Pattern Information

Sewing patterns are a great source of both history and nostalgia. I remember the excitement as a child going with my mother to the department store and pouring over pattern books looking for patterns for back to school, summer wear or that all important Easter dress.

I always marveled and still do at how my mother could take those small pieces of printed tissue and pinning this way and that, cutting and sewing and turning it into a beautiful outfit. Sure I had lots of “store bought” clothes but there was a special pleasure in watching Mom add a pocket to a pocket-less pattern or change the sleeve or the fit so that it was custom for me. So as an extension of the “print” concept of my internet store; I am proud to offer a wide range of sewing patterns vintage and up to the minute modern.

I do sew but not as well as I should so I turned to Mom for help with reviewing patterns, judging their condition etc. She has 62+ years of sewing under her belt as do most of her friends, so I felt she was qualified. Current patterns are all new and uncut – envelopes are bright and shiny. All other patterns have been opened examined – all pieces counted and instruction sheet verified. There are some patterns for 40 cents each on the bargain page- and from time to time some bargain lots as well going for bargain prices.

A word about conditions and terms used

Factory folded = pattern pieces still retain their original folds when produced by the manufacturer

Dates = where shown I have used the copyright date on the pattern – if not known I guesstimate looking at style, original pattern price, hair styles of models, a smattering of internet research etc.. these guesstimates will be shown like 1970s? or 1940s ? If you know more info about the date of a pattern than I do, I certainly welcome your input.

Condition:

• Uncut and in  Factory Folds includes all instruction sheets, guides etc as shown on the pattern envelope, just as it left the factory
• Uncut or Untrimmed and Refolded looks like it may have been taken out and then re-folded – has been checked for completeness includes all instruction sheets, guides etc as shown on the pattern envelope
• Untrimmed but Cut Apart – Pieces have been cut apart from the main printed sheet but the pieces have not been trimmed instead pattern has been refolded and replaced in envelope – All Instruction sheets and pattern pieces are there.
• Trimmed or Partially Trimmed – has been checked for completeness contains all instruction sheets If it is a multi sized pattern it will be noted at what trim line the pattern has been cut.
• Trimmed and Incomplete – missing pieces are noted These patterns will only appear in the Bargain Basement

Each pattern is stored in a plastic bag with a label in the lower left hand corner of the bag restating pattern name, number and size if applicable. I use non reactive bags safe for archiving i.e. comic book bags; and will be packed carefully to prevent weather damage during shipping. Larger patterns like the old Stretch-n-Sew aren’t bagged.

Conversions

Women’s

If you have any questions at all please don’t hesitate to ask and please enjoy the thrill of pattern shopping!

My selection is wide so stop back often to see what’s new.

Happy Sewing!