you are in the market for vintage patterns, please visit my shops on Etsy and Bonanza.
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