Free vintage sewing pattern downloads

When she approached me with a guest post idea for Vivat Veritas blog, I asked her if she could write something about free vintage sewing patterns and she came up with a great post with resources. I hope you enjoy! Here is Lisa:. Many people now are turning to handicrafts and making their own clothes in an attempt to not only save money but to relearn skills that their Grandmothers and Mothers had in their own childhoods but have been sadly forgotten.

There are a wealth of sewing sites out there, but many charge a fortune for patterns or even to join. Here is a simple list of a few of the best sites out there and what you can expect from them, with accompanying pictures so you can see the types of pattern available. What are you waiting for! Needle and cotton at the ready and happy sewing! However, there are lots downloadable files for patterns to make vintage inspired shirts, skirts, jackets, shawls, pyjamas and accessories such as these:.

Here are some other examples of lovely vintage clothes which are free PDFs available right now. At the present moment there are around two hundred and seventy four patterns there all waiting to be downloaded and made, and some of the patterns are free!

This is a cute blog run by Brittany Sherman, a mom of two and a vintage lover. It covers a variety of eras and styles and there truly is something for everyone, from novice to experienced sewers alike.

Well worth a visit. Very well set out and has obviously been created by someone who has a lot of love for her subject. This site looks a little plain by comparison to the others, there is a lack of photographs though there are some good illustrations which is rather a shame as there are some great PDFs for download including coats and vintage dresses, such as these:. Hopefully this will give you in the inspiration you need to start planning and making all your own wonderful vintage clothes!

Lisa Arbury is a freelance fashion writer from London. These vintage swimsuits are all the rage right now. Try these ones to see if you like them! Love the idea of getting hold of some free vintage patterns - how and what do I pay - I live in Scotland.

What is the link for the blue-with-white-polka-dots dress in the top right photo? I couldn't find it in the list of links and I really love it! Hello there darling! Wow you copied this entire list from my website apparently. Everything is even in the same order. I really love the Mod Dress, pattern 15, but when I clicked the link to the pattern, nothing came up. Would you please tell me how I can find it or send me another link?

Hey andrea! Thanks for all your amazing ideas, my wife and even mom follow this place. Today my wife is little bit angry on me so i just shared her link to this interesting pattern so i can get conservation between us start. Thank you so much again andrea for all your shared creativity. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar menu icon.

Facebook Instagram Pinterest. Continue Reading. Audrey Hepburn I love that quote by Audrey Hepburn. Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Vintage lingerie patterns! Vintage Bustier pattern and photo by Burda Style Madeline mini bloomers s style high waist panties from Sew Vera Venus s bed jacket and tap pants free sewing pattern Vintage Bustier photo above Vintage Swimwear These vintage swimsuits are all the rage right now.

High Waist Bikini Bottoms pattern and photo on Instructables high waisted bikini bottoms photo above vintage-inspired stretch swimsuit photo below Vintage Accessory Patterns s basket apron gathered fabric belt photo below Vintage Gathered Belt by Lemon Squeezy Home. DIY Mail Sorter ». I was able to find new links to the patterns but some of them are missing the instruction sheets.

Advanced sewists should be able to figure out how to piece them together so I kept them in this list. This page is updated several times per year to add new patterns and make sure old ones are still working. If you find a broken link, please drop me an email and I'll try to find a new link or archive to the pattern for you! Mexican Peasant Blouse Dress. Circle Skirt from an old tablecloth. Burlesque bustle skirt.

Knit gathered skirt tutorial.