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Love them old patterns but sometimes too spendy

I love this pattern but if I can find a modern one that will do the same why pay more! This is Simplicity 4704 look at that sweet bodice.
Now for a modern version. Burda 7688. The Burda Pattern is a top and some real ugly pants and basic long skirt. It would not take much to take a from either a vintage pattern you have and attach the top of the Burda or even use a modern skirt pattern and you have recreated this super cute vintage pattern without paying the vintage pattern price! The sleeves would be a breeze to add to as the cuts are the same.

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  1. MarieJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    What a great similarity with the bodice you've found there! I agree that the modern pattern is nowhere near in the same league as the vintage one, but with your skill you could certainly make a good go of it!

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  2. crissy bakerJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    that simplicity pattern is BEAUTIFUL!

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  3. Eleen FashionsJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    The vintage one is on Ebay right now 6 bids at $15.50. I'm watching it but doubt I will bid since I have the Burda pattern. Here is the link:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-50s-SIMPLICITY-Sweetheart-Dress-Sewing-Pattern-/310290073887?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483ebac91f
    She has another super cute pattern so check out her other items too.

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  4. Eleen FashionsJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    A day later and the Simplicty is up to $36 bucks! Yes it is on my watch list but I knew it would go for too much hence the alternative.

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  5. Eleen FashionsJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    That vintage pattern went for $90.99!

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  6. Polly EstherFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Actually, I bought that particular pattern. I've missed out on a 1950s shelf bust pattern with very similar design details before and decided that I didn't want this one to get away. I usually allow myself to acquire two or three really pricey patterns a year, so seeing as this pattern was in my prefered size and that I had the funds this month, I set a super-high max bid and came out on top. I hope to make a dress using this pattern sometime during March, which I will post about on my blog as well as the Sew Retro blog :)

    Love your blog by the way ;)

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  7. Eleen FashionsFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Wow Polly I'm jealous! I can't wait to see the dress you make out of if. I haven't used my Burda on but I'm going to try to recreate the vintage pattern with the Burda.

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  8. BombshellShockedApril 6, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I have that 1950's pattern. It was used to make my wedding dress!

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  9. Eleen FashionsApril 6, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    I would love to see that BommshellShocked

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  10. NoneFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Hi! Thanks for the lead on the Burda 7688, I've been trying to track down the Simplicity pattern and it's IMPOSSIBLE. Hahah. I'm wondering if you managed to make a dress with this neckline? I'd love more inspiration :D

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