Simplicity Pattern Company A Brief History Hi.. I thought you might like some information on the Simplicity Pattern Company's history and some help with the dating based on the envelope designs and a few other...
Vintage4me2... Pattern Storage I thought I might add a word about patterns and the best way to keep them. I use plastic sleeves and boards I buy at the comic book store. When the pattern comes home to my...
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 cost...
The Sizes of patterns in the past were far different than current measurements. I thought it might be helpful to have some size information from a 1918 McCall Catalog. Ladies Bust Waist Hip 32 22 36 34 24 37...
There is nothing more lovely than an Edwardian Fashion. The details are stunning and were a real outlet for a gentlewoman's creativity. Patterns and embroidery transfers made the ladies in the less...
The question I get asked ALL the time, is where do I find the patterns I sell. Here are a few hints on how to find these rare goodies in your area. First..... Print some business cards with contact info. I...
The major fashion sewing patterns offer pattern pieces with printing on them to help with the construction... but the question is when did each company make the jump to printed patterns. Here is a little chart...