Yes, it has been excitement a plenty here in the Whizzme household. First Amelia asked me if I would like to post here (of course!) and secondly, I made it to the Salvo's designer sale. Now, if I was a more organised blogger I would be able to show you my booty from the sale (italian boots, Nolita sweatshirt, jeans, skirt, silk tie for Mr Whizzme) but unfortunately I am not that sort of blogger! Well then, what to show you first fellow op shoppers? So many finds I would like to share, but lucky for you I managed to take a deep breath and limit my first post to one item, or rather a small section of my collection of one item. Vintage patterns. I love, love, love them. No matter that I will probably never make them (especially given that most of these patterns require a woman to have not bust, I most certainly do have one), although Mr Whizzme may get one of those dressing gowns one day. The pattern section his always where I will head to first. Most of my favourite finds have in fact been in small, tucked away op shops in country towns. (In fact, in a small seaside town in South Australia I found a rare Issey Miyake pattern for the outrageous sum of $2).
I love the hand sketched designs and the wordy outlines. Maybe one day Miss Whizzme will need to attend a 60's party, and she will be able to wear an original creation? maybe one day....added: and here you will see a real collection - oh my!
I drove past the Salvos sale yesterday and really wanted to stop. Two hot sweaty and tired boys in the back talked into going straight home.
ReplyDeleteI figure they owe me some designer duds now.
ooo is that a sausage dog pattern i see
ReplyDeleteI have have the opposite problem with vintage patterns! I have small boobs and always find patterns I love (especially at Greensborough Savers) but they're never small enough on top. I don't want to have to make adjustments to a too-large pattern. Perhaps we can trade? :)
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful collection!! I never intend to make things if i find a vintage pattern, there is just something special about having them isn't there?
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