Vintage Patterns - One for her and one for him

I just about have my studio set up again, I moved in with my husband and am letting my daughter live in my house, long story. Sooo, other than hate moving, I now have more room for my studio/shop where I sell vintage patterns, clothing, collectibles and jewelry. And, also where I sew, bead, knit, crochet, write and create.

Newly listed are these two 1954 vintage patterns, a robe for the Mr. Although, the Misses may do the sewing, maybe just in time for Christmas.

Oh yes, pipe and slippers, how domesticated

And for the ladies a sweet nautical themed blouse, tucks and side zipper or also called a Middy. If you treasure nautical theme scarfs this pattern would look great to show them off. Only issue is that it is a vintage size 14, meaning for a 32" bust and 26 1/2" waist, not sure how much ease these patterns allow during this time period.

I would work this blouse in a solid seersucker fabric, I know there is some great print fabric out there that would adapt to this style too!

So what do you think, do you sew for your man, are you into nautical sailor theme clothing?

What do men want?

I came across these fashion advertisements in a 1969-70 American Fabrics magazine. What struck me was the boldness of the patterns for men's wear and I am seeing just a bit of that in current trends. The images also reminded me of my 19 year old son whom latched onto a 1980s hot pink jogging suit I picked up at an estate sale. He actually wore it around town for a while, he can be a character, but is not usually flamboyant.

Below: current fashion trends ~ From left: new menswear looks from Mugler, Louis Vuitton, and Rick Owens. Photo: Imaxtree

http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2011/06/new_menswear_collections_mugle.html

Below: MILAN, Italy -- In the most colorful, upbeat men's runway show since her Spring/Summer 2008 collection's garden party romp, Miuccia Prada managed to mine the American preppy canon alongside bold streetwear style patterns that included colorful puzzle-piece camouflage and dizzying geometrics on what appeared to be ballistic nylon outerwear and bags.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/alltherage/runway_video/

If men could wear what they like, would any man you know wear any of the above outfits? I do remember seeing men wearing very 'hippie' patterned bell-bottoms and colorful shirts in the late 60s. Does your man have a favorite from above or a favorite style?

vintage patterns

I posted a few vintage patterns at osovictoria.etsy.com and another vintage dress. I also posted a men's tie pattern 1980s and children's fabric at peneloperose.artfire.com. Check them out! Question of the day, what do you do with your vintage patterns? Do you collect them, resale them or use them to create clothing? I do all three;)