Unbox a PLUS SIZE Mystery Subscriber Box with me || Plus size vintage sewing pattern HAUL

[@StephanieCanada]

If you head to my website and don’t see the pattern you wanted, please know that there were some that were very incomplete! And there is one pattern I kept for *~reasons~* that you will see soon… evil laughs her way offscreen…

[@eeyore_chick6059]

Keep all the ones you love, make copies on tissue to sew your own (videos would be wonderful) - then you can resell them :)

[@stevezytveld6585]

Keep them. Keep all six. Ditch the rule. The other boxes may not have anything of interest. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@fantasydesigns4104]

anyone counting how many times she said bob and a small mouse appeared?

[@StephanieCanada]

@@fantasydesigns4104 you caught me! (Honestly I had way too much fun adding in Bob)

[@fantasydesigns4104]

thank you and your welcome, love your channel @@StephanieCanada

[@sheHerTheyThem]

Didn't you know part of being mentally healthy is knowing when it's ok to adapt your own rules and boundaries..ma'am this is a time to change that 1 pattern rule. We NEED to see you make these patterns!❤❤❤❤

[@zacharypastor8552]

literally this. I mean, she's so excited, and patterns that fit her and are in her style are so rare that honestly i think she needs to keep her favorites, be it 5 or 10 or 15 patterns

[@stevezytveld6585]

Besides which, the two other boxes may not have anything of interest... Keep the patterns! - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

Yes!! Please this! Make the pretty things!

[@Sew_Learning]

@SheHerTheyThem Well said! 💐

[@StephanieCanada]

You are right! And yes I plan to make all of them for the channel.

[@laurawilliams7782]

I support you keeping extras when they are such rare sizes!

[@StephanieCanada]

Aww thanks.

[@roxiepoe9586]

As a person from the Southwest, I really appreciate that you never sniff to see if it is really the essence of Bob. I am, perhaps, a bit over careful of the possibility of Hanta. Hanta is treatable now, but it is a nasty, nasty, ride. So, continue to exercise caution and live Hanta free. :)

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh no!! People SNIFF IT?! No…. Also, if only y’all saw how many times I stop to wash my hands.

[@katiesanders238]

I'm having a really sad day for absolutely no reason. I was really happy to see an upload from you. Hope everyone is having a good day 💛

[@lisahodges8299]

Here is a virtual hug. Birdy

[@StephanieCanada]

Aww! Glad I could bring a bit of laughter to your day. 😁

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

I have noticed that vintage patterns are more complex and with more interesting details than newer ones. YES!!!

[@MindyMaeCrochets]

Ive never seen you treat yourself to a whole box and I'd encourage you to keep all the ones that will fit you. You do so much for the plus size community. I teared up when you got emotional. Please consider treating yourself. Also, you could very well make copies of those patterns and sell those. As a big girl, Id appreciate it!

[@StephanieCanada]

I am thinking of doing that for the Pinafore pattern since that is the one that made me cry

[@MindyMaeCrochets]

@@StephanieCanada DO eeeit!!! *rolls hands evilly* Now to convince you to save a whole box next time!!! What? Im sweet and innocent!

[@KarinVoll]

@@StephanieCanada dooo iitttt

[@dressdeveloper]

I'm glad you treated yourself to the three patterns. Well chosen! And lovely video as always 🥰

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you so much!

[@emilyrose2912]

I’m currently collecting patterns for you now haha I’m a vintage pattern collector as well, when I come across larger size patterns I get so excited and yell Canada!! While everyone stares at me like I’m crazy 😅

[@KarinVoll]

I would wager the subscriber that sent you these is rejoicing that you kept more than one. They said they split the 48s one into each box so you would have A CHANCE of keeping your rule - but that tells me that they WANTED YOU to keep something, because they appreciate your work and how frustratingly hard it is to find good pieces that are both your style and size. And if they were so careful as to MAKE SURE you'd have something to keep, I'm pretty sure they are excedingly happy you managed to find MULTIPLE that you liked. That was beautiful to see. I am going to check the other 2 videos, and I'm gonna check your website for some of those patterns because DAMN this is a good selection

[@sheHerTheyThem]

When we move and open our vintage store in New Mexico I know who i will be sending my patterns to when they dont sale! I want someone who gets excited about patterns and vintage fashion as i do, and my husband laughs every time you react to a pattern just like i do.. girl if you saw my box of vintage gloves and scarves..because you cant have one and yes it matters that this pair of white kid gloves has a button and this pair doesnt and NO i cant get rid of one pair because they are VASTLY different, why? Because this pair has a button duh!!! 😂

[@StephanieCanada]

I will happily take them on! I do LOVE vintage patterns.

[@sheHerTheyThem]

@@StephanieCanada well you will officially be our go to person because you're going to love this, so we buy storage lockers with a focus on vintage..so the older the better , the storage lockers will be supplying our vintage store which will be supporting our nonprofit which will among other things I hope to teach at risk youth how to sew, and take clothes that we won't be selling in the store such as fast fashion and altering them, updating them, making them to the point where people want to wear them, all while hopefully teaching those wanting about the history behind so much of fashion, even the utilitarian. I've been slowly collecting sewing machines over the years ,all kinds, including yup 1920s Singers! So we will probably come across many storages with patterns, and when I go on buys I ALWAYS buy patterns because people seem to dump them in bulk cheap if not free, knowing someone in this world loves (and gasps as audibly as i do 💗) I will definitely pass them along to you. Especially because I know more than likely the odds of me being in the position at my size and with the amount of work I plan on doing with the store and work, I will probably NEVER get to actually see one of the beloved patterns I hoard I mean cherish come to fruition whereas with you, they might!

[@callitags]

Times like this is where the phrase "rules were made to be broken" comes from. Wholeheartedly approve your decision making 🙂

[@Kera.S.]

You do too much for us to have vintage patterns to not keep ALL YOU WANT FROM THESE❣️ Please keep whatever you want!

[@hollyingraham3980]

Hey, maybe the other boxes won't have anything this cute. Three from the whole lot! You know you neeeeed that pinafore.

[@meredithbarbery6247]

Not me about to start a museum job and fully expecting "BOB" to my catchphrase list...

[@StephanieCanada]

OMG!! Please, take it and RUN! I also allow use of “Crispy McCrisperson” and “Toasty”

[@meredithbarbery6247]

@@StephanieCanada *stuffs them in multiple hidden pockets*

[@TheEconWoman]

Hey - question. On the larger sizes that are not current “big four” patterns, could you look into scanning these in and creating pdf’s? I don’t know the copyright issues but surely a company that is no longer in business and 70 years later would be in the public domain??!!! So want a couple of these too. So glad you got this crazy good box!

[@hollyingraham3980]

If they didn't renew copyright in the 1960s, yeah, they should be PD by now. Especially if no one absorbed the company.

[@StephanieCanada]

While yes technically I can, I do not possess the skills to do so. PDF creation of patterns is not a skill set I have. I am looking to try out one for next summer.

[@TheEconWoman]

@@StephanieCanada well we will need to look into that! I under that this would be a step on the learning curve but I think people would love it. Also, this would provide a service/good that your competitors don’t do. When you get closer to this just let me know. I would love a new project towards spring as I am retiring! 😁

[@WithLoveKristina]

WOOOO for the memberships! Excited for that growth for you! Also man there were so many good ones.

[@sheHerTheyThem]

When the content is SO GOOD ,that I rewatch it again so my husband can watch, you should keep those patterns & make the outfits because clearly they are WORTH the content, shouldn't it be about adapting, mental health, and woman get that REVENUE with great content!

[@StephanieCanada]

Aww shucks! Thanks! I am so excited to make these for the channel that I even prewashed ALL the fabrics last night

[@ruthkirkparick3535]

I want the you to keep the middle one (actually I want it but...). The neck line the sleeve option, the fabulous pockets! Second choice, 9430, sweetheart neckline AND ruffles, oh my! I honestly don't think the boat neck, big button is all that flattering. My Mom taught me that and she never steered me wrong.

[@StephanieCanada]

It’s all good. I have the fabric picked out and we shall see.

[@1rahmaan]

Yes! Keep all three! If you decide to let any go, I'll take it ❤❤❤

[@nicky740]

Love that the sender split things up between the boxes 😂

[@knittingnana2939]

All 3 of those dress patterns are so cute. I like the one with the square neck the best. I hope you take us along on your sewing journey when you make them.

[@StephanieCanada]

I am absolutely going to be making them on the channel very soon!

[@Hippiechick11]

I'm glad you are keeping 3 patterns, enjoy!

[@luvshus]

I’m so glad you kept at least 3 of those patterns. I hope you show us all how the dresses turned out. If the other boxes are half as great as this, you’ll have some fun patterns to play with 😊

[@StephanieCanada]

I intend on making all 3 of them on the channel. I even pre-washed all the fabrics last night!

[@alisonbeiko2050]

Great patterns, I hope you kept all the patterns you love! You deserve them Jennifer! ❤

[@StephanieCanada]

I sure did!

[@angelinacrafts5385]

9273 is a classic. Makes me want to drag out the sewing machine and give sizing down a pattern a go.

[@StephanieCanada]

Ooo…

[@KatheD]

At the game show music where you were thinking, I whispered to the PC screen "keep them all" - so glad you heard me!

[@StephanieCanada]

Sure did!

[@Justone8001]

Keep all you want. They were made for you. By the way I had that shirt/jacket in junior high. My mom made it in gingham printed double knit.

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh how fun!!

[@obsidianrosestudio2663]

I’m so glad you broke your own rule. Sometimes they are meant to be broken. 😊

[@StephanieCanada]

Sometimes they sure are

[@SewRena]

Wonderful haul! I’m so glad you didn’t stick to your rule 🤣

[@StephanieCanada]

Me too!! Just this one time

[@MysteryMommy1]

I’m so glad you kept those three!!!

[@StephanieCanada]

Me too!

[@vanessajohnson1944]

Oh! Bob! I so wanted a few of those patterns. Great video, Steph! Looking forward to makes! Gotta dig thru my vintage patterns to see what I'll be kitting up...Halloween-style. 😉

[@StephanieCanada]

They are coming to the channel as soon as I find time to sew them.

[@trinawelder8782]

I love watching your excitement.Those 3 patterns are spectacular. You cant pick one-the others would have their feelings hurt. Lol

[@StephanieCanada]

Right! They all travelled together. It would be a shame to separate them.

[@WthrLdy]

OH the marian Martin apron dress. I'd have one in a 50 so fast !

[@cherylrosbak4092]

Oh good, you kept the one with the green and the cute little collar/sleeve bit. I hope to see you in it one day.

[@StephanieCanada]

I intend to make all of them on the channel.

[@ShinySarah44]

I love love your reactions; especially when it's unclear immediately if it's excitement or horror at what you've seen off screen. xD

[@StephanieCanada]

Thanks! You never know what you are gonna get in these boxes.

[@antoinettemitchell2888]

Glad u broke your own rule that is fabulous ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you!! They are all so wonderful! I can’t wait to make them.

[@sheilam.4538]

Yeah, go for it!🙂

[@Apolonia89]

I'm so happy that I found you yesterday while at work, shhhhhhh. I would have picked the same ones you did ❤

[@AZ-pf8qq]

Yes of course break your rules! I’d also keep all three.

[@StephanieCanada]

❤️❤️❤️

[@elisabethmontegna5412]

I’m glad you let yourself keep three patterns because it was clear you really loved them. Fun fact, in our household, whenever we’re mad about something related to a major societal norm (problematic or otherwise), we blame “Bob”. “Larry” is who we blame for the weather, and “Joe” is to blame for things related to societal ills like institutional racism. Anyway, now that we know Bob’s out peeing on vintage patterns along with doing things like maintaining daylight savings time we have even more reason to hate him.

[@nolaanderson6884]

Yeah, we get to see the three patterns ❤

[@StephanieCanada]

You sure do! I even prewashed all the fabrics last night!

[@cherylhuot4436]

OMG those slip patterns are wonderful!! Simplicity 9170 at 17:02 looked like something Samantha wore in Bewitched! Keep what you like. No shame in a rule break occasionally

[@StephanieCanada]

Rules are made to be broken (on occasion)

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

YES!!!! You are the one who can choose. You DESERVE it!! You do all the footwork!!!

[@StephanieCanada]

❤️❤️❤️

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

I@@StephanieCanada I have bought several patterns from you website. I have to stop going there! (Yeah. I just bought one 10 minutes ago!) About 15 minutes ago. Bad me!!!!

[@aksez2u]

I'm glad you kept 3 patterns! You deserve it, and hopefully we will get to follow along as you make them on video!

[@StephanieCanada]

Absolutely! I will be making all of them on the channel

[@alexandrawellington8028]

Those 3 are DEFINITE keeps!!! I would do the same.....please please please make them xxxxxx

[@StephanieCanada]

Absolutely will do! And I plan for each of them to go onto the channel

[@marjorythrash1045]

My mom would have laughed until she cried with the drapes pattern. She made drapes, slipcovers, bedspreads for an interior decorator. She just worked from measurements. We used a hammer to compress those pinch pleats. I have several of those 1960s through 90s patterns in my stash.

[@StephanieCanada]

Amazing!! ❤️

[@vickismallwood2082]

I love all but the ones you kept I must see them when made they were made for you.

[@StephanieCanada]

I will be giving them each their own video as I find time to make then

[@cindyroberts6666]

You've been good, keep them all. 😊

[@StephanieCanada]

Aww thanks, but if I did that I would end up being overrun with patterns in a month. 🤣

[@shauni191]

The Marian Martin that you kept is just soooo good. Oh man I might have to try and MacGyver it from some other patterns and math.

[@StephanieCanada]

Heck yeah! Go for it!

[@annewhitney8809]

Keep the patterns. You can always sew them and sell after. I would love to have a slip pattern. Scan and sell as a PDF ? Maybe?I’ve gotten into wearing dresses and slips are as scarce as unicorns. Must admit I had a good laugh about your daughters unicorn costume.

[@StephanieCanada]

Honestly, I don’t have the skill set to make PDF’s of these patterns beyond very rudimentary versions.

[@BYBabbra]

WOW that was a haul and half, lots for you to choose from. As for those curtains gathering dust, just think about your poor vacuum cleaner!!

[@StephanieCanada]

There truly were SO many good ones!

[@FlickiChicki]

Keep the patterns! And when I sort Grandmas patterns, make a box per 43+ bust pattern, understood.

[@FlickiChicki]

But that Vogue is my size and I need a dress like that…

[@StephanieCanada]

Amazing!! ❤️

[@kinebrembry6224]

Keep them all!

[@StephanieCanada]

Can’t do that! I would have no room in my house if I kept every pattern. 🤣

[@kimt2au]

Good to see you without the hand brace, Stephanie. Hope you are all fixed now. Looking forward to your next video.

[@StephanieCanada]

On the final stretch of healing now but, yes I am truly doing much better.

[@DebTallbroad]

Yay!! I was so hoping you would keep all 3 and you did! I cannot wait to see what you make out of each of those spectacular patterns.

[@StephanieCanada]

I got so excited that I already have the fabrics chosen and prewashed.

[@kymberlys]

I don't even do commercial patterns, but I love these pattern unboxing videos (and everything else you do) so much!

[@StephanieCanada]

Aww thanks!!!

[@nelliewerger5505]

I hope you kept them all

[@susanhoughton1104]

Rules are made to be broken! Good on you!

[@sharimeline3077]

Oh! That hat on the envelope of the too-light 1940's pattern looks so much like a hat that Rosalind Russell wears in His Girl Friday (1940). If you love 40's clothes I highly recommend the movie.

[@StephanieCanada]

Very cool!!

[@Rotten_Ralph]

You are allowed to treat yourself in life! 3 boxes, 3 patterns per box seems reasonable for this particular moment. My mother is a precise folder when she refolds her pattern tissue. She’s living with my older sister and we went through her pattern stash. I provided them with some patterns and I have borrowed a pattern from my sister. She grabs history patterns from McCalls and Butterick, and never makes them. It’s not a problem because they store them in their hoard.

[@StephanieCanada]

Yup! I also figured I was owed one since that last time I didn’t keep any. So TECHNICALLY I only went over by 1 pattern

[@Rotten_Ralph]

@@StephanieCanada seems completely reasonable, you were injured and you are still healing ❤️‍🩹 and when they’re that good you deserve a treat

[@eileenhildreth8355]

Those 70s patterns remind me if my teen years...my mum made similar things for me

[@StephanieCanada]

Too sweet! ❤️

[@janelane4848]

Such great finds, I look forward to seeing you make these dresses. I’d loooove more sewing content ❤❤❤

[@StephanieCanada]

I absolutely plan on making all of the dresses for the channel. I wish I could put out more content, but sadly I am only one person behind all of this. Sewing, editing, selling my vintage on my website. Until I get a bit more income to bring on another person, I just do the best I can with the 24 hours a day I am given. 😁

[@ashleymainmakes]

There were some good ones in here! Especially the ones you decided to keep. Good call. Although I would have taken that pinafore one 😅

[@StephanieCanada]

I might have a plan to share that one.

[@miaochs7716]

You deserve more than one pattern

[@StephanieCanada]

This time, I completely agree! 😁

[@Motorsportqueen]

Stephanie I understand your excitement I found a large handful of large size patterns at a Charity shop last week myself. I cant wait to see what you do with the keepers.

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh I love that for you!!

[@TruFlyFox]

If you use rubbing alcohol on the shipping labels, it totally erases them 😉

[@StephanieCanada]

True but I actually love seeing where my patterns came from. And it challenges me in the edit to see if I can remember the blur feature. 🤣

[@molnotmole3428]

Omg that ruffled pinafore! I want to see you make that so bad

[@StephanieCanada]

I will absolutely be making it on the channel!

[@jirup]

Butterick 2570... be still my beating heart.

[@katwitanruna]

I always trace multisized patterns. Then put the traced pattern into a manila envelope with all the deets.

[@StephanieCanada]

If I had an assistant or two, or more than 24 hours in a day I would.

[@amierikke6225]

Wow, I’m pretty sure Carol Brady made that Simplicity 9140 and wore it often.

[@StephanieCanada]

VERY possible!

[@b.m.6457]

Nobody said that you couldn't sew those patterns and then sell them. I wouldn't consider that "keep them"

[@StephanieCanada]

True

[@rachelsiler7610]

Don't ever NOT indulge in your passions!! Keep the patterns you love.

[@mllep3259]

Oh just keep all the ones you like - life's too short!

[@StephanieCanada]

If I did that I would be overrun with patterns.

[@nikkigraywood3333]

I wish I could have that size 40 dress

[@thetimelesscostumemaker1266]

Such cute patterns! I loved this unboxing.

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you so much!

[@historical.isolde7918]

URGH! Once again I watch your unboxing video, make a list of my fave patterns, go to your website and they are already sold! I am in Australia so there is usually a delay between when your videos come out and when I can watch it (right now it has been out for 7hrs). WHY DO SO MANY PEOPLE LIKE TO BUY 40s PATTERNS LIKE ME!?!?!?!?

[@StephanieCanada]

Aww I am so sorry. The 1940’s patterns are always very popular. But know that I list new patterns daily and show them off in my Instagram stories (backroomfinds) so maybe you could snag one of those instead since I have a smaller audience on IG.

[@annettehauler1033]

I love your videos ❣️

[@blktauna]

I need that vogue one you set aside

[@StephanieCanada]

I hope you were the one that snagged it then. Since it already found a new home.

[@blktauna]

@@StephanieCanada dammit 🙃

[@amilan409]

Break your rule and keep all that you want !

[@amilan409]

Also, i wish you could find a way to turn them into pdf or something for the rest of us vintage-lovin plus sized girls !

[@StephanieCanada]

Just this once!

[@ianflynn3262]

You got two other boxes! Maybe there won't be anything in the other boxes, which totally justifies keeping 3 from this box! Am I enabling?

[@StephanieCanada]

Very true! But if this selection is any indicator, I fear for my stash getting quite large

[@annesullivan1171]

Stephanie, you so have an occasion coming up that you just thought of 🤥 so you can definitely keep more than 1 😂❤

[@StephanieCanada]

Hahahah! I mean I do have events coming up. 🤣

[@maribrown1361]

Not me stalking the website for the 6 patterns I screenshot. And maybe that pink terry.

[@StephanieCanada]

The pink Terry I have plans for but I do hope you snagged the patterns you wanted. 😁

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

I still vote keep them make them sell them. How many boxes had noting the right size???? It's worth it

[@StephanieCanada]

Yup! That is the plan. Unless there is one that is so good I want to make multiple.

[@baumwolke2078]

Just watched this 8month old video. Then went to look if there is a video of you making one of these nice dresses you picked for yourself........ There isn't.............been there, done that😊

[@kieraoona]

I know this may seem like an odd suggestion, but for patterns that Bob had made a mess all over, have you thought of taking a copy of the pattern off of it so you have a clean one to work with? (wearing gloves of course). This way the information isn't lost.

[@EFergDindrane]

*shouts BOOOOOBBBBBB a la Khaaaaaannnn!*

[@StephanieCanada]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kahtycox8689]

As my daughter pointed out. Don't touch your face after handling Bob's envelopes. Love your channel and content.

[@nblmqst1167]

Beautiful Marian Martins

[@StephanieCanada]

They really are

[@katecapek3116]

That 70's blouse pattern looks like something that Lindsey Wagner would have worn...

[@StephanieCanada]

Very true.

[@DavidAShaw1]

Damn Bob!

[@StephanieCanada]

Right?!? BOB!

[@agcons]

She who creates the rules can modify or even break the rules. If this makes you feel guilty, you could set up a credit system: one credit per box, to be used or carried forward. For example, nothing kept from the last three boxes = three credits carried forward. Alternatively, you could say to hell with the rule whenever you feel like it.

[@StephanieCanada]

Agreed!😁

[@Avotts]

*****To the lucky gal who bought the 8386 mail order dress pattern....I would like to borrow, barter or buy it. Thank you. Same request for the Marion Martin size 24 1/2 9014

[@TheSnickerdoodle24]

Instead of Bob we should call him Chuck like Chuck E Cheese 😂

[@StephanieCanada]

Or “Chuck” because that is where those go…

[@sheHerTheyThem]

​@@StephanieCanadai am here for Chuck, I was 😂 for Bob because it was my evil ex husband but Chuck works so good!!!❤ btw have you ever thought of seeing if anyone with a scanner would buy or take the Bob's/Chuck's to scan before tossing, when I saw the hat one I died Inside. I need that pattern to down size to make Barbie hats lol and even being able to visualize a pattern not even to actually place I on material helps people like me!

[@bravehearticus]

God damnit Bob!

[@StephanieCanada]

Right?!

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

We need to get you a bunch of boxes so you can just no put all the ones you like in different boxes and then you can say you look I just kept one per box!

[@mrcanada1104]

I, too, would like to point out, and I feel that many can agree - this is Beyonce's Internet, and we are all just posting on it... 😁

[@StephanieCanada]

Correct

[@jomercer21113]

An embarrassment of riches, for sure!

[@janisi9262]

If I were you, I would trace the patterns I like and scan the directions and envelope, then sell the original and keep the copy for myself. There are just too many wonderful patterns and that way, more people can enjoy them. Like, over half of these companies are defunct at this point; you're not preventing the designers from being paid.

[@blaqueathena]

Screaming at the screen you gotta keep the Vogue.

[@StephanieCanada]

I REALLT thought about it. But I just couldn’t.