The 1940 McCall Project

Today is my birthday! yippeee!  According to the book 'The Secret Language of Birthdays', the 7th of January is the 'Day of Unusual Interests'.  It goes on to say...

January 7 people often show a decided interest in highly unusual subjects.  Perhaps this is because they are rather unusual characters themselves [no comment].....Those born on January 7 should try to reserve their more imaginative, unique side for those who truly appreciate it, and should actively seek out friends and associates who share their interests and heightened curiosity.

You do realize it is talking about all of you?  I'm so glad to have found a place where I can just delve right into my love of vintage sewing and talk about it all the time with people that enjoy it just as much as I do!!

Which brings me to the unveiling of my largest sewing challenge to date.  I am SO EXCITED about this project.  It's absolutely mammoth but something I have been dreaming about and planning for 3 years!

Ok, let's start at the beginning!  Many of you know of my love for McCall patterns.  Well, this has been growing steadily since I've started sewing.  One year in particular, 1940, is my absolute favourite.  It is so stylish, wearable and unique.  I want a wardrobe full of 1940 fashions.  Enter the 1940 McCall Project in which I will attempt to sew the entire catalogue of McCall patterns published in the year 1940!!  This is not a small undertaking.  I think this will take me well over a decade to find them all and sew them but it's something I want to try and do.  No pressure but lots of fun.  I won't neglect other decades either but this will be my go-to-decade and pattern company for sewing.

I am SO EXCITED!  This month I'll highlight the 1940 McCall patterns I've already sewn and hopefully have a new project or two.  I'll also highlight more of the patterns from this year,  the history of 1940 fashion generally and more details on the McCall pattern company.  I really can't describe how excited I am about this new project!!