Monday, January 15, 2007

Vintage Fifties Housecoat: McCall 7481

Carol K. graciously lent me this fabulous housecoat pattern. I knew I would sew it up in the big, big collar version because how often do you get to do that? Not often enough.



And boy, did I luck out at the fabric store!! Who knew I'd find flannel in that great fifties aqua color, printed with DOUGHNUTS!!



And imagine my surprise when I found FIFTEEN matching vintage buttons in my stash. Shaped. Like. Doughnuts.



So, although this housecoat makes me look like Mrs. Jetson (according to the Composer), I know it was meant to be.
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11 comments:

  1. Jenny7:31 PM, January 15, 2007

    Great housecoat. I love that pattern. I'm not so sure I would wear that fabric but I'm sure it looks great on you.

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  2. Anonymous9:27 PM, January 15, 2007

    That it too cool Anna!!! I love the colours. My 3 year old, Samuel, LOVES doughnuts (ok, so I don't feed them to him on a regular basis, but his daddy takes him "out for a doughnut" on occasion). If that were my housecoat, Samuel would be following me around all morning going "WHAT IS THAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTT!!!!!" pointing of course to all the doughnuts!!

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  3. Anonymous12:43 AM, January 16, 2007

    Wow. You are such a talented seamstress; it really does inspire me to keep at my little sewing projects.
    Thanks for showing us all your finished projects!
    ~Stacy

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  4. Cindi7:07 AM, January 16, 2007

    How darling!

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  5. Anonymous8:12 AM, January 16, 2007

    Oh thats lovely! The fabric is smashing!

    PrairieSunrise from S&S

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  6. G.L.H.8:20 AM, January 16, 2007

    How wonderful to find the Perfect Buttons! I don't know if I have fifteen of anything in my stash!

    Cute, cute housecoat! (love the 50's/60's word "housecoat" as opposed to "Robe.")

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  7. Anonymous12:16 PM, January 16, 2007

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  8. Kelli2:11 PM, January 16, 2007

    The fabric is wonderful and donut buttons?! How perfect is that!! I'll bet you look great in it!
    Kelli

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  9. Hopewell1:28 PM, January 19, 2007

    Absolutely Awesome! I bet that pattern was in my Grandmother's sewing stuff!! LOVE the fabric

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  10. Mrs. Simonsays7:42 AM, January 23, 2007

    Oh My, that is so adorable. I never would be able to envision something like this. Too cute!

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  11. Jamie11:43 PM, May 23, 2012

    I love donuts and I would LOVE that cozy housecoat!

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