![]() ![]() The home sewist was expected to have a very good familiarity with garment construction and basic pattern drafting in order to create their own garments. Many did not even tell what size a finished garment would be. All of these types of patterns did not include seam allowance, grainlines, notches, or other markings- other than the occasional mark for a roll line of a collar and, very occasionally, button placement. You would have to follow dotted lines that varied per piece in order to trace out a garment. Other magazines, both in America and in Europe, published periodicals that included a fold out pattern sheet with many lines overlapping each other, printed on both sides, which included ten or more garments. Peterson’s Magazine, and other fashion magazines, included an illustration of a garment and a small diagram for cutting in most issues. ![]() The same was true of dresses of the 19th century- certain pieces overlapped, and by grouping together, you saw which seams matched as well as what pieces went together. Sleeves often overlapped, as most were two-piece sleeves. Tailoring periodicals were published, and still often are, without a drawing of the finished garment, but with a layout showing the seamlines. Although I don’t have original 18th century sources to share, I do have original 19th century publications which I will share at a later date. These diagrams were often published in periodicals and books. Sewing patterns were available to the home sewist and the professional dressmaker or tailor in in the form of diagrams, dating back until the 18th century. Let me break down a basic history of the printed pattern: The biggest factor that seems to dissuade sewers from using vintage patterns are the perforated, or unmarked, patterns. And the instructions can be so minimal that you may feel like you need a decoder to just figure out how to put the thing together! In this series I will offer tips for using vintage patterns based on my experiences and research. You may feel like you need a decipher to understand the markings. If you’ve ever pulled out a vintage pattern that has holes instead of printing, it may seem like a giant puzzle piece. I’ll also use this as a tool to help explain what I do with Wearing History patterns, since they’re often called “reproductions”, but, in actuality, after you follow through the series, you’ll come to see how pattern companies that offer “reproductions” differ from each other and also from the original source materials. I had been asked to post this to my blog, so I am finally getting around to doing it! I hope this will be a multiple part series, to help you understand how to use vintage patterns, as well as learn a little about their history. On the other hand, under the brand named Other you will find hundreds of unique sewing patterns.A few years ago I did a heavy amount of researching and preparing for a lecture I gave at Costume College. In the same vein, you will see an extensive amount of small and exclusive catalogued brands. ![]() Find the most recognized brands of templates as Simplicity, McCall’s, New Look, Vogue, Butterick, Burda, Kwik Sew, Stretch & Sew, Style and more. PS Remember to sign up for my Newsletter which comes out with special offers and sales.Ībove all, is always updating inventory with Authentic Vintage and Modern Sewing Patterns. Visit the Resources Page for links on how to resize a vintage pattern. If this McCall’s 5798 sewing pattern is not exactly what you are looking for please do look at my other similar listings I stock a wide variety of vintage and recycled patterns lovingly collected at estate sales, thrift stores and every place I can find them and listed here for your shopping convenience.Ĭheck this link to learn how to use a sewing pattern. Feel free to contact me with any questions about a particular pattern, I will be happy to help. To clarify, before shipping a used sewing pattern, I check that all the pieces and instructions are present. Because my patterns range in age from the 1940’s to the present, the older pattern envelopes may show their age. On the other hand, the pattern is already cut when it is listed as Used. That is to say, Uncut listing means that it is factory fold and not used. McCall’s 5798 One or Two-piece Dress Size: G 20-22-24 Uncut Sewing Pattern
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