Quickly Made Sewing & Knitting Patterns from the 1920s and 30s

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

Haha wow looking back, I was not nearly as "better" as I thought I was when I filmed this. Hopefully it doesn’t show too much! I’m thankfully finally starting to actually feel a lot better now. As promised, I’ve linked to all the patterns mentioned in this video in the description, but here are a few more: Note: If you have any other suggestions leave me the name of the pattern and where it can be found (no direct links please, or KZbin might block the comment!) and I will add it to the list. Plain Coarse Knit Jumper (1935) -A simple but cute short-sleeve sweater www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/plain-coarse-knit-jumper-no2 trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/141765626 Easy and Quick to Knit - Jumper in Five Sizes (1938) www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-and-quick-to-knit---jumper-in-five-sizes trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/104154434 The Two Hour Sweater www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/two-hour-sweater-style-no-117 The Scarf Blouse -circa 1940s, similar to the blouse mentioned in this video cassiestephens.blogspot.com/2012/03/scarf-blouse.html?m=1 Les Modes de la femme de France issues (which can be found online) also have a ton of great patterns many of which could be made quickly! such as this tea-gown from 1927: gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k55175026/f23.image 1919 Draped Garments book tidd.ly/3JJSrrB *affiliate link, see note in the description (I’ve recently made a pair of lounging pajamas from this book that were very quick and super cute!) Slip-On Jumper in Shetland Wool (1923) - Features dropped stitches, so works up quite quickly www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/slip-on-jumper-in-shetland-wool trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/37191484

[@sophroniel]

I commented this on the main video, but just in case you didn't get it a notif (and because I'd really love to share any patterns with you if you wanted) so hopefully you see this! This is the comment copied from the main comment section: How did I miss this update?!? A great video as always, you're so happy all the time in your videos and it makes me happy too!! I have some more rambling comments below but idk you can ignore if you want, because it's kind of a novel .... with footnotes..... (apologies, I just thought you could relate and I'm too distractable to send you an email like a proper adult.....😅) . . . *Part one of a thing I thought you'd find interesting!* So, I am someone who actually _did_ make the three hour sweater in (admittedly just over) 3 hrs! Does that count???? I think I was over by 17min over or so, but because I was speed-knitting, I wasn't looking at the clock all the time. Granted, it was for a 12 year old girl (my only other female cousin.... out of 16 children!!!!!! But just me and her.... she has 5 brothers, just like my poor mum had too hahahah), but it wasn't that much smaller than a small grown woman. There are a few conditions that make it easier to speed knit, and granted it was also before I got worse rheumatoid arthritis, but still!!! . . . . . . . *Ok! This is the second point!* I've been a lurker and fan for a while, and to clarify, I'm from Christchurch, NZ (not sure why that's relevant apart from the fact that it explains why I'm so eager about the patterns specifically). That clarified, I've been collecting what is essentially the complete libraries/archive/backstock of a craft store that opened in 1973, and was finally closing, as well as as 2nd hand shops and estates since about the end of 2020, which was when I was medically retired from my job; I was already was dealing with fibro & classical EDS, plus all sorts of stomach issues and carpal tunnel and coping more or less ok (and I'd finally dropped the 40kg I'd put on because of my thyroid issues, depression meds and joint pain on exercise which is apparently not normal!!) but then, surprise surprise, I went and acquired a chronic illness level up, and went and got myself Rheumatoid Arthritis to put the cherry on top of the Cake Of Suffering! As they say in the chronic illness community-which, admittedly, I dislike participating in because I personally find it something of a "woe betide me!" / "My Condition Is Worse Than Yours!" kind of fest, because yes, I was doing just fine until my jaw decided it wanted cosplay as either a white phosphorus worker suffering from fossy jaw or alternately a radium girl on the off days¹ so I basically just ignore my ailments and only make jokes in passing, until they make themselves known again-I'm "out of spoons"..... but in my opinion, a better phrase is "No Spoons Left, Only Knives! Anyway!!! Sorry I keep rambling!!! My actual point was that I now have hundreds upon hundreds of mostly knitting, sewing and crochet (but also anything from tatting to hardranger embroidery, basketry, wood carving, paper crafts, everything random thing you can think of!) mostly all either UK or NZ-specific pieces that I have never seen online ANYWHERE, and believe me I've checked! Most everything is out of copyright, and because they are NZ patterns (and this is during the golden years/hayday of the NZ wool industry, where NZ was basically known for making the best wool and wool goods in the entire world, and some of these magazines and patterns are dating back to the 1910's. I have swathes from the 1930's but just a bunch from everywhere. It's going to be my new goal to digitise everything, because this is such an incredible treasure trove of lost media, and I think it would be a joy to share! Even before engineering knits got one, my dream has been to buy an edwardian stocking machine (a la sally pointer) and that is my end goal! I have a tiktok of @/ sophrocynism that I plan to post to soon, once my phone camera is repaired, but please let me know if you have any patterns or styles you have been hunting or looking for and I'd be more than happy to send you some!! I also plan to update the patterns too and maybe then upload my own historical capsule wardrobe patterns too! . . . . . . . . . . . ______ ¹ To clarify, I'm not radioactive (I did have radio iodine once, for graves disease, but it was the good kind of radiation that kicked my thyroid into behaving itself and not trying to consume my entire body!), but because I had a habit of grinding my teeth and partly clicking my jaw out of socket because all my joints are loose/lax/flexible/whatever way you wish to say it (personally I liken my collagen to chewing gum, for the visuals). Technically the doctors diagnosed it as "End stage TMJ disease" (which is wild because I had first notice that I was clenching my teeth maybe 8 - 9 month before it reached critical mass, and only about 4 months of pain...), which I was informed they usually see only after about 40 years of TMJ carryon. So, even though the doctors have been a bit vague about the whole thing, my conclusion is that popping the jaw out weakened the area, then made minor inflammatory processes that just got out of control once the rheumatoid arthritis came along, and when my doctor saw the first x-rays, the words "disintegrating" and "crumbling" were used, which was uh... somewhat alarming?? When they did a minor procedure to go in there with a scope, to inject cortisol and clean out all the fibrosis (bye bye retirement payout!) the surgeon said that the cartilage disc was "shredded", to the point that I had only about 30% of it left. The funniest thing was, however, that when he showed me the picture of it I just couldn't stop giggling, because it looked like string cheese!!

[@therenaissancewoman2080]

I love your zeal! Very fun videos! I love vintage everything!!

[@LisasEnchantedLife]

Great video! As someone with chronic illness I’m always looking for quick and efficient patterns too. Glad your feeling a little better 💜

[@kaytiej8311]

Such an informative yet fun video. Thanks for sharing all your research and experience - I'm in awe of your knitting skill! I'd love to see some 30s crochet patterns. I agree that 30s knitwear is beyond anything before or since. Bring it back, I say!

[@discodiscordia]

I love both knitting and crochet but don't have any patience, so I stick to accessories - well, as long as they're not gloves, haha. My beginner crochet suggestion is making classic berets and Tam O'Shanters! They were so fashionable in the 1920s and you don't even need a pattern for these. If you know how to crochet a circle, it's easy to work out by trying it on every few rounds. For those who don't know, on KZbin there are countless crochet for beginner videos, even for southpaws like me.

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

That's a great idea! I'll have to paw through some of my antique crochet books and see if they have any interesting hat patterns.

[@jett8193]

Hi Kate, I'm so glad you're feeling better! You look fine, maybe just a bit more pale. I loved your outfit & those ringlets! Okay, so, nothing's made me want to learn to knit more than this video! But, due to my own chronic health issues (EDS/Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) which weaken connective tissues, I don't dare try it, or I'll end up with another hand surgery... blah blah blah. I do sew though (on my mom's original 50's Singer with coordinating wood cabinet❤). FYI, I LOVED that green, kinda batwing looking blouse, wow! Thanks for all the effort you put into this video~

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

That's neat that you still sew on your mother's old machine! Vintage Singer machines are always so lovely.

[@clayhawes8636]

As a crafter, I started out with knitting and within the last year or so I finally picked up crochet. I started out with projects like triangle shawls, scarves, and beanies from bulky weight yarn. They worked up quickly, and now I’ve moved on to finer yarns and projects. I’ve even started a 1920’s style reticule with glass beads and crochet thread. As far as vintage patterns go, there are quite a lot on the Internet Archive (archive.org) but some are hard to read because most haven’t been modernized, i.e., language, stitch count, and differences between U.K. and U.S. stitch definitions. Otherwise, it’s really neat looking through the patterns. They even have patterns that were popular during the Victorian period. Hope the information helps! 🙂

[@killamoosdraree730]

Thanks! I have knit fingerless gloves before, but am still nervous to knit a sweater. I might try that square blouse pattern you showed, as it looks cute and easy to sew up.

[@doro8856]

Kate: What a great video! I didn't realise you were such an adept knitter. That cosy sweater, and the one you're wearing in the video are absolutely gorgeous on you. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. Really enjoyed it. Hope you'll be feeling strong and healthy real soon.

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

Thanks! I am definitely on the mend now :)

[@ilovethelittlepiggy]

I sew and crochet, but you're making me want to try knitting one more time...👀

[@ambreenqureshi5912]

Very talented you are! Have learnt a lot from you! A huge thanks from Pakistan!

[@bonniebrown1566]

I LOVED this video! I found it very helpful and exciting to have you share favorite patterns you’ve made and discuss them and show pics. I think I’ll try ALL of those!…. Well, except maybe the evening wrap thingy. It reminded me of when I was a kid and would tie a bed sheet around my neck and play like I was a super hero 😂

[@timestreel4384]

Nice overview of some quick vintage knits! I love the "Cozy Cardigan in a Few Days". Honestly, the 1930s magazines in the Trove archive just keep giving and giving...what an incredible knitting resource!

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

Aren't they great?! I've knit a bunch of the patterns from the Trove archive and they have all turned out really well :)

[@lynneeie5226]

Hi! Ok, left a comment recently on another video re sweater and beret, and I found them!!! Via this video to your revelry and then found the patterns. So whew! Thank you for making this video :-D Have a great day, Lynne

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

Glad you found it :)

[@06BIBOI]

Homemade knitted blankets are always wonderful !

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

My cat definitely agrees with you. She has claimed every blanket I've ever knit...

[@psychedianic]

Aggie is so cute! 😍 Hope you’re feeling better.

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

Haha, she has been practically glued to that heat vent all winter.

[@lisascenic]

Oh my goodness! The knitted dress with the integral capelet at 2:40! It’s absolutely superb! I’m currently knitting a striped pullover from the 1930s.

[@michelemilne9612]

The blouse is absolutely fabulous!

[@jennglow4647]

Very pretty 😀

[@carolshumaker8348]

I love your work. I too had that which cannot be named, despite shots, masks... But I recovered. I hope that you have too.

[@bohemiansusan2897]

I can't knit without crippling my hands for weeks. I sometimes think of a machine though. The one hour dress does well for me as I have a rectangular figure. I find it easy to modify or break it down into a few pattern pieces. My one hour projects from contemporary patterns never take an hour. I add in various higher sewing techniques, so the end result is nicer.

[@carolshumaker8348]

Please do another one like this.

[@oliviamarie121]

nice video :) side note, I was wondering if you knew about Besame makeup products. Since you like doing historically inspired looks and actually making the products, you might find this brand interesting since they do sort of the same thing

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

I love the aesthetics of their products! I sadly can't used much of their makeup due to having some chemical sensitivities, but their packaging and product range is really pretty.

[@sophroniel]

How did I miss this update?!? A great video as always, you're so happy all the time in your videos and it makes me happy too!! I have some more rambling comments below but idk you can ignore if you want, because it's kind of a novel .... with footnotes..... (apologies, I just thought you could relate and I'm too distractable to send you an email like a proper adult.....😅) . . . *Part one of a thing I thought you'd find interesting!* So, I am someone who actually _did_ make the three hour sweater in (admittedly just over) 3 hrs! Does that count???? I think I was over by 17min over or so, but because I was speed-knitting, I wasn't looking at the clock all the time. Granted, it was for a 12 year old girl (my only other female cousin.... out of 16 children!!!!!! But just me and her.... she has 5 brothers, just like my poor mum had too hahahah), but it wasn't that much smaller than a small grown woman. There are a few conditions that make it easier to speed knit, and granted it was also before I got worse rheumatoid arthritis, but still!!! . . . . . . . *Ok! This is the second point!* I've been a lurker and fan for a while, and to clarify, I'm from Christchurch, NZ (not sure why that's relevant apart from the fact that it explains why I'm so eager about the patterns specifically). That clarified, I've been collecting what is essentially the complete libraries/archive/backstock of a craft store that opened in 1973, and was finally closing, as well as as 2nd hand shops and estates since about the end of 2020, which was when I was medically retired from my job; I was already was dealing with fibro & classical EDS, plus all sorts of stomach issues and carpal tunnel and coping more or less ok (and I'd finally dropped the 40kg I'd put on because of my thyroid issues, depression meds and joint pain on exercise which is apparently not normal!!) but then, surprise surprise, I went and acquired a chronic illness level up, and went and got myself Rheumatoid Arthritis to put the cherry on top of the Cake Of Suffering! As they say in the chronic illness community-which, admittedly, I dislike participating in because I personally find it something of a "woe betide me!" / "My Condition Is Worse Than Yours!" kind of fest, because yes, I was doing just fine until my jaw decided it wanted cosplay as either a white phosphorus worker suffering from fossy jaw or alternately a radium girl on the off days¹ so I basically just ignore my ailments and only make jokes in passing, until they make themselves known again-I'm "out of spoons"..... but in my opinion, a better phrase is "No Spoons Left, Only Knives! Anyway!!! Sorry I keep rambling!!! My actual point was that I now have hundreds upon hundreds of mostly knitting, sewing and crochet (but also anything from tatting to hardranger embroidery, basketry, wood carving, paper crafts, everything random thing you can think of!) mostly all either UK or NZ-specific pieces that I have never seen online ANYWHERE, and believe me I've checked! Most everything is out of copyright, and because they are NZ patterns (and this is during the golden years/hayday of the NZ wool industry, where NZ was basically known for making the best wool and wool goods in the entire world, and some of these magazines and patterns are dating back to the 1910's. I have swathes from the 1930's but just a bunch from everywhere. It's going to be my new goal to digitise everything, because this is such an incredible treasure trove of lost media, and I think it would be a joy to share! Even before engineering knits got one, my dream has been to buy an edwardian stocking machine (a la sally pointer) and that is my end goal! I have a tiktok of @/ sophrocynism that I plan to post to soon, once my phone camera is repaired, but please let me know if you have any patterns or styles you have been hunting or looking for and I'd be more than happy to send you some!! . . . . . . . . . . . ______ ¹ To clarify, I'm not radioactive (I did have radio iodine once, for graves disease, but it was the good kind of radiation that kicked my thyroid into behaving itself and not trying to consume my entire body!), but because I had a habit of grinding my teeth and partly clicking my jaw out of socket because all my joints are loose/lax/flexible/whatever way you wish to say it (personally I liken my collagen to chewing gum, for the visuals). Technically the doctors diagnosed it as "End stage TMJ disease" (which is wild because I had first notice that I was clenching my teeth maybe 8 - 9 month before it reached critical mass, and only about 4 months of pain...), which I was informed they usually see only after about 40 years of TMJ carryon. So, even though the doctors have been a bit vague about the whole thing, my conclusion is that popping the jaw out weakened the area, then made minor inflammatory processes that just got out of control once the rheumatoid arthritis came along, and when my doctor saw the first x-rays, the words "disintegrating" and "crumbling" were used, which was uh... somewhat alarming?? When they did a minor procedure to go in there with a scope, to inject cortisol and clean out all the fibrosis (bye bye retirement payout!) the surgeon said that the cartilage disc was "shredded", to the point that I had only about 30% of it left. The funniest thing was, however, that when he showed me the picture of it I just couldn't stop giggling, because it looked like string cheese!!

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

Wow, that's quite impressive that you managed the 3-hour sweater in actually something like 3 hours! And thank you for the pattern offer. I can't think of anything specific at the moment, although I'm always on the look out for neat hat patterns (not that I have anywhere to store any more hats...). PS: I am totally filing away your "no spoons, only knives left" for future. There are some days when that it just too accurate! 🤣

[@michellekranz9406]

Hi, I love your video’s. I’m wondering do you have a link for the “Attractive Light-Weight Jumper at all? I couldn’t see it I your notes. Or am I missing something… TIA

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

Whoops, I forgot to add that one! I've now updated the description with the links for it.

[@UnfashionableHousewife]

I desperately want to be a knitter but my brain refuses to hold onto the math and stitch numbers, and all that jazz. And so I fail miserably, and my collection of patterns and yarn sits there unused. I envy people who can do it, ha. I've considered paying someone and providing the yarn and patterns for them, but I've never found anyone who would sadly.

[@ambreenqureshi5912]

Very talented you are! Have learnt a lot from you! A huge thanks from Pakistan!

[@ambreenqureshi5912]

Very talented you are! Have learnt a lot from you! A huge thanks from Pakistan!