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Original vintage cocktail dress and scarf pattern

Butterick 4898 in misses size 16 (bust 34, hip 37); from 1949.

Dance the night away -- featherboned strapless bodice with accent band and full skirt in street or ballerina lengths -- or extend it a few inches for an evening gown.

Printed pattern is still in factory folds.

Item b4898 $30.00

The Art of Fashion

One of the joys of pattern collecting is the wonderful array of graphics used to illustrate the envelopes. Fashion drawings capture and highlight the subtle details of the garment's style, while at the same time imparting a certain "feel" that photographs often lack.

Our favorites include the scenic art used by McCall's during the 1940s (like the bridal gown pattern here) and the 1920s Butterick children's patterns that include toys in the graphics.

Got favorites? Let us know. We're working on some theme pages and would love your input.

Vogue double collar evening gown pattern

Vintage patterns for classic ballroom glamour

← Near Left: Choose one of four sexy little evening tops to pair with your favorite full-length skirt. Advance 8141 in bust 32; 1950s. Printed; complete.
Item a8141 ~~$25.00~~ SOLD

All of the sewing patterns for sale on this page are originals!

1960: Barrel skirt gowns and zigzag stitching

Far Left: Nina Ricci gown features lacy bodice with contrast side wrap; optional ties. Vogue 1499 in bust 34, ©1960. Printed; complete.
← Item v1499c $45.00

Right: The Nina Ricci gown and stole made up in jeweltones provided the feature fashion in this Singer ad for their new zig-zag machines. →

Near Left: Jacques Heim gown with wide, shaped belt. Includes stole. Vogue 1488 in bust 34, ©1960. Printed; complete.
← Item v1488c $60.00;

Vogue Paris Originals at Home

Singer/Vogue ad photo courtesy of TIAS seller Mississippi Pack Ratz

1970s designer style from Vogue Paris Originals...
← Left: Thin straps high- light the low cut back. With tied wrap. By Edith Head. Vogue 1560 in bust 34; from 1970s. Printed; unused. Item v1560 $25.00		Above: Givenchy's exotic evening dress or cocktail dress with puffy balloon hem. Vogue 1993 in bust 31-1/2; © 1987. Printed; complete. Item v1993c $30.00		Right: Sleek lined gown with soft wrap coat. By Christian Dior. Vogue 1136 in bust 34; from 1970s. Printed; unused. Item v1136 ~~$17.50~~ SOLD →

All of the sewing patterns for sale on this page are originals!

Vintage bridal elegance

Create an heirloom wedding gown and veil with these classic styles - simple designs perfectly suited to embellish with the laces and trims that reflect your style.

← Left: Graceful shaping of the neckline is echoed at waist. McCall 6353 in bust 30. Printed; © 1946.
Item m6353 $75.00

Right: Five bridal caps with four veil length and style options, including pouf veil. McCall's 8687 in Small - Large. Printed; © 1967; unused.
Item m8687 $10.00 →

Designer evening and cocktail dress pattern

Modern takes
on timeless styles

No - these are not terribly vintage sewing patterns, but we loved the styles -- echoes of eras past:

← Upper Left: Diagonal drop waist and handkerchief hem reminiscent of late 1920s styles. McCall's 4373 in modern size 4-6-8-10 (bust 29-1/2 to 32-1/2). Printed; ©2000; unused. Item m4373 ~~$15.00~~ SOLD

Upper Right: Classic Mandarin sheath as long tunic or side slit gown. McCall's 3008 in modern size 6-8-10 (bust 30-1/2 to 32-1/2). Printed; ©2000; unused.
Item m3008 $15.00 →

← Bottom Left: Tom and Linda Platt's slinky evening gown with fishtail train. Vogue 1367 in bust 34, ©1994. Printed; unused.
Item v1367c $22.50

Bottom Right: Barely there fabric over the shoulders and low-cut back, Vera Wang style. Vogue 1908 in bust 34, ©1996. Printed; unused.
Item v1908c ~~$22.50~~ SOLD →

Vera Wang evening and cocktail dress pattern

Don't forget coats

← Far left: A-line coat with rolled collar and back belt; also street length version. Vogue 7297 in bust 31-1/2. 1960s; printed; unused.
Item v7297c $25.00

← Near left: Basic Design pattern includes evening coat with notched collar and sewn-in belt. Vogue 2256 in bust 34. 1960s; printed; unused.
Item v2256c $25.00