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...
So you wear a Size 12? You are comfortable buying a Size 12 anywhere and feel that it will fit. You purchase size 12 patterns at your local fabric store. Buying Vintage Sewing Patterns is a much different...
I am asked all the time if a particular pattern will fit a certain doll. Once you know how to resize a pattern, you can make ANY pattern fit your doll! I have used this formula for resizing many patterns with...
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...
Not all old clothing qualifies as vintage. True vintage clothing captures the unique qualities of its era. It has a look that pins it to a particular point in time. Much of the old clothing we accumulate has...
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...
This guide offers a guideline to use when purchasing a pattern for yourself or for someone else. Are you a sewing beginner and unfamiliar with pattern sizing? Do you have your garments made by a seamstress or...
Designer Vintage Sewing Patterns Why are some designers collected more than others? Why do some designers realize such high prices on eBay? Pucci, Diane von Furstenberg, Ceil Chapman, Issey Miyake - why do...
These guide is to help you sell your old patterns. It is especially helpful if the have been cut. People do not mind buying cut and used patterns if they know what they are recieving. Buyers: use this guide to...