Join #VintagePledge 2017!

posted by Marie on Monday, March 20, 2017 52 comments

Wowzers! How are we over halfway through March before I'm announcing this year's #VintagePledge?!? I'm returning solo for the fourth annual #VintagePledge in 2017, which has blossomed into more than I could ever have imagined thanks to the support of Kestrel Makes and your growing enthusiasm.

If you’re unfamiliar with the pledge, it all started in 2014 when I realised I was hoarding vintage patterns faster than I could sew them. To put things right, I invited you to join me in using vintage patterns more regularly and last year over 200 of you did so, sewing up nearly 400 makes between us! Those figures are double what they were in 2014, so I have high hopes for 2017!

For some serious inspiration check out the dedicated Pinterest boards for 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014.

VINTAGE PLEDGE PLANS FOR 2017

I'm scaling back a little this year due to conflicting demands, but rest assured that we'll still have a fabulous time during #VintagePledge 2017. I'm hoping to bring back #VPJuly with daily photo prompts on Instagram for the chance to win cool prizes - it was really fun last year! I’ll also be keeping the momentum going throughout the year with round-ups and highlights of your makes, so please use #VintagePledge across social media to make sure I don't miss you out.

JOIN IN AND MAKE THE PLEDGE YOUR OWN

Your pledge can be as specific or as flexible as you like, the only ‘rule’ is that you must use vintage or reproduction patterns. I'm afraid that contemporary vintage-style patterns don't count.

  • You can sew as many or as few items as you like. You may want to choose one or two if you're new to vintage and/or sewing, or create a whole vintage-inspired wardrobe
  • 1990s patterns are eligible for the pledge as they’re over 20 years old, which scarily makes them vintage by definition
  • As well as genuine vintage patterns, you can also use reproduction patterns
  • It's not just about dressmaking for you or the special people in your life (kids, partners, etc) - you can also join in if you like to sew accessories, toys, homeware and so on
  • Make the pledge your own - there are many ways to do this! You could pledge to use your first ever vintage pattern, sew up the oldest pattern from your stash, explore patterns from a particular decade or set yourself a numerical target
  • Knitters are welcome too - the same criteria applies
  • Use #VintagePledge when sharing projects across social media
HOW TO SHARE YOUR MAKES

As in previous years, I've set up a dedicated Pinterest board to show off your makes and inspire others.

  • If you’re on Pinterest, you can add your own makes to the board, but please stick to just one picture per project. To pin your own you need to first follow the dedicated board, then ask me for permission to pin by letting me know your Pinterest name - the name that displays at the top of your Pinterest page when you log in (usually your real name) and not the user name that appears as part of your Pinterest board’s URL
  • Alternatively, you can send me a link to a specific blog post (or photos if you don't have a blog) and I’ll pin them for you
  • To request permission to pin your own, to ask me to pin for you, or if you have any questions you can leave a comment on my blog, email me on astitchingodyssey[at]hotmail[dot]co[dot]uk, or contact me on Twitter or Instagram - don’t forget to include #VintagePledge
MY #VintagePledge

During 2017, I, Marie Koupparis, pledge to sew at least one pattern in my stash from each of the following decades: 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

Are you in? If so, grab one of the buttons below and spread the word!





Happy vintage stitching!
Marie

Obsessed with stitching since 2009. Passionate about vintage styles yet mainly using contemporary patterns. Instigated the #VintagePledge to rectify this and help inspire others.

52 comments:

  1. Anonymous20 March 2017 at 20:52

    Hi Marie! I have a question: I've got a vintage drafting book (1969) with some pretty fabulous gems in the illustrations - would drafting and sewing up something from the book, even though it's not really a 'pattern' count for Vintage Pledge?

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    1. Marie20 March 2017 at 23:29

      Hey Kat! More than happy to make an exception for this! Welcome on board, I'm excited to see what you make :o)

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  2. Black Tulip20 March 2017 at 22:46

    Excellent pledge, I'm really looking forward to seeing what you make! I'll have to think what to do for my pledge.

    Love the button - I take it Charlotte's been hard at work again?

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    1. Marie21 March 2017 at 00:29

      Yay! So happy you're thinking of joining in again :o) And yes, Charlotte is the creative genius behind the badge of course <3

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  3. Angela20 March 2017 at 23:19

    Yay! I love the badge :)

    I'm in, I'll blog my pledge in the next couple of weeks, and I've been sewing already...

    Please do add me to the pinterest board.

    Looking forward to seeing your makes xx

    https://nz.pinterest.com/mermaidspurse/

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    1. Marie21 March 2017 at 00:30

      So excited to have you on board again Angela, you're a force to be reckoned with! Just sent you an invite for Pinterest, so happy pinning/stitching :o)

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  4. Porcelina21 March 2017 at 07:32

    Count me in! I am just entering the final year of my PhD so I'll keep it simple... I, Porcelina, pledge to tackle 3 vintage patterns. Exciting! Please add me to the Pinterest board x

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    1. Marie1 May 2017 at 23:41

      Perfect! I've added you to Pinterest now...can't wait to see what you pin :o)

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  5. Unknown21 March 2017 at 11:21

    yay, so glad this is back and have grabbed a button. Will be blogging in the next week what I'm going to pledge to make! I've definitely been thinking what to make this year already but I think a part of my pledge will be to finish of a bunch stuff I started last year, have a few dresses and shirts that need finishing.

    looking forward to seeing everyone's makes.
    x

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    1. Marie1 May 2017 at 23:42

      Finishing off UFOs is a great pledge :o)

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  6. Cate21 March 2017 at 11:39

    Well, I'm in, although I'm not sure of what my pledge will be this time as I'm trying not to put too much pressure on myself this year. I'll have to have a good think. Can't wait to see what everyone is doing! xx

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    1. Marie1 May 2017 at 23:42

      Definitely only pledge what you can Cate, it's supposed to be fun and not stressful :o)

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  7. matkailijakirppu21 March 2017 at 17:11

    Hi! :) Great reminder that vintage knitting patterns are in as well. And I plan to do 2 knits from 1940s this year, and I pledge to sew at least one vintage pattern. :) matkailijakirppu

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  8. Paula22 March 2017 at 02:48

    I'm so happy you are able to bring back the vintage Pledge this year! Thank you for all that you do and to Charlotte for the beautiful button. I, Paula Haven, pledge to sew two vintage patterns from my existing collection.

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    1. Marie1 May 2017 at 23:44

      Aaaw, thank you Paula...thanks for joining in!

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  9. Unknown22 March 2017 at 20:18

    So excited to for this! This year I'm going to pledge to make 4 vintage patterns. Can't wait to get started ;)

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    1. Marie1 May 2017 at 23:44

      Yay! Happy to have you on board again Akram!

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  10. Naomi26 March 2017 at 22:22

    Oh my. The 'vintage' Butterick pettern 5428 is the pattern I used as the white jersey underdress beneath a lace overlay with long sleeves and train (made from my mother's wedding dress pattern) and cut away at the front in a curve to reveal the skirt of the underdress. Thes result was stunning.

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  11. Janyce27 March 2017 at 23:19

    Blogged my pledge here: https://www.revivaldesigned.net/the-2017-vintage-sewing-pledge and have joined the pinterest board.

    My pinterest for posting to the board is: https://www.pinterest.com/revivaldesigned

    Can't wait to share my projects -

    Janyce Hill

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    1. Marie1 May 2017 at 23:47

      Oooh Janyce, we have similar pledges this year! I've added you to the Pinterest board now too :o)

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  12. Heather B1 April 2017 at 13:21

    HEEEEY GIRL, I've been unofficially vintage pledging so far but would love to make it official. Let's say that I'll sew 10 vintage patterns this year.

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  13. Antipodean Stitcher2 April 2017 at 13:27

    I'm going to change it up for myself this year and not set a specific number of vintage patterns. Instead, I pledge to sew a vintage capsule wardrobe - top, bottoms, casual, outerwear, something fancy, not really sure exactly what. But a range of different things.

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    1. Marie1 May 2017 at 23:48

      Oh my...what a fantastic idea!!! Can't wait to see your vintage capsule wardrobe!!!

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  14. Anonymous4 April 2017 at 13:28

    Yes, very excited to be participating again this year, but am travelling a bit so won't be able to make too much. Thinking about my pledge...

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    1. Marie1 May 2017 at 23:49

      It's not the quantity that matters :o) Delighted you can join in again!

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  15. Jill8 April 2017 at 01:06

    I think joining in would make sense seeing how I have two drawers filled with vintage patterns!

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  16. Anonymous10 April 2017 at 16:50

    Hi- I feel like I just found my people! I would like to participate in the #VintagePledge. Is it too late to join? Please let me know- so excited!
    Denise

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    1. Marie1 May 2017 at 23:49

      Hi Denise and welcome to the #VintagePledge! It's definitely not too late to join as this is a year-long challenge :o)

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  17. Anonymous10 April 2017 at 21:06

    I am taking part again this year, as I loved it so much last year! Although this year I am keeping my pledge pretty focused on one make - my wedding dress (using a 1930s sewing pattern). Looking forward to seeing what everyone makes! Jenny x

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    1. Marie1 May 2017 at 23:50

      Whoop! This excites me beyond belief ;o)

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  18. Jackie12 April 2017 at 11:22

    Hi Marie!
    I joined last year but don't really use pinterest anymore, do you need to post to pinterest or is Instagram alone ok?

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    1. Marie1 May 2017 at 23:51

      Hi Jackie! If you don't use Pinterest just make sure you tag relevant Instagram posts with #VintagePledge so I can see what you make. I can then add them to Pinterest for you. You can also email me with your makes too of course :o)

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  19. Anonymous20 April 2017 at 16:00

    Little late to the party, but stoked to join this year. Cut my first garment last night :)

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  20. Gabrielle29 April 2017 at 07:34

    Thanks Marie! I'd love to join in again - hopefully I'll be a bit more productive this year than last though! I'll blog my pledge today, just aiming to sew (or FINISH sewing) garments from 4 vintage or repro sewing patterns this year.
    - Gabrielle x

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    1. Marie1 May 2017 at 23:52

      Thanks so much for joining in Gabrielle!!!

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  21. Unknown30 April 2017 at 14:59

    I am in! Love the idea of this! Going to write a blog post asap! Could you add me to the pinterest board? My pinterest is https://uk.pinterest.com/ZoeSews27/

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    1. Marie1 May 2017 at 23:52

      Fantastic news! I've now added you to the Pinterest board as well :o)

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  22. Dressmakers General3 May 2017 at 08:03

    CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. Can't wait to start! Add me to the Pinterest board? https://www.pinterest.com/susannarpm/

    Blog post: http://www.susannarpm.com/2017/05/sewing-vintagepledge2017.html

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  23. Chelsea23 May 2017 at 22:23

    I would like to join! I have already made one maternity dress from a vintage pattern, and I'm working on a second. And I have plans for vintage baby clothes!
    :D Please add me to the Pinterest board - my username is Sartorial Statement. Thanks!

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  24. Anonymous24 May 2017 at 02:52

    Sorry I'm a bit late to the game myself! Count me in, please add me to the board: https://www.pinterest.com/ScientistLiz/

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  25. Unknown3 June 2017 at 03:03

    I'm not the most tech savvy, can you tell me step by step dummy style how to post to your 2017#Vintage Pledge on Pinterest? I am following it already. Thanks LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR SITE

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  26. Tasha27 June 2017 at 14:41

    I'm committing here since I realized I never did, even though I've already got 2 #vintagepledge makes under my belt this year (ooh wait 3, just finished something but haven't blogged it). In that (lazy) spirit I'll make my challenge very low key this year. I, Tasha, commit to trying to sew as many things with vintage patterns as I can throughout the year, including eventually finishing the vintage coat I have had cut out for more than a few months. There, that should cover me! ;)

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  27. Unknown3 July 2017 at 16:01

    This looks like a lot of fun. Am a bit late in pledging, but better late than never, is it not? I am pledging to make at least two vintage garments this year.

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  28. Unknown4 July 2017 at 23:04

    I have a stash of vintage patterns I have been itching to get into. I pledge to make 2 garments form vintage patterns. I'm so excited!

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  29. Kristine H10 July 2017 at 09:59

    Im in! This sounds like fun! As I have a lot of vintage accessory and toys patterns I pledge to make at least one of these during this year. I will also knit one menswear garment from vintage pattern.

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  30. Jess10 July 2017 at 12:59

    I'm jumping into the Vintage pledge! I plan to finally make two vintage patterns from my stash.

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  31. Jocie C Kelton20 August 2017 at 14:05

    I have decided to join the vintage pledge late in the game seeing that my next 4 makes I'm planning are vintage!
    My Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/jocieck/

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