Over the years, I purchased a few vintage patterns, and even if I don’t make them up, I enjoy seeing how they’re made, and what things have changed over the years.
One day a few months ago, I saw a neat vintage lingerie kit on eBay. I couldn’t resist!
I would have loved this if it had been the bra kit! However, this was the long leg girdle. It’s not anything I will make to wear myself, but still. As I said, I couldn’t resist it.
Doesn’t this look amazing?
Even though I wasn’t planning on making this up, I was still excited to open it and look at everything. I have to say, I was a bit disappointed. It’s old. It’s discolored. It’s very stiff and rigid.
Here’s everything that was in the kit. The pattern and instructions are in great shape. But the fabrics leave a lot to be desired.
The power net was the oddest part of the kit. It was so stiff and had no drape to it. It was also discolored from age.
Can you see the discoloration at the bottom of this piece of power net? The whole folded side was this yellowish color.
The tricot that was included in the kit was still lovely. No age showing on it at all.
The lace and elastics were stiff and aged as well. 
Other than the pattern and instructions, these girdle clips were the only good part of this vintage kit.
It was a fun trip down the vintage lingerie lane, but for the most part I’ll stick to newer patterns and materials.
Happy creating!
