Looking for something different to sew? Then check out the great selection of patterns at Specialist Auctions Vintage! Whether you're looking for vintage designer patterns, vintage plus size patterns or vintage childrens patterns you find it all!


The Vintage Hag





Vintage 70s Laced or Applique Boots Spats & Purse Pattern



Vintage 70s Vogue Paris Pattern - Givenchy - Swing Jacket Pantsuit w Tunic


Crossroads Vintage



1968 McCall's 9460 Nehru Blouse Tunic Pattern B 36 M


Early 60s Pattern Wrap Skirt Butterick 5218 Sz 12 B30



Vintage Swampcrone



Butterick 3672 Vintage 80s A-line skirt pattern 14


Vintage 1940s Sun Dress Bolero Simplicity 1975 Pattern



Born Too Late Vintage




Vintage 1957 Simplicity Pattern 2070 Dress size 40


Vintage 1951 Butterick Pattern 16-A-5877 Dress size 14


So what are you waiting for?

Let's Go Shopping!!

Are you ready for some gorgeous fashions? Then check out the sparkling and sexy eye candy at Specialist Auctions Vintage!

eHappy Vintage


Vintage 70's TROPICAL Pin Up Frederick's of Hollywood Dress Skirt & Halter Top S


Vintage Pink & Brown CUTEST 50's Pin Up Pintucked Tie Neck Blouse Top L Large



Abingdon Road Vintage Clothing


Vintage early 1960's Super Silver Sequin Cocktail Dress


Vintage 1970's Radley Sequined Party Frock

Alley Cats Vintage


Vintage 1960s Jack Bryan Black Illusion Lace & Soutache Evening Party Gown B 36


Vintage 60s Silver Babydoll Party Dress Sz XS

Wyoming Vintage


1960's Vintage Early 60's Yellow Plaid Pink Stripe High Waisted Wool Pants 27/28


Vintage 1960's 60s Silver Gold Metallic Mod Pantsuit Pants Jacket Suit Small/Med



So what are you waiting for????


Let's Go Shopping!!

Are you ready for Viva Las Vegas? Still looking for that perfect dress, pattern or swimwear? Then check out the fabulous choices at Born Too Late Vintage!


Vintage 1950s Kahala Sexy Pin-Up Green Swimsuit Bathing Suit



Vintage 1950s Rockabilly Rose Sundress B 32 W 24



Vintage 1959 Simplicity Pattern 2999 Blouse, Shorts & Skirt size 16 VLV



Vintage 1950s Kahala Sexy Pin-up Blue Bathing Suit



Vintage 1950s NWT Blue and Red Plaid Dress XS B32


Vintage 1954 Simplicity Pattern 4713 Dress size 14 VLV



Vintage 1950s Paradise Sexy Swimsuit Bathing Suit


So what are you waiting for ??

Let's Go Shopping!!

It's just another Manic Monday at Specialist Auctions! Here are some bright colored vintage treats to brighten up your day!

Wyoming Vintage


VINTAGE GROOVY GREEN 1960's 60's 60s HEAVY WINTER BIG BUTTON COAT MEDIUM

VINTAGE 1950's BLUE SECRETARY WIGGLE DRESS SMALL



Cross Roads Vintage



Vintage Andrade Bold Abstract Leaf Cloth Button Shirt L

Early 60s Vintage Rayon Hawaiian Shirt Island Image M


Roo's Vintage Treasures


RED HOT! Vintage LIPSTICK RED 50's Nylon Chiffon Gown L 42



Abington Road Vintage Clothing


Vintage 1950’s Delicious Rose Evening Dress


Vintage 1970's Siren Red Disco Dress



Alley Cats Vintage

Vintage 1960s Silk Lime Floral Sheath Dress Sz 16 B 42


Vintage 80s Rothschild for Lilli Ann Red Knit Dress


The Merchants of Vintage


Vintage 70s Bleeker Street Maxi Dress Summer Garden S B34


Petunias Past Blast

60's Artsy Psychedelic Swirls Artist Smock Jacket & Pants Suit Set M L


Born Too Late Vintage


Vintage 1970s Blue, Cream & White Maxi Dress B34


Vintage 1970s Brown Floral Halter Maxi Patio Gown


So what are you waiting for??

It's Sale Item Saturday at Specialist Auctions Vintage! All Sale Items $19.99 or less! This is just a small sample of what we have available at Specialist Auctions Vintage!

Alley Cats Vintage



Sweet Vintage 60s Butte Knit Grey Wool Suit B 36 W 22



Vintage Black Lace Palazzo Pants Lounging PJs B 34



Crossroads Vintage


Vintage Gunnies Jessica Gunne Sax Calico Skirt XS



Vintage 60s Floral Bold Dress Summer Dress Flair Skirt M


Roo's Vintage Treasures



LOVELY Vintage Slip Lot Nylon Lace Pink Ivory Black M



NOS Vintage 5 Pairs German Style Stocking Lot 9.5 NIP


Born Too Late Vintage



Vintage 1950s Soft Yellow Rockabilly Sweater B 32




Vintage 1960s Dobbs Fifth Avenue Admiralty Grey Oval Fedora Hat Size 7 1/4



So what are you waiting for??

Let's Go Shopping!

It's Eye Candy Wednesday at Specialist Auctions Vintage!

The Merchants of Vintage


Vintage 50s Bustier Girdle (Bottomless) Black 34 B Warner's Merry Widow #3393


Vintage 40s Lace Taffeta Evening Dress Gown 240 Sweep


Alley Cats Vintage


Fabulous Vintage 1960s Red Felt Fedora Style Hat with Feathers by Christine


Vtg 70s White Ruffled Peignoir by Eve Stillman B38


eHappy Vintage


Vintage Rose Blush Henson Kickernick Nylon Lace Cascade Nightgown Gown Small S


Vintage Black Peek - A - Boo Lace Mesh Bra Body Shaper Teddy 34 B Style 556


Roo's Vintage Treasures


EXQUISITE Vintage 80's Black Velvet Formal Prom Dress M 36


SHEER Pink Vintage 40s 50s GODFRIED Nylon Rayon Slip 34


Born Too Late Vintage


Vintage 1980s Sexy Sultry Cocoon Dress


Vintage 1960s Black Sequin Babydoll Dress XS B32


Sugar Magnolias


Vintage Vanity Fair Mint Green Ballet Gown 34


Swampcrone Vintage


Vintage STELLA SLOAT for Dalton Long Flower Floral skirt M


So what are you waiting for??? Let's go shopping!

Specialist Auctions Vintage

If you're looking for some of the best in vintage patterns come on over to Specialist Auctions Vintage sewing section! Here are just a few of the great patterns we have available for you!



Hound Vintage




Vintage 60s sewing pattern dress women kids LOT 3





Memories Past




Vintage Butterick 6015 Walk-A-Way Dress Pattern 1952





Vogue 1718 Bill Blass Dress, Scarf & Belt Pattern Size 12





Vintage Swampcrone



Vintage Simplicity 9400 Men's regular and bow Ties Pattern (1971)




The Vintage Hag





Vintage WWII 1941 6pc Accessory Set Pattern / Blueprints of Fashion




Vintage 50s Halter Bra, Skirt, Jacket & Shorts Pattern - sz 16


Born Too Late Vintage



Vintage 1950s Pattern Bureau 2862 Dress sz 20



So for the best in vintage patterns make sure to check out Specialist Auctions Vintage!

The dress was perfect! Demure enough to satisfy her Uncles Bob, Ian and Simon but they didn't know what hid beneath the turtleneck of the full skirted dress, did they!

She had quietly made her way to the seamier side of town and with a head full of defiance had chosen her tattoo. She'd thought about it and thought about it and decided on one of the more traditional tattoos, a pair of sparrows.

Of course the meaning went a lot deeper for her as her boyfriend was a sailor. She'd discovered that sparrows were common tattoos for sailors. Sparrows were always able to find their way to landfall. What really decided her on the pair of sparrows was that sparrows symbolize love, dedication and trust. Sparrows mate for life and will always return home no matter how far they travel.

So with a full head of steam she and her lover had their sparrows tattooed, a pair for each of them, forever to be linked, refusing to be torn apart even though he was to be shipped out to parts unknown.



Vintage 80s FULL CIRCLE SKIRT DRESS L B36



Have some tattoos you'd like to show off? Or do you have an occasion where your tattoo would be a bit over the top? Whichever applies we have an outfit to suit any occasion just waiting for you at Specialist Auctions. So what are you waiting for? Let's go shopping!

Still looking for bargains for your vintage wardrobe?? Then head on over to Specialist Auctions VBOE sale now! All VBOE vintage items site wide are $19.99 or less. Here are some great deals from some of our newest vintage clothing sellers!

The Merchants of Vintage


VBOE Vintage 60s Velvet TAPESTRY Bucket Hat 22




VBOE Vintage 60s White Seamless Stockings NOS 8-1/2 by Exquisite - 3 Pairs

Roos Vintage Treasures



VBOE Vintage 40's 50's Black Acetate Side Zip Full Slip 36 M



RED HOT! Vintage LIPSTICK RED 50's Nylon Chiffon Gown L 42

Sugar Magnolias


VBOE Shannon Marie Hawaiian Red & White Tropical Cotton Dress S



VBOE Vintage Hawaii Blue White Floral Cotton Short SleeveMuuMuu MuMu size 12

Glamour Puss Vintage


Romantic Vintage 60s 70s Yellow Rose Nightgown L/XL



Romantic Vintage 60s Grecian Goddess Crystal Pleat Nightgown L



These are just some of the great fashions awaiting you at Specialist Auctions.


So what are you waiting for?? Let's go shopping!

Tomorrow, February 19, 2008 through February 25th frustrated eBay sellers will hold their boycott of selling and buying on eBay.

If you are looking for a haven that will let you grow your business and put some of your eggs in another basket I suggest Specialist Auctions. Diversification is important in business and with the changes in selling climate it's more important than ever.

Specialist Auctions has real people to answer your questions and our sections are moderated. Simply put, our moderators police their sections to make sure that our sellers are living up to the standards we have set. This makes for a level playing field for buyers and sellers alike.

Our feedback is mutual. Both buyer and seller have the option of rating a transaction positive, neutral or negative. We encourage an open dialogue between buyers and sellers.

Currently Specialist Auctions is running their VBOE (Vintage Buy Out Extravaganza) sale February 14 through February 21. It's a great opportunity to sell your vintage(pre-1988) items in all categories that are priced $19.99 or less.

If you're boycotting eBay why not load up a store (list your items in your store/and auction style as well for double visibility) and join in. Make your boycott time count and get your business set up! There are no store fees and no listings fees at Specialist Auctions. You pay 3% FVF and that's it. We upload your set price items to Google base automatically on Mondays. Need help getting your items uploaded to Specialist Auctions? Check out our free listing import service.

If you're looking for a viable option to other sites please come and check us out.

I wrote this last Valentines Day and still feel it is relevant now so please forgive the repeat. Just add a pink rose each for my girls and a red rose for me brought to us along with the candy from the most wonderful man in our life.


Happy Valentines Day to you all. This date brings back wonderful memories of my parents. I don't know when the tradition started but my Dad would come home from work each Valentine's Day with small heart shaped boxes of candy for my sister and I. My Mom would get a 1 pound box of chocolates in a gorgeous heart shaped box as well. Growing up it never occurred to me that something so every day and ordinary would melt my heart years later. It's not that I didn't appreciate the gift or the thought but when you're young you just don't understand what's happening behind the scenes in the adult world. You're insulated in your own little world of going to school, playing with your friends and tolerating your siblings.

Flash forward to years later. My father has passed away almost two years prior. My mom is dying and we are talking as one does when you know time is short. I brought up the annual Valentines Day candy gift. My Mom divulged how hard it was for my Dad and her to afford to get those boxes of candy. Mom was a full time homemaker at the time and Dad was going to night school to get his degree in Chemistry. Money was really tight, so tight in fact that Mom said Dad might have $2 left out of his paycheck each week to put gas in our station wagon to get back and forth to work. So I asked Mom how they managed to pay for that candy. She said that Dad would brown bag his lunch for a month and she would cut down the grocery bills as much as she could so he could get the candy for us.

Of course this was a revelation for me. The four of us (myself, my sister and my two brothers) always had what we needed, plenty to eat, nice clothes to wear and a really great place to live. We were surrounded by friends and tons of family. It never occurred to me how hard it must have been raising 4 kids on one salary and of course my Dad going to night school for his degree. Pretty daunting if you ask me.
But my parents met the challenges head on and no matter what fate threw in their way they marched forward together facing those challenges. Those challenges did not get easier as time went on. Dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 1998 and Mom was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer in 1999. Dad passed away in August of 2001 and Mom in July of 2003.

Very early this morning my husband arrived home from his job. He works the evening shift. This allows me to be home with our daughters and run my home based business. My business is new and doesn't bring a lot in right now but I love what I'm doing and that I'm here for our girls. Sometimes after paying the bills my husband has $20 left for the week to buy gas to get back and forth to work. He brown bags his lunch most of the time. As he walked in the door at 2:30 a.m. this morning I saw he carried a plastic bag. I asked him what was in it and he pulled out two small red candy heart boxes of chocolates for our girls. There was also a 1 pound box of beautifully boxed chocolates for me. I knew he had no money to buy the candy and asked him how he did it. He said he saved his lunch money for a week because he wanted to give his sweethearts something nice on Valentines Day.

So we've come full circle now. Whereas once I was the little girl receiving the small heart shaped box of chocolates, I have now become the mother receiving the 1 pound box of chocolates. I'm hoping and praying that my girls meet men who will continue the tradition that has now spanned two generations in my family. Men who give without thought of what they are giving up. Men who love them to pieces and will cherish them. For that is the greatest gift of all.

Specialist Auctions VBOE Sale (Vintage Buy Out Extravaganza) starts February 14 and ends February 21. This sale is site wide so not only will you have the opportunity to purchase vintage clothing, hats, shoes, patterns, etc. but you will also be able to select books, toys, textiles and jewelry.

Specialist Auctions offers a haven for those who want to grow their business and put some of their eggs in another basket. Diversification is important in business and with the changes in selling climate it's more important than ever.

Specialist Auctions has real people to answer your questions and our sections are moderated. Simply put, our moderators police their sections to make sure that our sellers are living up to the standards we have set. This makes for a level playing field for buyers and sellers alike.

Our feedback is mutual. Both buyer and seller have the option of rating a transaction positive, neutral or negative. We encourage an open dialogue between buyers and sellers.

So if you are looking for a viable option to other sites please come and check us out.

The VBOE Sale at Specialist Auctions is catching on! Don't forget to get your VBOE items listed on Specialist Auctions now! The sale is February 14 through February 21. All items $19.99 or less. Start your listing title with the letters: VBOE

Remember to grab a VBOE sale logo here or on Specialist Auctions in the clothing and sewing valuation section!


Check out this article by Noah Fleisher of the Antique Trader Blog about Specialist Auctions and our VBOE sale!:

Antique Trader Blog