"Easy to make" nightdressC 1950 - Vogue Pattern no. 7839 - Nightdress pattern, 2 styles, long & short - Various sizes 12 - 20Vogue Pattern - instructions on reversehome dressmaking pattern

- Example of small pattern production for the home dressmaker - Example of infant clothing of the periodC 1950's Pauline's paper pattern No. 155 size 1-3 (age) Paper pattern for infants' sleeping, travelling, pram or pushcart bagVarious markings and instructions on reversehome dressmaking, pqaper pattern

- example of small pattern production for the home dressmaker - example of infant clothing for the periodc 1950's Pauline's paper pattern No. 34012 for girls' bonnets of 5 various styles. Instructions on rear of envelopeVarious with detailed instructions & promotional materialhome dressmaking, paper pattern

Home dressmaking pattern aimed at Newspaper readersC 1957 Newspaper Sun News Pictorial, Women's page Pattern of aprons'Another reliable dress pattern' from the special interest pages of the Sun News Pictorial, Melbournehome dressmaking

Example of 'couturier' or 'special' home dressmaking pattern, probably used for 'special occasions, i.e., wedding guest C 1950's - Stylish "designer" dress with 3/4 ruched or plain short sleeves - V neckline with ruching - "Dropped" waistline with ruching - Full gathered skirtVariouscouturier fashion, home dressmaking

The Australian Women's Weekly from July 19, 1961. On the cover a picture of the P&O liner Canberra berthing at the new terminal at Circular Quay after her maiden voyage from Southampton. Content: Woollen handbag to make - The Jacky Kennedy story - Tropical fish - Home dressmaking - You have a right to be unhappy - At home - Cookery - Cookery course - Bedjacket to knit - Collectors corner - Prize recipes - Home plans - Gardening - Television - Films - Learning about husbands - That fickle feeling - Edge of the sea - The case of the duplicate daughters - Dress sense - Fashion frocks - Fashion patterns - it seems to me - Worth reporting - Your bookshelf - Letter box - Australian nature - Crosswords - Stars.books, magazines, women's magazine

Enid Beatrice Gilchrist (1917-2007) was a fashion designer best know for her development of self-drafting dressmaking patterns. Her patterns were first printed in "The Argus" in Melbourne in 1946 and were soon collected into books for the home sewer.A small cardboard box containing various two books and various baby wear transfers. The books are: "Clothes for your baby, designing, cutting and making" by Enid Gilchrist and "Baby book for mother, baby and child" Also in the box ten transfers, some in folders, some loose. Aileen and john Ellison Collection."Transfers" on lid of the boxbaby clothes, dressmaking, transfers

Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin and she was skilled in hand knitting, crochet and dressmaking. Her garments were used by her family and the Ormond Choral Society . Patons' & Baldwin Ltd began as two separate companies: J & J Baldwin and Partners, founded in the late 1770s by James Baldwin of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, and John Paton Son & Co., founded in 1814 by John Paton of Alloa, Scotland. Both men had formed their businesses using the spinning mule developed by Samuel Crompton. They mainly produced yarns for commercial knitting machines. The two companies merged in 1920 and diversified into producing wool for home knitters, as well as publishing knitting patterns under the "Patons Rose" and "Baldwins Beehive" trademark. By the mid-1930s, the company had establishments across Scotland and Northern England, Canada, New Zealand, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. The company branched out into various related lines of business, and the development of new products such as nylon and Terylene. In 1961, the company was merged with J & P Coats Ltd. The Patons trademark is still in use today.The yarn production facility at Alloa was closed in 1999 and the large factory in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia,closed in 1997. In 1952 J. & P. Coats and the Clark Thread Co. merged.and in 1961 a merger with Patons and Baldwins created Coats Patons. In 2015 the business returned to the market as "Coats Group".Patons' knitting books have been used by hand knitters in many countries since they were published early in 20thC Gladys Reed and other residents of the City of Moorabbin used these pattern guides to make clothing for their families and community c1950A printed paper booklet with 64 pages of knitting and crochet patterns, instructions, photographs bound by 2 metal staplesFront Cover ; UNIVERSAL/ KNITTING BOOK / SIXTH / ED / ITION / PRICE / NINE / PENCE / Photo of lady knitting / Trade Mark / JOHN PATON, SON & CO. / BRANCH OF PATONS & BALDWINS LTD. / ALLOA / LONDON, MANCHESTER / MELBOURNE / MONTREAL Written top right ; G Reed Back Cover ; Trade Mark / Registered / THIS TRADE MARK / IS YOUR GUARANTEE / WHEN BUYING / PATONS' ALLOA / KNITTING WOOLS knitting, crochet, craftwork, john paton son & co., baldwin j &j ltd, aloa scotland, launceston tasmania, melbourne, knitting mills, knitting books, coates j&p ltd, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george

Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin and she was skilled in hand knitting, crochet and dressmaking. Her garments were used by her family and the Ormond Choral Society . Patons' & Baldwin Ltd began as two separate companies: J & J Baldwin and Partners, founded in the late 1770s by James Baldwin of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, and John Paton Son & Co., founded in 1814 by John Paton of Alloa, Scotland. The two companies merged in 1920 and diversified into producing wool for home knitters, as well as publishing knitting patterns under the "Patons Rose" and "Baldwins Beehive" trademark. By the mid-1930s, the company had establishments across Scotland and Northern England, Canada, New Zealand, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.Patons' knitting books have been used by hand knitters in many countries since they were published early in 20thC Gladys Reed and other residents of the City of Moorabbin used these pattern guides to make clothing for their families and community c1940A printed black and white booklet with 31 pages of knitting instructions and photographs c 1940Front Cover ; Patons / Knitting Book / No. 182 / 'Rhumba' See page 14 'Swing" See page 15 / 6d ( decimal = 5cents) Back Cover ; Patons / No. 182 / Knitting Book / 'Fandango ' /See page 17 / 'Tarantella' /See page 18knitting, crochet, craftwork, john paton son & co., baldwin j &j ltd, aloa scotland, launceston tasmania, melbourne, knitting mills, knitting books, coates j&p ltd, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george

Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin and she used these patterns to make clothes etc.for her family and the Choral Society. Madame Weigel who migrated to Melbourne in1877 with her husband Oscar; began publishing in 1878 and distributed paper patterns of the latest fashions, throughout Australia and New Zealand, She and Oscar became the first commercial manufacturers of paper patterns in Australasia, and to publish Weigel's Journal of Fashion (1880-1915) and Madame Weigel's Journal of Fashion (1915-1950). Madame Weigel had an enormous following of women who used her patterns across the generations, and across the life cycle from babies to 'matrons'. Madame Weigel died in 1940 aged 92 years. Finally, after 91 years of business and millions of patterns sold, Madame Weigel's paper pattern business closed in 1969.Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals in the City of Moorabbin and used these patterns for clothes etc for members of her family and the Choral Society. Madame Weigel was one of the most remarkable of early Australasian business women.A black and white booklet of 37 pages with advertisements, sketches, articles, photographs, knitting,crochet and tapestry instructions, dressmaking patterns and recipes. Volume LV111 pages 122 - 159 completeFront Cover ; Registered at the General Post Office Melbourne for transmission by post as a Newspaper / 4d / Published Monthly / MADAME / WEIGEL'S / JOURNAL OF FASHION / Vol LV111 No. 688 / A Delightful Home Journal / JUNE 1, 1937 / 58th YEAR OF PUBLICATION / Illustrated at Right - / Crocheted Cushion of / Unusual Design./popular Bed-Jacket. / ( Daisy Wheel Design) /Illustrated at Left - FREE Pattern ; / Lady's Costume Coat. / 34 Inches Bust Meas. Back Cover : Advertisement for Bushells Blue Label Tea / Printed and Published by Geo. Humphries for Madame Weigel Pty Ltd , Lennox and Rowena Sts., Richmond. Vic.haberdashery, cotton, lace, pillow cases, sheets, clothing, dressmaking, needlework, market gardens, dairy farms, lacework, craftwork, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, moorabbin, cheltenham,reed gladys, clark judy

- Example of C 1950's chidren's fashion - Example of domestically produced clothingC 1950's - Child's swimsuit - 1 to 2 years of age - Plain or lace trim - One piece pattern with shoulder strapsVarious, some instructions, fabric requirements on reversedressmaking, children's clothing, c 1950's

McCalls step-by-step pattern Junior petite jumper and dress or blouse Long sleeved dress with tie belt Short sleeved jumper with pocketJunior Petite jumper and dress or blouse Size11 Bust 34 - new sizing Long and sleeveless jumper or blouse with set-in sleeves Short sleeved jumper with pocket Long sleeved dress with tie beltMcCalls step by step pattern No 2023home dressmaking

Ladies short dress and long house gown Australian Home Journal Pattern No. 13144 Short sleeved dress with collar Frilled sleeves and collar on gownAustralian Home Journal Pattern No. 13144 Lady's dress and long house gown Bust 34" Waist 26" Hips 37" Dress - short sleeves, calf length Gown - short sleeves, full length, frilled sleeves and collar13144 - 12 pieces - Australian Home Journaldomestic dressmaking

Domestic dressmaking for childrenAustralian Home Journal Pattern No 9621 Pattern in an off-white paper sleeve with picture of young girl in blue coat with banner. Pattern pieces are shown as well. 22 inches Chest, 2s 6d. 2 and 4 yearsAs abovedressmaking, children's clothing, c 1950's

- Example of C 1950's child's fashion - Example of domestically produced clothingC 1950's Australian Home Journal Paper Pattern No. 9903 - Child's frock and hat, size 4 years - Gathered skirt, with pockets & waist tie - Shaped yoke - Drawstring bonnetVarious, some instructions, fabric requirements on reversedressmaking, child's clothing, c 1950's

Home Journal Pattern No. 5210 - 9 pieces Ladies house frock - full skirt, pockets, short sleeves, V-neck collar New measurements 34" Bust, 26" waist, 37" hipsHome Journal Pattern N0. 5210 Ladies house frock - Bust 34" Waist 26" Hips 37" 9 pieces - short sleeves - pockets on skirt - V-neck collar - Full collarHome Journal Pattern 5210home dressmaking

Domestic dressmaking pattern, illustrating children's fashion of the day.C 1950s' - Girls (3-year-old) pleated skirt & bodice paper pattern - Instructions includedVariousclothing, home dressmaking

Domestic dressmaking pattern for maternity dressC 1950's Long and short sleeved maternity dress patternVariousdressmaking in the home

Domestic dressmaking pattern for child's wrap dress and pantiesC 1950's Weigel's paper pattern for a 4-year-old child's wrap dress and pantiesVariousdressmaking in the home

Domestic dressmaking girls' dressC 1950's Australian Home Journal Pattern No. 9767 - for 6-8 years-old Girl's frock - small collar & bows on shoulders, large bow at back. Pattern has 8 pieces.Home Journal Pattern 6-8 years: 9767 dressmaking

- Domestic dressmaking - Girls' fashionC 1950 Butterick paper pattern No, 8251 Size 8 - Girls nightdress & pyjamas pattern - Pattern with 4 choices to make - Pattern sized to "Brest 26 inches, size 8"Butterick - Designed in New Yorkdressmaking, home, children's fashion

Domestic dress makingSimplicity Dress Pattern No. 1734 Size 12 Bust 32 Ladies slim skirt or flared skirt Pinafore style Simple to makehome dressmaking

Vogue pattern No. 6690 Ladies long and short sleeved blouses Sewing instructionsVogue Paper Pattern No. 6690 Ladies blouse - long sleeves Low dropper-shoulder yoke Tuck-in style Printed sewing instructions Size 12 Bust 30 Hip 33 Vogue pattern No. 6690 - 50chome dressmaking

Maternity wear - dress or tunic Flared trousers Short or no sleevesStyle Dress Pattern NO. 4220 size 10 Bust 32 1/2 Maternity dress or tunic Trousers - flared legs Short or no sleeves 10 piecesStyle 4220 Prices Aust & NZhome dressmaking

Dressmaking Pattern 9536 Boy's overall - 2 years - 21 inch waist Cutting guide - 7 piecesHome Journal Pattern No. 9536 2-year-old boy's Overall - one piece 21-inch waist -7 pieces Shoulder straps Tucked at waist Suitable for ages 1-4 yearsHome Journal Pattern No. 9536 home dressmaking, boy's overall

Simplicity Pattern No. 1930 - size 12 Bust 32 Ladies short sleeved dress - flared skirt 3/4 sleeved swing back coatSimplicity Pattern No. 1930 size 12 Bust 32 Ladies' one-piece dress and coat Short sleeves dress - softly pleated 3/4 sleeved coat - swing back Dress - V-Line neck - flared skirt Coat - softly rounded neckline 15 piecesSimplicity Pattern No. 1930home dressmaking

McCalls Ladies Dressmaking Pattern No. 4295 Ladies short sleeved, belted dress Swing back coat - long sleeves- collarMcCalls Pattern No. 4295 size 12 Bust 32 Ladies short sleeved dress with belted waist Ladies swing backed coat, long sleeves, collar 18 pieceshome dressmaking

Example of C1950's domestic clothingC 1950's - Australian Home Journal Sewing Pattern No. 7828 - Ladies apron with waist tie & back buttoning - 2 pocketsVarious, some instructions, fabric requirements on reversedressmaking, women's clothing

Matron's frock Short or 3/4 sleeves, V-neckline Pleating on bodice and skirt Belted waistHome Journal Sewing Pattern No. 5413 Matron's frock - 34 to 48 ins Bust Short or 3/4 sleeves V-neckline Pleating on Bodice and skirt Belted waistHome Journalhome dressmaking, 1960's