Vintage Details, Modern Sewing | Sew These 5 Details from the 1960s | 1960s Sewing Inspiration

In this video, Sarai and Haley share 5 vintage details inspired by sewing patterns from the 1960s that you can incorporate into any modern sewing pattern. They'll also share some Seamwork patterns that would show off these vintage details.

*Video Chapters*
00:00 - Why you should look to vintage patterns for inspiration
00:37 - What makes 1960s fashion special
01:51 - Simplicity 7362
03:53 - Simplicity 5309
05:27 - Simplicity 2991
07:00 - McCall's 9253
08:02 - Vogue 7064
09:26 - How to add a keyhole to your garments
10:26 - Sarai & Haley's favorite details

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[MsSavvy]

I love thos series! I am so surprised to like many of these details. Iit is not lost on me that I lean 50s, 70s, 90s... I especially like the raglan sleeve that appears to be buttoned on. My heart is rooted in the 90s with overized safety pins 😄 I have no shame.

[rasar]

I loved the Vogue pattern with the slits. ❤

[Beth_Ann_K]

Agree with everyone about this series—so fascinating. Gosh, I’d say once the series is done, just start over with five different patterns from the decades.
I had to laugh when Haley suggested adding a bar tack on her sample (at the end of the open seams). As Seamwork radio fan, I know how she feels about doing bar tacks!

[susankrzywicki]

I'm wondering how these could be showcased on knit fabrics? So many vintage patterns are meant for wovens of some firmness. In our current lives, with activities that are more suited to stretch fabrics, it is a challenge to find details that work. Buttons can be too heavy, seams are not as much of a fit, straight line (if that is a clear thought). Related to that: vintage jewelry like costume brooches don't work on our one-layer, thin knits. I love the idea of all these details, so any suggestions would be cool.

[caitlin]

Thank you! I’m loving this series and was hoping you’d do one on 60s fashion details. So many great ideas!

[nozztozz]

This was great. A unique type of video and very helpful too!

[Monga_Makes_Things]

Loved this video as I learned to sew in the 60s! Girls weren’t allowed to wear pants to school so we sewed a lot of dresses and jumpers (American jumpers—sleeveless dresses worn over blouses or other tops). These styles feel familiar and I like your suggestions for incorporating some of the details. —Addie

[miramsey]

I grew up in the sixties and I remember my mom sewing garments similar to the ones in the video!! Made me smile!! Is there a video on how you store your patterns. I love the neat look of your system and I am sure that it makes it easier to find what you are looking for. Love your channel - I just discovered it. Thank you so much!!!

[werelemur]

The built-in shaped belt might be a good way for me to subtly break up my freakishly long torso.

[elsbethzeegers]

This is fantastic! I hope you're going to do a 70s sewing inspiration video next 🙏