If you love your vintage clothes and you are handy with a needle, then there are lots of places where you can buy a pattern from.
Some speciality online sites include…
- Etsy & EBay Offer a vast, diverse selection from numerous independent sellers.
- Specialty Vintage Stores: Sites such as The Vintage Pattern Shop, Mrs. Depew, Back Room Finds, and The Vintage Sewing Pattern Company focus on curated, original, and sometimes reproduced patterns.
- Depop: A less common but possible source for secondhand patterns.
Places to look for them when you are out are –
- Thrift & Antique Stores: Good for unexpected, budget-friendly finds.
- Estate Sales & Garage Sales: Excellent for purchasing large collections at once.
- Facebook Marketplace: Useful for finding local sellers.
Some other good sites are …
The Fifties Dressmaker – is an online shop specialized in selling original vintage sewing patterns from the 1930s to the early 1960s, catering to enthusiasts looking to recreate authentic 1950s styles. These patterns often focus on the iconic, tailored silhouettes of the era, such as pencil skirts, full-skirted dresses, and structured blouses.
–Gillians Workroom
–Spiffing Things
–Paper Ladies Shop
Some important things to remember when buying vintage patterns is to check you have the complete pattern and that none of it has been damaged by moisture or insects.
You could also buy some reproduction patterns which would ensure they are complete from companies like Simplicity, Butterick, and McCall’s who often sell modern reproductions of their classic designs on their websites.
Source: Etsy EBay The Vintage Pattern Shop Mrs Depew Back Room Finds The Vintage Sewing Pattern Company Depop The Fifties Dressmaker
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