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1920s McCall kimono pattern (personal collection)

Looking for great vintage fashion? Our vintage sewing patterns and other fashion-related items are grouped into pages by clothing type. And we hope you'll agree that we've found some very special vintage styles, indeed!

The 1920s McCall ladies' breakfast coat pattern shown at left is a favorite from our personal collection. It's not for sale, but you'll find lots of other great old patterns as you browse.

Our catalog-style pages are designed to give you a good sense of the styles without taking forever and a day to load. If something catches your eye, follow the link to the pattern's detail page -- which includes a scan of the actual pattern envelope and full condition notes. Patterns can be purchased directly from the detail pages.

Misses and Womens vintage patterns pages (bust size 30 to 50)

Find a vintage suit, suit dress or ensemble pattern for your collection

Showcasing our original vintage patterns for two-piece outfits, the Suits page includes not only suits and suit dresses, but also dresses with coordinating jackets, boleros or coats. Most patterns are from the 1940s to the 1960s, in misses and junior sizes, and include career and afternoon styles.

Find a vintage day dress pattern for your collection

Visit our Day Dresses page for a great selection of vintage dress patterns in sizes to bust 38. One and two piece dresses with the long lines from the 1930s, peplums and tailored styles from the 1940s, wiggle or flared lines from the 1950s -- even the occasional 1960s mini- skirt styles are all gathered here.

Find a vintage evening or bridal pattern for your collection

Formal fashions are the spotlight at our Evening, Cocktail and Bridal page. Vintage patterns include wedding gowns, cocktail dresses, sexy evening tops, and, of course, evening gowns, plus a few select patterns of more recent evening styles. New patterns added 1/14/2008.

Find a vintage Vogue pattern for your collection

An entire page devoted to original-issue vintage Vogue patterns only. New patterns added 01/13/2008.

Find a vintage plus-size pattern for your collection

Great fashion includes all sizes, and our Womens page showcases the wonderful vintage patterns available for bust 40 and larger. If it's a plus-size pattern, you'll find it here -- dresses, suits, coats, lingerie and other fashionable styles from every era.

Find a vintage coat or jacket pattern for your collection

Whether you're looking for a long evening coat a day-length dress coat or a short swagger jacket, our Coats page will get you started. Find the perfect vintage coat or jacket pattern to go with your favorite vintage styles! New patterns added 12/19/2007

Find a vintage blouse, skirt or pants pattern for your collection

Our former pages for blouse and skirt patterns have been combined into a new Separates page. Along with skirts and blouses, look for patterns that include coordinating blazers or vests and slacks or pants to mix and match as well.

Specialty vintage pattern pages (for men, women or children)

Find a vintage apron pattern for your collection

Rediscover the joy of aprons and stitch one up for yourself with a vintage pattern from our Aprons page. Whether you're looking for bib or waist aprons, farm or hostess aprons, or his 'n hers aprons, you'll find a variety of styles to suit any taste. Some may even have coordinating pot holders or chef's hats. New patterns added 11/18/2007.

Find a vintage accessory pattern for your collection

Visit the Accessories page for vintage hat, purse, gloves, collars and cuffs, neck wear, belts or fabric flower patterns for all ages.

Find a vintage lingerie pattern for your collection

From the sexy to the practical, our Lingerie page gathers together vintage patterns for sleepwear and underclothes for adults. Misses patterns include slips, petticoats, panties, robes, nightgowns and pajamas; mens patterns include boxers, undershirts, pajamas and robes. New patterns added 12/21/2007

Infants and Childrens vintage pattern pages (size newborn to teen 16)
	Children's fashions We've got stacks of them from the 1930s through the 1950s, but the only ones available online at the moment are Toddler sunsuits. More to come!