British vs. American vintage sewing patterns: Is there any REAL difference?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- Vintage patterns are not solely in the US. While for a long time the United States did manufacture a bulk of the sewing patterns for the do it yourself-er. They were certainly NOT the only country that made patterns. Today, we will be looking at the differences between the American vintage patterns and the British vintage patterns. I have found vintage patterns from the 1940's and 1950's to show the differences between the countries. Did I feel a little bit like Lost in the Pond? Yes, yes I did!
Come and stay a while to see what the differences between British and American vintage patterns really are.
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0:00 The BIG question
1:45 The Envelopes
6:55 The Instructions
11:30 The Pattern Pieces
14:00 CONTEST TIME!!!
15:02 Me making fun of myself
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thank you for uploading, this video made my night better :D i truely love learning more about sewing patterns and the diffrences between the UK and the US :D, all the best to you and yours! blessings from across the pond!
Canada is not ACROSS THE POND@@AmberIsAPoemMistress
In Germany the pattern pieces are all one one sheet of paper, one on top of the other, and you have to trace them all out on paper. The only way you can tell the pieces apart is each has a slightly different border. My land lady was pleasantly surprised when she saw how patterns are done in the US.
Ah yes! I have two of those (which are in my “to make eventually” pile).
Brazil is like that too. It's exhausting, but I got used to 😅
The UK only nominally went to metric. Our road signs are in miles and sometimes yards. Many/most people measure themselves in stones and feet/inches. We’re neither one thing nor t’other 😁
Yeah, we don't like to limit ourselves. It's so much more fun to measure and weigh in both imperial and metric, keeps us all on our toes. Lol
Same issues in Canada. We measure our selves in inches and weigh in pounds. A meter is a yard with 4 extra inches.
Our children and grandchildren have difficulties with both methods.
I still look for the price per pound when buying meat. The big sign. The package has metric. 500 grams is a little more than a pound.
Interesting I can understand weather in both systems, which is very common even with young people in their 30s and 40s.
The metric system really did a lot to destroy Canadian cookbooks. The old standby, The Canadian Cookbook died with the metric system.
For a while if you wanted real measuring cups and spoons you had to travel to the states.
I drive in metric, because that is what we have. Once when I had my tires changed to summer tires my speedometer was switched to miles. Hit 50 and felt like I was already up to speed when the limit was 80. Winding road. Took a bit to figure it out.
I remember when they stopped allowing grocery stores posting veggies and fruits at so many pence or quid per pound and were told to post it in kilos in the UK that was in the early to mid 2000's.
The UK didn't even nominally go metric until the 70s, so that's utterly irrelevant to these patterns anyway.
Why not metric? The UK not only only went metric nominally, as Annette Hughes noted, that process didn't even begin until 1965. So, that's why UK patterns were in inches and yards and such in the 40s and 50s. BTW, the system of measurement that we use in the U.S. (pounds & ounces; inches, feet, yards, furlongs, acres, & miles; degrees Fahrenheit) is actually the English or Imperial system of measurement. Yes, that's right, we got it from them. The U.S. however has dragged its feet even longer on going metric than any other country. The Metric Conversion Act of 1975 began the process of voluntary conversion to the metric system in theis country--I think you can tell how well that has gone.
We converted in Canada and it is still a massive failure.
Why not metric?
Because the Brits didn’t adopt it until 1965?
Yes fun fact we use the imperil system of measure. As in the British Empire, but they gave it up for the metric system.
Most sewists still use a mix of both because so many of the patterns are still based on imperial.
I thought she was asking why the USA didn't have Metric measurements.
@@lucie4185In Canada we went metric under Herr Trudulfs father. At first patterns were all metric. But people would not buy them.
So now they have both, with the usable measurements being second. And the pint being very small, as we have both English and French as well.
Our country is still a weird mix of both. With temperatures we flip back and forth between both.
The metric system killed one of the best Canadian cookbooks ever. The Canadian Cookbook. Because it was publish from a university it went fully metric.
You also had trouble getting measuring cups, so people went to the states until they brought real measuring tools back.
If you have a glass measuring cup you need to set it up left handed when measuring. Bit of a pain.
I have learnt, as long as you stay with all metric tools or all imperial, you can make any recipe in any book. Easier to just stay imperial.
A kg is two pounds, plus a little.
A liter is where you get cheated out of a full quart.
Okay so I’m Aussie and we usually use metric. But when I am doing my own drafting, I actually use inches. It gives me a bit more margin for error, I can always cut away more and sew things smaller but I can’t put it back. I tend to round up to the nearest inch though. Say my waist is 27.5 inches I’ll go with 28 or so then add a bit more to it as well.
I use cm for absolutely everything else esp wood working and other crafting.
I do also use inches for height. For some reason I can picture 5’8” but I struggle with 175cm or the like. Brains are weird.
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Me: oo a pattern
Stephanie Canada: points out microscopic details in hilarious manner
I freaking love these videos! Also, Farley went looking for a toy when he heard your squeaky toy sound- so thanks for that, I am wiping drool off my leg.
You are right, the 1940s one is because of rationing with printing and paper use.
That's also why things didn't change till much later, since rationing didn't fully end till 1954.
I absolutely loved this and that it was a shorter video now I’m a carer it takes me longer to be able to watch them xx
I love this video it never occurred to me that the patterns would be different I always assumed they were exported from the u.s.
Enjoyable as always 👍
Why not metric?
Imperial measurements weren't introduced in the UK until the mid sixties. Long after that fabric was sold by both the metre and the yard. Even in the 1980s the haberdashery where my mum worked still sold mostly by the yard, hardly any of their customers asked for metres.
Even now I buy my fabric by the metre but use Imperial measures when I'm sewing. Mind you, I also use Imperial measures when I'm cooking too, mainly because I use vintage recipe books.
love the brooch! Missed the date to buy one unfortunately
This video really is for ME 😆 interesting and entertaining as ever 💚 also as I collect pins... Why not metric?
Why not metric?
I stumbled on your channel last week by happy chance, and have been enjoying all your informative videos on vintage patterns! I actually have a few 1940s British patterns (none from the bigger US manufacturers) in my collection, and this was really neat to watch and learn some of the differences.
Why not metric?
Here in Canada I think we switched to metric in the 1970s, but society is a weird blend of both, even in people like me who didn't exist when we were Imperial. Speed = metric, produce = by the pound, gasoline = metric, a person's height = feet, travel distance = how long it takes to get there. We're a bit of a mess
@mrssharkies
I made a few dresses back in the 80’s from old patterns from my mother’s stash. If I remember rightly, they didn’t need the printing on as they were already pre cut and all notches were just to be sniped into not a triangle to be cut outwards. The dart dots were holes which made sewing the tacks a lot easier as it didn’t require you to tear the pattern from the stitches. The pieces themselves were identified on the cutting layout and instructions. To be honest I have a vague recollection that the patterns didn’t even include the seam allowance and that had to be added. But that might have been me sizing up the pattern.
Why not Metric?
I don't know, but I loved this video. I didn't realize there was a difference in the patterns so thank you for sharing you knowledge with us. I always enjoy learning and the way you present it is always entertaining.
I have a 1930's pattern called Customode 8329 18 25C or 1 shilling. It looks a lot like a Simplicity pattern .
Why Not Metric? Good question. Much easier to divide or multiply by 10 than 12. Just didn't catch on when it was tried (again) 20 years ago.
There's still US meassurements on the patterns today🙃 And I'm living in Denmark.
If only Benjamin Franklin had gotten his way, we would be able to use multiples of 10s instead of this whole “add 1/4 to 3/8” BS we have to do.I HATE maths! This is why I use centimeters if I want to actually measure accurately.
I had an old car that every time I ordered parts for it they were wrong and didn't fit. One day I noticed on the edge of the door it said made in Canada. After I found that out I was able to get the right parts.
Fun fact! Imperial measurement came from the UK! And the UK didn't switch to metric till 1965-ish.
Why not metric?
Really enjoy watching your channel. I'm trying to get all my vintage patterns organized. Lol
Do you repair envelopes?
WHY NOT METRIC?
Your right! I already watch LOST IN THE POND and I do enjoy both of you 😀
Why not metric? @The_Opal_Dragon. Thank you for fun and entertaining content that is also educational. History is a weird fun thing and I would also like to know why it took so long to get printed patterns in the UK.
Why not metric? Cuz the sewing gods want to destroy me with their fractions in the Imperial measuring system, cuz they heard I struggled with fractions in 3rd grade and that fractions still hurt my brain to this day! :) :)
Enjoyed hearing about the differences in these patterns!
The uk patterns look so lovely! I think the diferences sort of makes them charming, Are they by any chance on sale? I would love to get my hands on one of them ♡
They will be tomorrow. Today’s job was editing and posting the video. Tomorrow it to list the patterns!
Hey there! I wanted to let you know that the British copies are going live today. Here is the bubble skirt pattern: backroomfinds.com/products/1950s-simplicity-bubble-skirt-dress-or-pleated-cocktail-dress-and-belt-pattern-bust-38-no-2960
I saw the title and immediately thought of Lost in The Pond. 15 seconds in for the win
I’m not on instagram but I do enjoy your videos. Why not metric? Because it makes too much sense to have things based on tens!
I was surprised while living among the lovely Brits and Aussies that they speak in feet and miles, etc just like me! We were in Kuwait, which is totally, officially metric and we were all confused! 😊 still, Miss Stephanie, be nice to your country - we just speak "Imperial" and when you live in a foreign country anything from home is a good thing.
I just found you and do so enjoy your silliness. I 'm also so darn old that those patterns You call vintage are the ones I learned to sew on! Ahhh...the fifties and sixties...and 25cent patterns...
Thanks for making me laugh...
Have you done a video on the knowledge assumed when reading a pattern?
Nope, because I am really bad at distinguishing that information. There are other channels that are WAY better with figuring out that info.
Why not metric? Well because it's the smart way after all. Lol
Another really good video. I had never actually considered the difference between patterns in different countries.
Why Not Metric? @Amnoland
This was super interesting! I work in museum collections and it’s always so fun to see how similar items are produced in different places.
Why not metric? Jlindme…. Love your videos!
Why not metric? Great video! ❤️
Stephanie, do you have, or ever have, vintage pattern books? Or do you know of anyone who does? Thanks.
I do occasionally find them and list them on my website. But right now I only have digital ones. backroomfinds.com/products/1940s-shortcuts-to-sewing-pdf-e-book?ToPasteboard
Why not metric?
Great video!
I love these! Why not metric?
As an American now living in England, I have noticed the differences in the patterns I was used to back in the US and the vintage UK ones I've started to collect. I am curious how do you date the UK patterns, because unlike the US , they don't put copyright dates on them! Also why not metric?
They didn't officially adopt metric measurement til the mid 60s (with Australia following with a gradual transition through the 70s) and to this day, it's still common for British and Australians to use a combination of both systems, depending on what they are measuring, particularly if they grew up before the transition, but younger generations, too.
@@sophiesong8937 this is correct. As an Australian we are pretty competent with both systems. Partly because a lot of things still use the imperial system. But we do prefer the metric system as its more accurate with the use of millimetres.
We of the British decent (white Australian here) are funny on the whole metric thing - I measure everything in metric (km, kg, etc) except - Baby weight - no idea how big a 4kg baby is but I know a 10lbs baby is big. (and I know the 10lbs hits around 4.5kg only because my daughter was 9lbs 13oz or 4.45kg), Sewing I also tend to work in inches but that is because of the American nature of patterns (and not speaking french). I do however think metric is a system that makes a whole bunch more sense mathematically and allows for a lot more precision going down to the mm measurements.
@@Jack_Russell_Brown apparently my grandfather was 17lbs back in the day… most likely an undiagnosed gestational diabetes situation.
My son was my biggest at 10lbs 3oz
Why not metric?
I've got no idea, but I'm an Australian quilter/dressmaker and the child of a builder so I talk inches, cm and mm 😂😉
Metric didn't get introduced to the UK until 1973/74 when we joined the Common Market.
Why not metric?
(Actually the adoption of metric in the UK didn't happen until 1965. It's why vintage patterns that have Canadian prices on them from the US also don't have metric.)
Why not metric?
@talamaasca
I totally enjoyed your video. Interesting facts
Why Not Metric? @marikangur
Thanks for the video, it's really interesting to see the differences!
Why not metric?
@kitten stitches.yyj
Canada has a strange mix of metric and imperial which is especially evident between generations.
Why not metric?
I don't instagram well, but I do try... sewistdannie
Why Not Metric?
Loving you channel.
Your!!!
Fun video as usual.
Why not metric?! *jazz hands*
@scarletnightcreations
Why not metric? As someone from Canada who moved to the UK it's interesting to see which measurements each country decides to keep in imperial or metric, lovely to see the difference!
@clueless_walrus
Why not metric that box was exciting
Why not metric. Love your videos.
Why not metric?
IT IS SUPERIOR! ;D (At least it is to me, as it's the only thing I know)
I prefer unprinted, perforated patterns because it is easier to transfer the information from it to the fabric piece.
I also like Lawrence but to answer the question, because the United Kingdom did not switch to metric until 1965.
I've watched Lawrence
Why not metric? Who knows. 🤷🏻♀️ But not using metric has gotten me a lot better at fractions.
Why not metric? Well New Zealand was using imperial system til 1969
Why not metric? !?!?!?!
Hi from the north country! Love your videos. Can't wait for the next live unboxing. You always have the best stuff!
@v.michaud04
Why not metric? It would be better since so many people don’t understand fractions.
The yardish instructions would have been the same because Britain did not start using the metric system until, I believe, the 1970s or 1980s. Until the, it was feet and inches chaps.
Why not metric?
@dahies
Why not metric? bellana_echt (at least I hope this is it)
Why not metric? Why do we drive on different sides of the road? Just to be different?
Why not metric?? @muffin_creations
I don't understand why anyone would use anything differently, but I guess you just like the system that you grew up with? 😂
Great video!
Why not metric?
@mgcady
Why not metric? @kat.a.sewrus
Why not metric? BTW loving your editing. And I always ❤ the bloopers
@cansitdown_projects
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Why not metric? Can't do Instagram.
Why not metric? I think England did not switch to metric until the mid sixties, like 1965.
Why not metric? @danceawaychico
Why not metric?
Why not printed? They still used imperial then
Why not metric? @absintheskiss
Why not metric? Did you make the dress your wearing? Shes_sew_amusing
Why not metric? They hadn't bothered adopting it yet.
I don't have Instagram, sorry.
why not metric? lol fingers crossed!!
why not metric
Why not metric
Why not metric? @claudelle374
Why not metric? pagantailor
Why not metric?!?
Why not Metric?
Hey u forgot us convicts downunder hear lady
Why not matric?
Why not metric.
You do resemble Lawrence. You could totally pass for his sister.
Why not metric?
Because fractions are fun.... :/
@rosie_she_makes
Why not metric?!
@rosie_sews_stuff
Why not metric?
Also us Aussies use metric!
@sweetjunedolls
*Why not Metric.*
Ah, now I see why it's all over the comments. Clever. I don't have Instagram. Because I don't have a cell. (I know, some day I'll join the 90's).
I was a wee kid in Grade 1 when the adults changed over the country to not only Metric but bilingual English/French. The transition made them grumpy. And also lead to bad life choices that still impact me today. Like what, you say? Like deciding not to teach fractions in Primary School. It was the 70's - they were probably also stoned out of their collective gords...
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown
Yaaaay, another ENG reference!! Yzma and Kronk are my favorite!
Seriously though, why *not* metric?
- @unwillinghousewife
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Wait your speaking SARCASM I had no clue
I'm ALERGIC TO WATER
You will have to talk to Congress about why.
Why not metric? I watch a ton of sewing content on TH-cam and it seems like the Brits are only one or two generations ahead of us in the whole switching to metric thing, at least in the sewing world. I don’t have IG.
Why not metric? Why, indeed? 🤓
Why Not Metric? MERICA, that's why? LOL @reclectic_goods
Also that!! Thank you for entering the contest.
Screw it, why not metric?