Collecting these beautiful pieces of fashion sewing history can be a wonderful joy but there are a few cautions to take. First and foremost, always buy from sellers who check each pattern they list!Don't be...
The earlierst patterns date back to 1860. William Jennings Demorest and Ellen Curtis Demorest began the home sewing pattern industry in 1860 by holding fashion shows in their homes and selling the patterns....
Dating Vintage Sewing Patterns by Number The pattern number can be an indicator of the date on vintage sewing patterns. You can’t use the number alone because the companies would start over again when they...
The most wonderful sewing projects can start with a vintage sewing pattern. You can follow the pattern exactly or get creative and interpret yesterday's styles so it coordinates with today's fashions. As an...
Vintage patterns are easy to locate on ebay, with a number of sellers offering the most unique, as well as popular, patterns of the day. Surprisingly, the majority of vintage pattern buyers buy them to sew...
Just getting started sewing clothes? It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the array of supplies, trims and accessories you see at the fabric store, or intimidated by the complicated look of styles in the pattern...
There is nothing like a Vogue Design- Here is a Little History about Vogue Patterns... Vogue patterns started in 1899 as a weekly feature of Vogue magazine. The patterns could be purchased by mail at the...
Dating Vintage Sewing Patterns Dating vintage sewing patterns is one of the most difficult tasks to do. I put the date in my title, however, when I am listing patterns for sale on eBay because I find a lot of...
Fit and sizing in Victorian to early 1930's sewing patterns (If you are looking for information on later vintage patterns from the 1960's - 1970's, pins-n-needles has written an excellent guide.) If you...
Dolls that get played with get dirty. The oils from your hands cause dirt and dust to stick. Fortunately, vinyl is one of the easiest materials to take care of and restore. Even dolls that are just...