Vintage Patterns – Page 7

Tutorial: Vintage comb holder and cosmetic case

October 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This vintage pattern shows how you can make a comb holder and matching cosmetic case. It was originally published in a 1954 Workbasket Magazine, but you can download it for free at the Pattern Patter blog. The pattern comes courtesy… Read more ...

A 1950s vintage sewing swag giveaway

October 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Look at all these 1950s vintage sewing goodies!! They’re all part of a huge giveaway at the Pattern Patter blog. The Etsy vintage pattern sellers’ group has collected this group of 1950s sewing swag to give away to one of… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Vintage bath time apron

October 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Baby’s bath time can get a parent just as wet as baby. A terry cloth apron like this one can help keep mom or dad dry when they give baby a bath. Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a vintage … Read more ...

Sewing for tweens with vintage patterns

October 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tweens are a hard group to sew for. It can be difficult to strike the right balance between styles that appeal to the kid in them but don’t make them feel like babies. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. suggests… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage circle skirt with accessories

October 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Catherine from Frisky Scissors shares a free pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making a circle skirt with coordinating accessories from 2 yards of fabric. It’s a vintage pattern pamphlet. If you use felt as the pamphlet suggests, go… Read more ...

Short history of the shift dress

October 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sherri from Sew Betty and Dot contributes at Pattern Patter with a short history of the shift dress. While I always associate the shift dress with the streamlined mod 60s, she traces the history back to the chemise worn in… Read more ...

Free pattern: Scallop neck top or dress

September 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making this pretty scallop neck top or dress. It has vintage styling in the lines, but you can make it modern with fabric choice. The peplum top would be… Read more ...

10 Cute Stuffies with Sewing Patterns And Tutorials

September 19, 2014 by Kym Terranova

There’s nothing cuter than seeing a child carrying around their most beloved stuffed animal or softie, and bringing their little sidekick everywhere they go. We’ve got ten adorable little handmade stuffed toys for you today, complete with patterns and tutorials,… Read more ...

Tutorial: 1960s pillowcase style shift dress

September 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This vintage 1960s pamphlet from Coats and Clark shows how you can make a shift dress. It’s made like a pillowcase dress, but in adult sizes and with a narrower fit than a typical child’s pillowcase dress. The Pattern Patter… Read more ...

1940s vintage sewing giveaway from Pattern Patter

September 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Vintage sewing enthusiasts, this giveaway is for you! The Etsy vintage pattern sellers’ team, Pattern Patter, has collected a group of 1940s sewing patterns and notions to give away to one of their followers. The prize package is a collection… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mary Darling collar

September 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

An from Straight Grain shows how you can make her Mary Darling collar for a blouse or dress. It’s like a Peter Pan collar, but with three scallops instead of two. It has a lovely vintage look that would be… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage pillowcase peasant dress

August 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a free pattern for making this little girl’s peasant style pillowcase dress. It’s absolutely adorable made out of a vintage pillowcase. Lots of trim makes it extra pretty. I’m fairly certain I had those… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage camper toiletry bag

August 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making this toiletry bag with a shape inspired by a vintage camper. A zipper is set into the curved top, and a short handle is stitched into one of the sides. If you wanted… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kimonos for the whole family

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Mary from Zips & Darts shares a reproduced vintage magazine article showing how to make kimonos for the whole family. Mom, dad, brother, sister – all can have a hand made kimono! Kimonos are easy to make, requiring no pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make bound buttonholes

August 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Etsy seller Cynical Girl shares a how-to at Vintage Pattern Marketplace blog showing how to make bound buttonholes. It’s fitting that the how-to is an excerpt from a vintage publication, Workbasket. The instructions also include how to rework a… Read more ...