She provided the calculations for Alan Shepherd’s historic first flight into space, John Glenn’s ground-breaking orbit of the earth and the trajectory for Apollo 11’s moon landing. Johnson-who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015 by President Barack Obama-was a physicist, space scientist and mathematician at NASA’s Langley Center. Kahlo was not only an inspiring and beloved painter, she was an activist who continues to influence women’s movements today. Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, and the first person ever to fly solo from Hawaii to the U.S. In 2018, Mattel released a new “Inspiring Women” collection that features three ground-breaking, history-making women- Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo and Katherine Johnson. Mattel bought the rights to Lilli, and Handler created her own version.Īmelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo and Katherine Johnson from the Barbie Inspiring Women collection Originally marketed as a racy gag gift that men could buy in tobacco shops, the Lilli doll later became extremely popular with children. Inspired by watching their daughter play with make-believe paper dolls of adult women, Handler realized there was an unfilled niche in the market for a toy that allowed little girls to imagine the future.īarbie’s appearance was modeled after a doll named the Bild Lilli, which had been inspired by a German comic-strip character. She would go on to become one of the most iconic playthings in history.īarbie was the brainchild of Ruth Handler, co-founder (with her husband Elliot) of the toy company Mattel, Inc. The leggy, 11-inch plastic figure-full name: Barbara Millicent Roberts-was the first mass-produced toy doll in the U.S. On the other hand, under the brand named Other you will find hundreds of unique sewing patterns.In March 1959, a doll named "Barbie" launched onto the American toy market, sporting a black-and-white striped bathing suit, pouty red lips and a sassy blonde ponytail. In the same vein, you will see an extensive amount of small and exclusive catalogued brands. Find the most recognized brands of templates as Simplicity, McCall’s, New Look, Vogue, Butterick, Burda, Kwik Sew, Stretch & Sew, Style and more. PS Remember to sign up for my Newsletter which comes out with special offers and sales.Ībove all, is always updating inventory with Authentic Vintage and Modern Sewing Patterns. Visit the Resources Page for links on how to resize a vintage pattern. If this Simplicity 9375 sewing pattern is not exactly what you are looking for please do look at my other similar listings I stock a wide variety of vintage and recycled patterns lovingly collected at estate sales, thrift stores and every place I can find them and listed here for your shopping convenience.Ĭheck this link to learn how to use a sewing pattern. Feel free to contact me with any questions about a particular pattern, I will be happy to help. To clarify, before shipping a used sewing pattern, I check that all the pieces and instructions are present. Because my patterns range in age from the 1940’s to the present, the older pattern envelopes may show their age. On the other hand, the pattern is already cut when it is listed as Used. That is to say, Uncut listing means that it is factory fold and not used. Simplicity 9375 Child’s Costume – Raggedy Ann & Andy Size: BB 3-4-5-6-7-8 Used Sewing Pattern
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