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Men and Women, sizes XS-2XL This is a shortened version of the traditional Egyptian galabia, or robe. This versatile shirt pattern can be sewn up for casual or elegant occasions for men and women. The original garments are ankle length...
Misses' XS-3XL (New sizing) This sophisticated outfit was made in 1915 at Louis Cerlian of New York, one of the many custom, dress shops of the day. It was probably a copy of trendy fashion from Paris. The Jacket featured Princess seaming,...
Misses Extra Small to 2XL. A beautiful three-piece sewing pattern based on 18th century and early 19th-century Ottoman Empire fashions, including the flowing entari gown, fitted vest, and jacket. The Entari (or robe) features optional waist-shaping darts, plunging v-front neckline,...
s XS - 2XL These authentic designs can be lavishly decorated, embroidered, appliquéd, and otherwise embellished. This sewing pattern includes a short vest for men or women from Greece, a mid-calf Greek vest, and two variations of a Polish woman's vest...
Child's 4-14. Scottish Highlanders have been wearing garments of tartan-patterned fabric (commonly known as plaid) for centuries. This ancient tradition is cherished among Scottish descendants all over the world, and is still passed on to new generations so the old...
Women's XS-3XL The prototype for the sewing pattern of this delightfully feminine gown bespeaks the humblest of origins. “49 Cents Buys this Muslin Gown,” boasted the 1902 Edition of the couturier of rural America—the Sears, Roebuck Catalog. Several pages of...
Misses 6-20; Men's 32-48. A traditional tucked linen shirt was worn by peasants, farmers, and shepherds in the Pannonian Basin, the northern farming district of former Yugoslavia. Originally made from homespun linen, but elegant in cotton, silk, and sheers. This sewing...
s: Women's XS-2XL; Men's XS-2XL Here are five sewing patterns for shirts worn in the 19th century. Choose one of these traditional Western shirts for the cowboy or cowgirl in you, and sew up the five different variations for every...
s: Extra Small to 3X Large The Cheongsam (Cantonese for "Long Dress”) is an early 20th century variant of the Chinese Qipao, a hip-length shirt or tunic. The Cheongsam was first seen on celebrities and socialites as a way of...
Choli: Misses Small (10-12) to 2X Large (26-28) in B, C, and D cups; other garments gathered or tied to fit. This pattern is the perfect starting point for creating your own stunning style, whether you are a dancer, historic...
Misses 6-22; Men's 32-46. This fashionable dress shirt was featured in Harper’s Bazaar in the 1870s, and as rural people began to emulate urban trends, it was adopted in America and Europe by farmers and tradesmen, who continued to use...
s XS-3XL The apron, or pinafore, is one of humanity's oldest garment forms. Whether worn to cover and protect the body or to mark status, garments that covered the front of the torso and lap are seen in Neolithic art and...
s XS-4XL. This Passionflower baby doll top is inspired by the sassy and sweet vintage lingerie of the mid-1900s. This sewing pattern features an empire waist, circle skirt, and triple-darted bodice. The pattern is sized XS-4XL with three cup sizes...
Misses 6-20 (Small - XLarge); Men's 32-44. Patterns and sewing instructions are included for three versatile and comfortable garments – the Hippari, sized for men and women; Monpei, or field pants, for women; and Padded Jacket for women. All are...
Misses Extra Small to Extra Large. In the second decade of the 20th century, a revival of the 1795-1800 Directoire fashions produced loose, flowing gowns reminiscent of Classical Greek costumes. It liberated women's bodies from the punishing constraints of the...
s 6-20 The elegant lines of the Princess Slip hearken from 1910 when skirts began to narrow considerably from the fussy underpinnings of the pre-1910 era. It can also be worn as an easy summer dress, low-knee length for day,...
Women's and Men's SM-LG. This romantic shirt pattern dates from the 1820s, when such poets as Byron, Shelley, and Keats wore their collars open in defiance of conventional fashion. French authoress George Sand took not only a man's name, but...
Women's Small, Medium, Large Hat s This hat dates from the early 20th century and represents a transitional period in millinery history -- following the oversize Victorian confections of veiling and stuffed birds, but before the head-hugging cloches of the...
s XS-4XL. Our Juliette’s Dream lingerie top is inspired by the sassy and sweet vintage lingerie of the mid-1900s. This pattern has two views. View A has a lined bodice and two-layered circle skirt. View B includes an unlined bodice...
s XS-3XL The late 1960s and early 1970s brought the height of popularity of the kaftan in mainstream fashion. Fashion icons such as Diana Vreeland and Elizabeth Taylor touted this dress as the most feminine fashion, and as “fashionable for...
Misses 8-16; Men's 36-46 Here is a sewing pattern for five shirts worn in the 19th century. Choose one of these traditional Western shirts for the cowboy or cowgirl in you, and sew up the five different variations for every...
Misses Extra Small to Extra Large. This feminine ensemble of flowing Tunic and wide-legged pants is considered the traditional costume of Vietnam. The easy-sew Tunic features front and back waist shaping darts, mandarin collar, front neckline/armhole opening, tapered long sleeves...
Misses' s XS-3XL The Flapper Dress we present here comes from a very simple, but very elegant, original dress from the 1920s. It is made of only two pattern pieces, and the front and back are the same, but the...
Misses XS-3XL (new sizing!) The introduction of "the horseless carriage" into American life at the dawn of the 20th century presented ladies with a dilemma in dressing: how to protect their fancy, feminine apparel from the dust and grime of...
Women's and Men's Small - XLarge This loose-fitting top originated in northern Ghana, but is now worn in many areas of West Africa, and has become popular around the world. It is called fugu, or batakari, among other terms in...
Apron sizes SM-LG; Child's 2-10 English cottage kitchens in the Victorian era combined the technology of the industrial revolution with the latest frivolities popularized by ladies’ homemaking magazines. Sewing patterns for a treasury of kitchen linens, quilted tea cozy, biscuit...
Women's sizes XS-3XL; Men's sizes SM-3XL This versatile, semi-fitted jacket for men and women is an all-occasion delight; its curved seam construction is flattering on every body. Women can team it with our 209 Walking Skirt or 231 Big Sky...
Misses XS-3XL (updated sizing). The sewing pattern for our Vintage Bathing Costume dates from around 1890, and features a flattering gored skirt with deep pleats in the back. The skirt buttons at the waistband over a knee-length romper. The bodice featured...
s: Small to 3XL The Gibson Girl was the ideal of feminine beauty at the turn of the 20th century. She often wore a soft, loosely fitted blouse of light cotton or silk with a high collar to accentuate her...
Misses XS-3XL Fashions towards the end of the 1930s combined the frugality of the lean Depression years with touches of Hollywood extravagance. Our sewing pattern is for a practical dress that uses fabric economically, yet still looks chic and trendy. In the...
Misses 6-18 This sewing pattern for an ankle-length gown is composed of easy-to-construct panels that are perfect for pieced or handwoven fabric variations, needlework, and other embellishment. Create an heirloom thobe with one of the traditional embroidery designs included in...
Misses 6-16. A favorite with quilters and clothing artists, this coat originated in Central Asia, where it is made in brilliant silks and floral cottons. This sewing pattern for a boot-length reversible coat is perfect for inventive fabric combinations. The...
Children's 2-10. Sunbonnet sized for Children and Adults The sewing pattern for this dress is just like big sister #201 Prairie Dress, but with a sweet pinafore that fits over the dress instead of an apron. It falls in gathers from a...
s XS-2XL Turn-of-the-century women lingered over breakfast in this soft, pleated, closely fitted house dress or “wrapper” before struggling into their corsets. This pattern recreates this Day Dress look. The buttoned front lining and the princess line in the back...
s XS - 3XL The Thai Fisherman’s Pants first appeared in the late 1800s in what is now Thailand (then called Siam). The design was similar to this sewing pattern, with large pants legs and an oversized waistband that was wrapped...
s: Women's XS-2XL; Men's SM-3XL This traditional coat has been a versatile fashion through the ages. It was worn for casual outdoor activities in the English countryside in the 1700's for formal or dress fashion in the 1800's and for...
Misses s: XS-XL Our 1925-era Spectator Coat comes in two different fully-lined versions, both with widely cuffed set-in sleeves. View A is low-calf length and features a sweeping cape collar, two off-center front button-and-loop closures, and deep patch pockets. The...
Men or Women s 30 - 42 (waist) Our Sailor Pants originate from those worn by WWII Navy seamen. This style and design have been worn as part of the Navy uniform, or "Crackerjack" uniform, for many decades; and the...
Misses' Extra Small to 2X Large. Early 20th century, adventurous young women blazed a trail from the straight-laced cities of the east to the Wild West, where they learned how to rope, ride, and buck in the popular traveling rodeo...
One size (up to 40" (102cm) bust). This sewing pattern creates a stunningly beautiful shirt when fully embroidered, and a simple peasant blouse if you choose forego the embellishments. Add your own character to this classic European blouse with traditional handwork techniques or...
s XS-XL The original suit that this sewing pattern was developed from is known as a Keswa del Mahsour, and was donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1948. It is made up of a Jacket, Vest, and Trousers,...
s XS-3XL. Worn by women in the home and marketplaces, this pert pinafore sewing pattern has puffed sleeves with either a narrow straight cuff or decorative shaped cuff; or it may be worn sleeveless. For contemporary wear, our dress version...
d for Men 34-48 and Women 6-20 The style and shape of the Cossack uniform reflects the far-reaching influence of the Tatars on everything from styles of dress to the political structure of the Imperial Courts in Russia. Similar clothing...
Inspired by the elegant and simple styles of the 1940s, this easy one-arm wrap shawl is a breeze to make, allowing you to sew up a beautiful wrap in an hour or less. This wrap can be made for winter...
s XS - 3XL Our mu'umu'u sewing pattern features three views, each with a different sleeve option: sleeveless, short sleeve, and elbow-length sleeve. The short sleeve is bell-shaped, while the longer sleeve has elastic at the cuff and falls to below...
Misses Extra Small to 3X-Large. The idealized figure silhouette of the Elizabethan era (1558-1603) required stiffened supporting undergarments to maintain a slender and visually elongated upper body. Both men and women wore such undergarments, so the early corset-makers were also...
s 4-10. The Kittel is a loose-fitting over-garment traditionally worn by craftsmen and workers in Germany, Switzerland, and France. Its classic pull-over design, in dress and shirt lengths, makes it perfect for children's wear, topping a sweater, shirt, or other...
This pattern consists of 6 bags from cultures and regions around the globe. Two bags are based on useful vintage bags (Japanese Carpenter’s Bag, French Reticule); three are everyday practical carrying bags (Thai Shoulder Sling, Turkish Drawstring Bag, Uzbek Pouch);...
