This wonderful sewing book from the 1930's is a treasure trove of vintage sewing techniques.  

A valuable resource for anyone looking to accurate recreate vintage fashions! 

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This PDF File consists of pages of pattern sketches and fabric swatches.  Possibly from a salesman's sample book, or an industry advertising promotion. 

A great resource for researching period fabric patterns and colors of the 1930 period.

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36 Inch Bust

This 1917 corset pattern has been replicated directly from the original source material of the period.   No changes have been made to the pattern in order to retain its historical accuracy.

Please Note:

This pattern does NOT include seam allowances.

Instructions for sewing are very minimal

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This beautiful fashion catalog from 1914 features illustrations and descriptions of garments made from mail-order patterns.

Useful for researching styles and trims to recreate garments of this period -- or just to swoon over the pretty pictures!

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Circa 1940's sweater pattern for hand knitting

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