Another blast from the past

[Gernella]

I remember making this in the late 80's. Now I would look at the front piece and say in my head "too fiddly".  I made a really good job of it though in some cream wool  fabric, which never seemed to cost very much then.

All done with my old 1967 Brother sewing machine.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/686416682/vogue-2692-sewing-pattern-albert-nipon?ref=related-8

[Efemera]

Patterns now seem to be really simple with no details or interesting features...

[Ohsewsimple]

Ooh that’s  fabulous.  Wish I could wear that sort of thing!

[UttaRetch]

@Gernella: I made things earlier in my sewing life that I wouldn't even attempt now. 

I was very proud of a pleated skirt from vertical striped fabric and matching collarless jacket.  My style and figure has changed, from 30 plus years' ago.

[Gernella]

I remember making a suit with the jacket having two 'pleats either side on the front, which then continued onto the skirt to match.  I have no idea how I did it but they matched perfectly top and bottom.

I seemed to have a lot more confidence in taking on the more complicated things than I do now and I didn't get any wadders.  So yes I'm with you @UttaRetch, now I look for simple lines and nothing faffy.

I seemed to make a lot of suits then, now more separates.  Mind you I've just made two dresses and got another ready for cutting out.  Last time I wore a dress was for a summer funeral last year.  I think I need an improved social life.