As a store owner I have frequently been approached to buy
old publications from customers dealing with the closing of a knitter’s estate.
On most occasions the goodies were simply given to me to do with as I pleased. Of course I still have most of what was given to
me in my possession. Since I closed my
store/studio and on several occasions, I have tried to weed out magazines I
know I will never read or use for design inspiration.
Today I reviewed a Fall-Winter 1962 and Spring-Summer 1963
Vogue. With the exception of photography, styling, poses and fifty years,
nothing has changed. The garments have a
very contemporary appeal, especially for corporate professionals; but what has
changed are construction techniques.
For example this cape from the 1965 Reynolds Knitting Patterns Vol 41 is knitted
in pieces (Back, 2 Left Front Panels, and 2 Right Front Panels, 2
Pockets). The finishing is as
follows: Block pieces to
measurements. Cut lining to correspond
with each piece, allow 1” for seams and 2” for darts at each shoulder. Sew side and shoulder seams . . .
It continues with sewing instructions that we just don’t see
in today's knitting magazines. I have to admit the garments from these old publications, have an attractive tailored quality.
This pattern, minus the lining, could very easily be adapted
to circular construction.
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