Vintage is so popular these days, it’s not surprising that Chronicle Books have come up with a series of notebooks based on the iconic format of McCall’s sewing patterns.
Although the clothing depicted on the front is definitely vintage – 60’s or 70’s I’d guess – the format of modern sewing patterns hasn’t changed, but sadly not many people know how to sew these days and those who are happy to sew on a button probably don’t know how to follow a pattern. So these notebooks evoke not only fashion from a bygone age but also a skill. Maybe writing in a notebook rather than on a tablet is also a vintage past time for some people. NB Not me. I always write long hand before I stick my fingers to my keyboard
These books have 64 pages and are 216 x 152 cm. The same size as a sewing pattern. Inside they have ecru coloured paper and are either blank or lined with a button design at the top of the page.
With three notebooks in a pack, I know I will have to pass one onto Anita and I think the third will be given as a gift to my friend Born Bad Betty who designs vintage clothes and shoes. I think I need to come up with a swinging sixties story to write in my one. Hmm, which one will I keep for myself? Beachwear, coats or tunic and flared trousers.
Oooh! They are nice. The cover is too overwhelming (for me) for writing or drawing but I’m trying to work out if I need something like this for my sewing projects. Hmmm… this notebooking thing can become addictive.
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