For those of you that don’t know, I love anything vintage that relates to sewing. I have a small collection of vintage sewing machines, books, and accessories, but didn’t own any vintage sewing patterns until a few months ago.

The Start Of My Collection

My search to start growing my vintage pattern collection started on Ebay. I got a great deal on a lot of 42 patterns. The seller accepted my offer of $28.00 for the entire lot of 42. After adding sales tax, it worked out to be 72 cents per pattern. I was not planning to buy so many at once, but it was a deal I couldn’t pass up.

The patterns range in date from the late 60’s to 70’s. They arrived with more wear and tear than I had hoped for, but for the price, I cannot complain.

Although my wardrobe is quite casual, I had a good time looking through all of these crazy styles.

Vintage Pattern Sizes

One downside of vintage patterns is they only include one size. Modern sewing patterns normally include a range of sizes in the envelope. Most of the pattern sizes in this lot are too small for me, but I’m not too worried since I plan to grade them up to my size.

It came with no surprise that a majority of the patterns would be out of place in my casual wardrobe. Although many are not my style, I still have a great appreciation for the pattern designs and the time period they represent. With that being said, these patterns bring me joy and I intend on keeping all of them. However, I do have some favorites.

It would make quite a lengthy post to go through all 42 patterns one by one, so I will share just a few of my favorites with you.

My Favorite Future Makes

Version 3 of this Simplicity 9913 pattern would make a really cute summer dress! I love the dress length and scoop neck line.

The pocket, collar, and curved hem really attracted my attention to Simplicity 6756. The shirt version on the left would pair up perfectly with denim jeans.

Version 3 of Simplicity 8832 is proof that fashion repeats itself. Romper patterns are very popular everywhere right now.

The button up top version of Simplicity 5854 really reminds me of the dress version from McCall’s M7470 dated 2016.

All versions of Butterick 4473 could easily be made into modern everyday wear with the right fabric choices. I love the 3rd version from the left.

My Noteworthy Mentions

McCall’s 3131 instantly had me reminiscing about my childhood days of playing with Barbie Dolls.

Speaking of Barbie, do you see “Ken”? Does anyone else remember these shirts from the 70’s? Simplicity 7051 is definitely a vintage classic.

Imagine our modern day teenage girls wearing the suspenders and heart pockets? ♥ Oh, and check out the cute retro hairstyles! ♥

Check out the short, mini dress in view C on McCall’s 3193. While you will never see me wearing view C, making a smaller slit to view A would deem it a wearable style for me.

Saving the best for last, I could not leave Simplicity 8589 unmentioned. I was enamored by the wedding gowns shown on this pattern. Making any of these gowns would require a great amount of skill and attention to detail.

I really look forward to my first vintage pattern make. Which one of my favorites would you like to see me make first?

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