I've worked with enough sewing pattern envelopes and drawings to say that I have a definite favorite. McCall's patterns have the cutest most vivid illustrations...the best fonts, colors, and graphics (love the spool of thread). I also love the Park Ave. New York, NY address on the back of the envelopes. I can just imagine the graphic designers drawing illustrations...probably really quickly, probably lots of them, probably very old school.
Most of the McCall's patterns I have are slightly wider than other patterns and I didn't think they would work on a small clipboard. I changed my mind. Now, these are my new favorite clipboards.
These are great Julie...
I will be placing
an order soon
~laura d :)
Posted by: laura | May 07, 2008 at 09:46 AM
These are sooooo cool! I'm curious? What do you do with the tissue patterns? Do you ever try to sew one of these vintage beauties?
Posted by: Mary | May 07, 2008 at 11:06 AM
The clipboards are so cool, I love them!
Posted by: Mandi | May 07, 2008 at 11:11 AM
These are fabulous! love the thought of designers sketching away!!
blessings,
kari & kijsa
Posted by: kari & kijsa | May 07, 2008 at 12:00 PM
oh the little girl one with the balloons --- sew cute! lol. couldn't help the pun!
Posted by: jerusalem | May 07, 2008 at 03:37 PM
The clipboards are so much fun. They bring back great memories of my mom sewing for me.
Thanks for the trip back in time!
Posted by: Wonders Never Cease | May 07, 2008 at 04:19 PM
I just scored a 1955 McCalls counter book - WOOHOO!
Posted by: Mary Ann | May 08, 2008 at 08:51 AM
They all three look great. Love 'em!
Posted by: HeidiAnn | May 08, 2008 at 12:54 PM
I love your clipboards! I, too, am so attracted to vintage sewing elements. Especially 60's because I rummaged through my Mom's sewing things so much as a little girl - those images bring back fond memories of sewing projects with Mom.
Posted by: Whitney Johnson | May 08, 2008 at 03:12 PM
I remember McCall's pattern 8190! Thanks for the memories and for a wonderful blog!
Posted by: patty | May 22, 2008 at 04:12 PM