Vintage Sewing

Sew a vintage or retro dress with the help of this collection of free sewing patterns, projects, and tutorials for vintage dresses (for women), inspired by the fashions of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s.

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Simplicity 2580; ©1948; Misses Skirt and Scarf: The skirt, cut in four sections, joins to a waistband. Style 1 has an outside tuck which encircles the skirt. In Style 2, ruffling trims the lower edge. Style 3 is finished with belt carriers through which a purchased belt is inserted. In Styles 2 and 4, the scarf, cut in two sections, featured pockets on the inside under the tripe row of ruffling at each end. A hood may be formed of the scarf when the slide fastener at the center is secured…

free vintage sewing, knitting and crochet patterns

Hollywood 1875; ca. 1946; "Sew-Simple" Blouses: Gathers below deep shaped neckline. Long sleeves gathered to cuff band with ruffle. Very short puff sleeves and short triple-tiered sleeves. 14 unprinted tissues. [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]

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~ Circa/Date: LATE 1950s ~ Details: Two style Variation DRESS with JACKET & CUMMERBUND ~ Size/Measurements (Inches): Size: 13 BUST: 33″ Waist: 25 1/2″ Hip: 35″ ~ Please Note: ~ You are buying a ‘Professional Digitally Reproduced’ copy of this sewing pattern. Copied from the original sewing pattern. Produced in Full Scale […]

When someone mentions a home sewing machine, most people immediately think of Singer. Indeed, many Americans saw their grandmothers use this machine type when they were children. Even though the first Singer sewing machine appeared ... Read more