Patterns With a Past

Patterns With a Past Original vintage sewing patterns.

02/17/2026

Vintage sewing patterns for the win! All original…not digital reproductions. Excellent quality…many unused and still factory fold. And…even with all of that…they are all on sale. So scurry over to my Etsy Shop to browse and buy! I am adding new patterns every day…so you might want to check back every day as well! There is a direct link up in my profile…but then you already knew that right? See you there.

02/17/2026

Perfect time to bring those great vintage patterns home. So many fab finds! All originals…NOT DIGITAL REPRODUCTIONS! Many unused, factory-fold perfection. Which ones are your favs? See you there!

Fav pattern of the week. Issey Miyake - love!! I so want someone to buy this and whip it up so we can see it for real!! ...
02/25/2023

Fav pattern of the week. Issey Miyake - love!! I so want someone to buy this and whip it up so we can see it for real!! Who’s up for that?

Earlier this month we lost one of the most interesting & creative designers in the world of fashion…Issey Miyake. His de...
08/18/2022

Earlier this month we lost one of the most interesting & creative designers in the world of fashion…Issey Miyake. His designs will forever be remembered and loved around the world. had a wonderful post on their IG feed last week…highlighting the story of the man and his designs. My love & admiration of him goes back to the 80s. A few of my all time favorite pieces are listed as original uncut Vogue Vintage Patterns in the Patterns With a Past ETSY shop. Two of these pieces found their way into my very short stint in the conservative black/grey fashion world of investment banking. (I know…what in the world was I thinking that I would enjoy being a part of that sector? Not that there is anything wrong with it. Just wasn’t for me. I hope you take a moment to remember the man & go over to to learn more.

All you vintage pattern aficionados here's a little quiz for you! What can you find on the pattern envelope that is diff...
02/21/2022

All you vintage pattern aficionados here's a little quiz for you! What can you find on the pattern envelope that is different from what we usually see? Little hint, the pattern is from the year 1956. Team up with a friend & test your know-how! https://etsy.me/3H8Szio All you vintage pattern aficionados here's a little quiz for you! What can you find on the pattern envelope that is different from what we usually see? Little hint, the pattern is from the year 1956. Team up with a friend & test your know-how! https://etsy.me/34XYNEX

How would you create a Met Gala look using this pattern? I think I see a leg slit...but not too high! Lots of hand beadi...
09/21/2021

How would you create a Met Gala look using this pattern? I think I see a leg slit...but not too high! Lots of hand beading...but where? Lauren Sara Attitudes Original Vintage Vogue 2071 1990s [PWAP-0199] https://etsy.me/2W1Onje

Anybody else get a strong Lady Di vibe with this classic 1980s suit design/pattern? The jacket, the shoulders, the lapel...
09/02/2021

Anybody else get a strong Lady Di vibe with this classic 1980s suit design/pattern? The jacket, the shoulders, the lapel, the cuffs -- put it all together and you've got perfect 80s style! Yes, it would be great paired with jeans and a sweater in the cooler months! What fabric will you whip it up in?

This is why we do what we do! Thanks! ★★★★★ "I love this pattern especially the contrast inverted pleat and collar view....
08/26/2021

This is why we do what we do! Thanks! ★★★★★ "I love this pattern especially the contrast inverted pleat and collar view." twiggy1965 If you love the mid-60s era fashions...you'll love our shop. Lots of original patterns from those years! https://etsy.me/3mC08HO

Oh là là! Corny? A little; but come on this Lanvin Paris Original Pattern Vintage Vogue Coatdress just makes you want to...
08/25/2021

Oh là là! Corny? A little; but come on this Lanvin Paris Original Pattern Vintage Vogue Coatdress just makes you want to do all things French! Will you make it up in all one color of two contrasting colors? Time for croissants...join me? https://etsy.me/3BbEU7J

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. It means the world to us & it helps others make a happy decision. ...
08/10/2021

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. It means the world to us & it helps others make a happy decision. ★★★★★ "Wonderful find, shipped rapidly and carefully packaged. I look forward to returning to this shop." dorothy c b. https://etsy.me/3yFqvzO

HAOTIAN WU ★★★★★! https://etsy.me/3Cln3wJ Seems like such a simple thing -- but these 5 Stars mean so much to us. Every ...
08/07/2021

HAOTIAN WU ★★★★★! https://etsy.me/3Cln3wJ Seems like such a simple thing -- but these 5 Stars mean so much to us. Every day we do all we can to have happy clients who come back again & again. Thanks so much for your 5 Stars!

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