July 5, 2008
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Sewing patterns gained commercial success in the late 1800s after Ebeneezer Butterick invented the graded sewing pattern, in response to his wife's wish that patterns could come in different sizes. Another boost came with the advent of fashion magazines, which included patterns for current styles that readers could make them themselves. Most patterns were paper or cardboard, so an older pattern in good condition is a rare find.
Collectors of vintage sewing items run the gamut from those who appreciate the engineering of early machines, to style-oriented folks who collect vintage patterns, to those who just want to sew. From iconic brands like Singer to great accessories like boxes and baskets, thimbles, pin cushions and scissors, there is something in vintage sewing for everybody.
Geoff and Norma Dickens' reference site on vintage toy sewing machines from the late 1800s. Browse the images alpha… [more]
Looking for some vintage patterns or style ideas? This Flickr photo pool, a group effort, showcases a huge collecti… [more]
Inspired by the French fashion magazine of the same name, this site offers fashion catalog covers and magazine illu… [more]
An extensive collection of photos and ephemera illustrating changing fashion styles from 1795 to 1959. Includes por… [more]
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Vtg 1950s Vogue Paris Original Sewing Pattern Gres 14$64.00 Ends Monday 8 bids
Vintage 1940's~dressmaking~pattern Sewing Book~amazing!$53.20 Ends Sunday 11 bids
Lutterloh Pattern System Complete W/ Tools And Videos$51.00 Ends Sunday 3 bids
Collection Of 16 Sewing Patterns 1920's And 1930's$50.99 Ends Friday 4 bids
Vintage 1949 Modes Royale Pattern Catalog 40's Fashion$45.45 Ends Tuesday 6 bids
Vintage Pattern 1940's Feminine Apron From 1 Yard Cloth$38.99 Ends in 19 hours 8 bids
1960's Vogue Couturier Design Pattern Federico Forquet$26.99 Ends Thursday 6 bids
Antique Calico China Button Lot - 40 Assorted Patterns$26.00 Ends Tuesday 4 bids
Vintage 1969 Fashion Lisette Pattern Designs Book $26.00 Ends in 2 hours 3 bids
40-50's Patterns Sz 12-14 Skirts Dress & Pants Lot 25$26.00 Ends Sunday 4 bids
Mixed Lot Dozen Vintage Apron Patterns W/transfers !!$26.00 Ends Monday 3 bids
Vtg 1950s New Look Coat Pattern-vogue Couturier Design$26.00 Ends Monday 3 bids
Original Mode Pratique April 17,1920 +pre Cut Patterns $26.00 Ends Wednesday 4 bids
25 Vintage Babies & Childrens Sewing Patterns Sze 0 - 8$24.97 Ends in 6 hours 7 bids
Collection Of 10 Vintage Apron Patterns 1930's - 1950's$24.50 Ends Thursday 12 bids
Polynesian Vintage Sewing Pattern Lot Hawaiian Dresses+$21.06 Ends Tuesday 3 bids
Antique Patterns Mccall's Baby Children Dress - Layette$20.00 Ends in 5 hours 6 bids
Vintage 1950's Full Apron Sewing Pattern -uncut-unused!$19.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
1930s High Fashion 1930 Lounging Pajamas Pattern Sz 34b$19.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
1920s Summer Voile Flapper Frock Pattern Lovely 46 B$19.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Vintage 1951 New Look Suit Pattern-vogue Couturier $19.95 Ends Monday 1 bid
Vtg 1955 New Look Suit Pattern-vogue Couturier Design$19.95 Ends Monday 1 bid
120 Lot 1950’s 60’s 70’s Vintage Mod Clothes Patterns $19.28 Ends in 14 hours 2 bids
1970s Vintage Pattern Vogue Narducci Grecian Dress 32.5$19.20 Ends in 17 hours 1 bid
1980s Vintage Pattern Vogue Paris Givenchy Dress 36 92$19.20 Ends in 17 hours 1 bid
Lot Of 3~vtg Vogue Pattern Catalogs~1934-46~beautiful$18.50 Ends Monday 3 bids
Vintage 68 - 75 Vogue Pattern Catalog Lot Designers$18.00 Ends Sunday 5 bids
Vintage Pattern 1920's Turkish Belly Dance Costume$18.00 Ends Tuesday 8 bids
Original Mode Pratique May 1st,1920 + Patterns $18.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
1931 Dress Pattern Mccall #6560 Size 16 Bust 34$17.50 Ends in 4 hours 5 bids
Vintage 60s Mod Vogue Pattern Book Catalog~illustration$17.27 Ends Wednesday 3 bids
1930s Stunning Frock Pattern W Decolletage Back Sz 30b$16.99 Ends in 3 hours 1 bid
40+"vogart"repeat Hot Iron Transfer Patterns-huge Selec$16.50 Ends Tuesday 7 bids
Vintage 1930's+ Sewing Patterns Lot Of Over 20 $15.50 Ends in 4 hours 5 bids
Sewing With Flour Bag Sack Flapper 1927 Pattern Catalog$15.50 Ends in 23 hours 5 bids
1930's Vtg Advance Sewing Pattern Flapper Dress Sz 18$15.50 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Vintage Pierre Cardin Vogue Paris Original Pattern 1712$15.50 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
Vtg 1950s Vogue Couturier Sewing Pattern Simonetta 16$15.50 Ends Friday 6 bids
Vogue Pattern Couturier Fabiani Of Italy Mod Dress$15.49 Ends in 2 hours 7 bids
1970s Vintage Pattern Vogue Kasper Pleated Dress 16$15.37 Ends in 17 hours 1 bid
Girls Dress/pinafore Set-pageant-pattern-daisy Kingdom$15.01 Ends Sunday 5 bids
Woman's Institute Fashion Service 1923 Catalog Pattern$15.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
*rare*vogue Pattern Book Fashion Magazine*1952-53*$15.00 Ends Sunday 3 bids
Original Femme Chez Elle Nov 1,1924 Hat Pattern Pre Cut$14.80 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Vintage Apron Pattern Sz Large W Ruffles Scallops More!$14.50 Ends Monday 3 bids
Vintage Mccall Pattern Fagoting Transfer #1802 Dress 1 $14.17 Ends Wednesday 3 bids
Vogue Couturier Simonetta 1960's Dress & Jacket Pattern$13.51 Ends in 10 hours 5 bids
Vintage 60s Vogue Couturier Ronald Paterson Pattern -14$13.30 Ends in 8 hours 2 bids
Butterick Art Of Knitting C.1897 Vintage Knit Patterns$12.95 Ends in 1 hour 1 bid
Crochet Craft C.1915 Huge Vintage Pattern Book Knit Tat$12.95 Ends in 1 hour 1 bid
1950s Sexy Cocktail Dress Pattern W Portrait Neckline$12.61 Ends in 3 hours 2 bids
Vtg 1950s Vogue Couturier Sewing Pattern Simonetta 16$12.50 Ends Sunday 6 bids
1920's Dress Pattern Mccall #5212 Bust Size 36 Hip 39$12.50 Ends in 4 hours 7 bids
Lot Of 10 Vogart Transfer Patterns Iron On Needlework$12.50 Ends Sunday 3 bids
Vintage 1944 Hollywood Pattern 1443 Frock & Jacket Sz14$12.50 Ends Monday 5 bids
1950s Unused Mail Order 18" Doll Clothes Pattern W Cap!$12.49 Ends Monday 4 bids
Vogue Paris Original Sewing Pattern Montana Coat 6-8-10$12.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Vintage Apron Pattern W Flounce Ruffles Scallops - Wow $12.00 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
2 Vintage 30s~40s Butterick Patterns Shorts Halter Tops$11.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Vintage 1951 Modes Royale Pattern Catalog 50's Dress$11.61 Ends Tuesday 4 bids
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