This is rather a budget publication, being only 3 pence (3d), compared to Paris Mode which was 9 pence (9d) and Leach’s Six Penny Knitting Series (6d). Free patterns featured in every issue and then after a brief text about what was in fashion, the rest of the magazine acts as a catalogue for Leach’s sewing patterns, which were 9d including postage. Each issue has a different topic, for example Schoolgirl’s Outfits, Styles For the Matron, Toddlers’ wear etc. (In case anyone is wildly interested, I took down a list of each issues specialism from the set of 1925 I was looking at – see bottom of post).
Issue 91 – Jumper & Jumper Skirts – 3 free patterns. Inside patterns available in 34-40″ bust sizes
Issue 91
Issue 94 Ladies’ Underwear – 3 free pattern inside in 36″ bust. Patterns to send away for available in 34-40″ bust mostly, though some also in 42″.
95 Styles for the Matron – the free pattern was in 38″ bust, but you could send away for sizes from 36″ up to 44″
96 Jumper Skirts & Jumpers
Issue
87 Schoolgirl’s Outfits
88 Ladies Underwear
89 Coats for Little Girls & Boys
90 Little Folk’s War (2-3 years)
91 Jumper & Jumper Skirts
92 Girl’s Frocks
93 Boy’s Wear
94 Ladies Underwear
95 Styles For the Matron
96 Jumper Skirts and Jumpers
97 Girls’ Coats & Costumes
98 Toddlers’ Wear
The illustrations are utterly gorgeous. I adore the striped pyjamas – they seem to epitomise the androgynous styles of the twenties. Perfection.
What a marvelous find. The pattern graphics look to be in excellent condition for their age.
Oh my, these are exactly the styles of the 1920s that I love! Forget the glitzy evening dresses, I want all of those gorgeous tops and skirts. I actually cannot pick a favourite as I adore them all! xx
Thank you for sharing. Those Matron patterns are hardly matronly, they are so elegant.