Vintage Sewing Patterns Directory

I love sewing from vintage patterns, but trawling the internet from the best sources can be awfully time consuming (though enjoyably so!). To help alleviate this, I’ve put together a list of the best stores and sources of sewing patterns from decades past. Most offer patterns from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, though some specialize in later decades, particularly the 1960s and 1970s.

Oh, and if you’re on the lookout for a particular dress or style, don’t overlook the Vintage Patterns Wiki, where you can find photos of individual patterns to scout for!

Do you have sources you’d like to add? Contact me and let me know!

Inexpensive Patterns

Mom’s Patterns
Nicely organized by decade, and large selection.
Selection: Excellent

Cemetarian
So many patterns, at very reasonable prices!
Selection: Excellent

Fuzzylizzie
Many patterns at good prices, but it will take some looking!
Selection: Excellent

What-I-Found
Another excellent store from Main Street Mall Online.
Selection: Excellent

Out of the Ashes Collectibles
Well organized, great selection, and good prices!
Selection: Excellent

Scissor Happy
Not only a good selection of vintage patterns, but they have their own little line of patterns as well! The hawaiian sarong pattern is gorgeous!
Selection: Excellent

The Vintage Peddler
Vintage clothing shop with a selection of lovely patterns from the 20s to the 70s!
Selection: Good

Inkandescence
A nice selection of patterns from the 1950s to the present at this Etsy shop.
Selection: Good

Vintage Martini
Several lovely patterns at more than fair prices.
Selection: Fair

Grandma’s House
Very cheap, with lots of variety other than women’s clothing. Great place to look for cheap patterns from the 60s and 70s, especially.
Selection: Fair

Moderately Priced Pattern

Lanetz Living
Great selection of patterns from all eras, easy navigation, and decent prices.
Selection: Excellent

Patterns from the Past
Not the easiest to navigate, but if you’re looking for a specific brand or decade, they are divided up accordingly. More challenging if you’re just looking to browse, though. Also has a 5 patterns for $5 section, with mostly 70s stuff.
Selection: Excellent

Heavens to Betsy
This vintage store also specializes in sewing patterns. Good selection and prices!
Selection: Excellent

Vintage Fashion Library
Sells both originals and copies, at good prices. I like that it’s easy to scan patterns by bust size.
Selection: Good

Sew-Retro
I love that the patterns here are searchable by type, style, brand, decade, measurements, and more!
Selection: Good

De Witt & Co
Patterns from the 1800s to the 1970s, at good prices.
Selection: Good

The Sewing Palette
Some very lovely things here. The selection is small, but well edited.
Selection: Good

Rusty Zipper
This is another vintage store that sells patterns. Most seem to be from the 60s and 70s, and they’re not organized by decade.
Selection: Fair, mostly 60s and 70s

Pricier Patterns

So Vintage Patterns
Great selection! Over 4000 vintage patterns here, from all decades of the last century.
Selection: Excellent

The Blue Gardenia
The Blue Gardenia carries some lovely patterns, though you have to page through a lot, since only a few are displayed on each page. But if you spend the time, there are some gems.
Selection: Good

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