These items come from my personal collection of vintage magazines and patterns and are in PDF format, available for instant download. I will feature one vintage item as a free download each Friday, so be sure to check back! I’ll be offering embroidery motifs, magazine artwork, catalog pages, articles, and more. Check back each week to see what’s new!
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This download from a 1959 “Paris” catalog showcases the gorgeous, full-skirted fashions of the New Look era–from schoolgirl frocks to stunning evening gowns. Absolutely droolworthy!
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This download features a full-color, two-page spread of suits for fall of 1946, plus detailed instructions for the popular hairstyles of the time period! Lots of fun from Woman’s Day, September 1946.
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This is an absolutely delicious six-page article from 1909, titled “What Girls Will Wear This Summer” by Mrs. Ralston (Ladies Home Journal fashion editor). Jam-packed with information, this piece is full of absolutely gorgeous, detailed illustrations of the fashions coming into style for the summer season, including all-in-one dresses (the new rage), blouses, skirts, hats, and more. As with all of Mrs. Ralston’s pieces, fantastic information is provided on popular colors and fabrics. This is a must-have for any Edwardian fashion library.
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This cute article explains how to take last year’s clothes and make them over for a new season. Includes advice for everything from saque coats to skirts to hats.
This download includes three articles from the early 1900s (my original copies are, alas, undated, but hairstyles and dress styles provide good clues). First is a feature about fashionable hats. Most amusing is the author’s contention that “hats have seldom shown a greater variety of ugliness than has been the case this season!” She nevertheless finds the prettiest of the available styles to showcase. Next is a beautifully illustrated piece about negligees–lovely, long gowns and wrappers to match. Finally there’s an article with photographs of intricate embroidery by “peasants!” Enjoy!
1905 Ladies Home Journal Fashion Features
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This is a two-for-one deal! You get two articles by the knowledgeable Mrs. Ralston–one about Spring styles for 1905, the other answers to questions girls ask about their clothes. There are lots of beautiful drawings of the latest fashions, including sidebar ads for Easter 1905 dresses and more. The Q&A from young ladies is the most fun to read and includes questions like the following: “I am girl just twelve years old and very tall for my age. How long should I wear my skirts?” Lots of fun!
What to Take in a Suitcase for a Short Trip”
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This neat feature tells the traveling lady exactly what she’ll need for a weekend away–including a traveling suit, shirtwaist, evening gown, nightgown, kimono, petticoat, and more. Not only do you get beautiful illustrations of these items, but the article explains exactly what fabrics and trimmings are needed for each. This is a fun look at what the American Edwardian woman considered necessary for a short journey. We’d be hard pressed to fit such a wardrobe into our weekend suitcases!
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This feature comes from an April, 1910, magazine article entitled, “Latest Fancies in Feminine Dress.” This article covers undergarments, lingerie sleeves, a dressing sacque, and more!
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Did you know that “blue is treacherous” and “brown is a friend–and a foe?” Or how about the fact that a grey-haired matron “ranks as a perfect blonde” if she has pink in her cheeks? This fascinating four-page article is chock-full of beautiful illustrations and fun information on what colors were considered correct for each complexion type. A customer sent me the original of this many years ago, but, unfortunately, the year is missing. I’m surmising 1911 because of the dresses and hairstyles (you’ll see the neo-empire waistlines that came back in 1911). As a bonus, there’s a little end piece with samples of lace insertion and tucks for blouses.
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This beautiful paper doll comes from a 1922 issue of American Woman. The doll is “Jo” from Little Women by artist Harold Cue and has both front and back images for the doll and her clothing. Absolutely beautiful! Print on heavy cardstock and have fun!
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This feature comes from a spring, 1922, issue of American Woman magazine. The download includes two pattern pages showing the latest styles for ladies and girls, as well as a beautiful full-color ad for Jello.
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Here is a fun, helpful article explaining how best to use patterns, tailoring them for a perfect fit. Included are tips for choosing fabrics and photos to help with tricky steps. There are some fun 1929 ads as well in the margin on one page.
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This download includes a photo feature on 1949 summer fashions, an article on how to give yourself a manicure while keeping the home, a full-color fashion ad, three other dress ads, and a page full of ideas for fashionable tops. It’s neat to see the “new look” after the fabric-conserving fashions of WWII.
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