Vintage Pattern 2836

Since re-entering the sewing world I have discovered the wild and wonderful world of vintage patterns.  I knew my friend Jayne had made money on e-bay, buying old patterns at thrift stores and re-selling them.  I had no idea what big business it was.  Some of those vintage patterns are really expensive!!

Of course, I want to try my hand at some of these.  And we do have some of the big 4 pattern companies offering 'new' vintage patterns - bringing patterns out of the vault, so to speak and offering them to us anew.  Have one vintage Vogue under my belt, will showcase in some later blog.

Today's subject is Pattern 2836.  I can find no indication of ANY pattern company, either on the envelope or the instructions.  This was given to us by my friend, Sherie.

Some charming things about this pattern:

• The sizes are indicated by year, i.e. 12 years, 14 years, 16 years.  Though I can't imagine any 12 or 14 year old, from any era, wearing this pattern.  Looks too grown up I think.
• There are no printed markings on the pattern pieces themselves.  The notches are actual notches cut into the pattern.  A series of three small perforations indicate laying on a fold, "lines of triple small perforations" indicate laying "lengthwise of material"
• Layouts included for 39" and 54" material.
• Has gathers in  long sleeve version at the elbow.
• Seam allowances are 3/8".

And here are the complete instructions!