Spent $80 on a vintage pattern book and it changed my whole approach

I found this 1970s McCall's pattern book at a flea market in Asheville, and it was full of these wild jumpsuit and wrap dress designs. I was just making simple skirts before, but seeing how they broke down the construction for those complex shapes was a game changer. It made me realize I need to study more historical cuts instead of just following modern tutorials. Anyone else have a go-to vintage resource that actually improved your technical skills?

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charles_baker2811d ago

Know that feeling, changed my whole game too.

brian_taylor1511d ago

Totally, old Simplicity guides taught me so much.

betty_perry2411d ago

Those old guides were like gold!