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How Many Sewing Patterns Do You Have?

 

Just as I wouldn't want anyone to know how much fabric I have, I don't tell them how many sewing patterns I have either.  That is also true of sewing books. 

I really don't know why I have so many.  I certainly don't use all of them.  I guess I could say that I just collect them and can't seem to let them go even when they are no longer useful or out of style.  The sewing patterns I collected tell the story of special events in my life.  They really are a historical record.

Who knows? They may come back or even become a "vintage" sewing pattern someday.

Does your collection look like the video below?  Be sure and check it out.  No, it isn't mine, but I thought you might enjoy seeing it.

If you are looking for a good resource to find sewing patterns, check out some of the links here.  Add you own favorite links to share with other sewing pattern collectors.

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Check out my sewing blogs at Sewing Success Sewing Blog and Sewing Project Tips Sewing Blog for lots of sewing patterns, reviews, sewing projects, sewing tips, techniques and ideas.

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Patterns from the Past

Vintage Sewing, Knitting, doll, tatting and croche more...1 point

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Out of Print|Discontinued Sewing Patterns

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Sewing Patterns and clothing patterns from SewingPatterns.com

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Simplicity Patterns for Sewing Projects

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Free Sewing Patterns and Sewing Machine Help at AllCrafts!

How to Make Sewing Patterns Learn to make patterns more...0 points

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Sewing Patterns

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Sewing - Sewing Patterns & Sewing Machines. Butterick & Kwik Sew ...

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Designer Sewing Patterns, Sewing Buttons, Lining Fabric and Sewing ...

The Sewing Place offers designer fashion sewing pa more...0 points

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Deb's Recycled Sewing Patterns

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Folkwear Sewing Patterns with Timeless Style

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Kathy's Modest, Sewing Patterns Page

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Sewing At About - Free Sewing Patterns &Projects, Free Sewing ...

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Sewing Patterns.com | Kwik Sew

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Patterns from Hancock Fabrics Online Fabric Store

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Threadbared

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Free Sewing Patterns

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Sewing patterns - Jalie - Multisized figure skating, sportswear ...

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Sewing Patterns Vintage Out of Print Retro Discontinued Old Paper ...

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SuitAbility equestrian apparel sewing patterns

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Educational Sewing Patterns and Bible Curriculum

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Free Sewing Patterns With Modern Flair - SavvySeams.com

Free sewing patterns and projects with a modern fl more...0 points

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Betsy Ross Sewing Patterns!

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Home | The Sewing Garden

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Free Applique Patterns - free sewing patterns - free patterns

Free applique patterns - free sewing patterns to p more...0 points

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Clotilde.com - Sewing & quilting patterns, supplies and more!

35 years of sewing notions. Clotilde is your favor more...0 points

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The Home Sewing Association - learn to sew, sewing projects for ...

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ethnicpatterns.com - Sewing Patterns - Traditional and Derivative ...

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habithat Sewing Patterns

habithat.co.uk sells sewing patterns including nat more...0 points

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Sewing Patterns for Martial Arts /Anime

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Vintage Sewing Patterns and Real Retro Fashions For The Entire ...

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Doll Clothes Patterns. Baby Quilt Patterns. We work with American ...

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Sewing Patterns for Unique Garments

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Blue Gardenia Vintage Patterns and Jewelry

Sewing patterns and costume jewelry for sale. Spec more...0 points

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Petite Plus Patterns

Sewing patterns in clean contemporary styles, desi more...0 points

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Amazon.com: Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing: Patterns and How-To ...

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Monsterpatterns.com - Sewing patterns and notions galore. - Sewing

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Sewing Patterns

Newborns in Need Sewing Patterns... These patterns more...0 points

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Early 20th Century Sewing Patterns

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Folkwear Sewing Patterns: Pattern Index

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Hawaiian Patterns

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what i found sewing patterns

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sewing patterns by Paragon Patterns

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Sewing Patterns and Fashion Design Online

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Sewing Pattern, Simplicity Patterns

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Men's Sewing Patterns

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Christmas Craft Customs - Simplicity Sewing Pattern 5373 for ...

Simplicity sewing patterns for Christmas costumes. more...0 points

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Rayon batik fabrics from Bali @ wholesale, Sewing patterns, Find a ...

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Sewgrand Patterns-Plus-sized sewing patterns for larger women

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Sewing Patterns & Designs - United Kingdom

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Amazon.com: Making Vintage Bags: 20 Original Sewing Patterns for ...

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Laughing Moon Mercantile - Period and Historic Sewing Patterns

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Butterick Sewing Patterns

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Folkwear Sewing Patterns: Links

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Sewing Patterns.com | McCall's

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Children's Sewing Patterns for Fancy Dress Costumes

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Birch Steet Clothing

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Lingerie Secrets Sewing Patterns

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Costume Sewing Patterns

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Free Directions and Pattern to Sew a Simple Tote Bag

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Sewing patterns, wearable art, machine sashiko patterns by Bette ...

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MAKE: Blog: Savvyseams.com - Free Sewing Patterns

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Burda patterns - Sewing Patterns & Pattern Reviews for Burda

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Jalie patterns - Sewing Patterns & Pattern Reviews for Jalie

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Womens Vintage Sewing Patterns at RustyZipper.Com Vintage Clothing

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Pet Sewing Patterns and Ideas

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Baby Clothes Patterns, Cloth Diaper Patterns, Sewing Patterns ...

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Free Resizable Dog Clothing Pattern

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Folkwear Sewing Patterns: Romantic Styles

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Baby. Infant & Chilrens Sewing Patterns

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A Perfect Blouse By Louise Cutting

Stars in Heaven by Louise Cutting - Sizes XS - XL more...0 points

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HB08: Nantucket Bucket by Louise Cutting

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Vintage Sewing Patterns

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Make Them Yourself: Customized Patterns for the Entire Family

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Craft Patterns Store ~ Sewing Knitting Crochet Needlework & More - Home

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Fabulous Vintage Sewing Patterns From the 1930s to the 1980s

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Stitches - The Best in Quilting, Knitting and Needle Arts

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Vintage Sewing Patterns and Real Retro Fashions For The Entire Family! - Shop for Vintage Sewing Patterns at MOMSPatterns!

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The World of Fashion - burdamode.com

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How To Alter Sewing Patterns 

Here are some links that offer information on how to alter sewing patterns

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Texas Cooperative Extension Bookstore offers educational publications, CDs and videos on topics related to agriculture, 4-H and youth development, family and consumer sciences, and community development.
Fantastic Fit For Everybody: How to Alter Patterns to Flatter Your ...
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Pattern Alteration
Pattern adjustment or alteration is often necessary to achieve good fit in a garment. Making adjustments or alterations before the garment is cut from ...
Alteration & Fitting Techniques
Simplicity has a WONDERFUL brochure online for determining the correct pattern size and what alteration you may need to make. ...
Amazon.com: Fast Fit: Easy Pattern Alterations for Every Figure ...
Amazon.com: Fast Fit: Easy Pattern Alterations for Every Figure: Books: Sandra Betzina by Sandra Betzina.
Crafts : Alterations : Pants Pattern Alterations : Home & Garden ...
Pants Pattern Alterations Sew Much More : Episode SMM-152 -- More Projects ». Host Susan Khalje is joined by Judy Barlup, who demonstrates some of her ...
Crafts : Alterations : Arm Pattern Alterations : Home & Garden ...
Arm Pattern Alterations Sew Perfect : Episode SEW-720 -- More Projects ». Well-fitting sleeves often determine whether you'll wear a garment or not. ...
Re-sizing Patterns
No matter how well designed a pattern may be, it cannot fit each individual perfectly. Each human body has its own quirks, and each person has different ...
Free Sewing Patterns and Sewing Machine Help at AllCrafts!
Fast Fit: Easy Pattern Alterations for Every Figure Looking to improve the fit of the garments that you sew? Lots of great techniques to help you figure out ...
Pattern Alterations
Pattern Alterations - make the most of the patterns you have.
Chapt 17 - Pattern Alterations
LENGTH ADJUSTMENTS comprise the bulk of pattern alterations done on commercial patterns. The basic bodice and skirt are illustrated, but the process is the ...
Crafts : Necklines / Shoulders : Pattern Alterations : Home ...
Hide alterations at seam lines for fabric pieces that have been cut out or make alterations to patterns before cutting fabric. ...
Sewing Tip - press n seal for pattern alterations
press n seal for pattern alterations (Tip/Technique). Viewed 591 times. Review rated Very Helpful by 10 people. Posted by:, mssewcrazy ...
pattern alterations
pattern alterations ... Altering your pattern for a proper fit makes an incredible difference in your finished product. Areas to check are. 1. BODICE. ...
How To Fit Pants | How To Fit Skirts
"Now you can finally get pants to fit with a method that makes sense." "How To Fit Pants | How To Fit Skirts" "Here is the fitting method to help you achieve fitting success in fitting pants and fitting skirts" Download the "Common Sense Fitting Method For Hard-To-Fit Sewing Folks Who Want Great Fitting Pants and Skirts" today! It just makes sense!

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Here Are Some Great Sewing And Quilting eBooks To Download 

This is the quick and easy way to get a book. No waiting!

There are lots of "how to" courses here that you can download in a few minutes even if it's 2 AM.

Discover the easiest way to improve your skills at your own pace, in your own space. You don't have to worry about missing a class or keeping up or taking notes. Get a sewing course eBook now! It just makes sense!

Common Sense Fitting Method For Hard-To-Fit Sewing Folks Who Want Great Fitting Skirts And Pants

Sew A Tee Pee And Accessories For Your Tribe Of Kids - A fun basic sewing course that is not just tee pees.

How To Sew A Classy Designer Straight Skirt - A couture sewing course

Sew A Sewing Mat Tote Bag Basic Sewing Course. Check out this multi-purpose bag - great for a beach mat or diaper changing mat bag, too.

Sewing Project Tips Sewing Course It's like having multiple sewing courses in one with more than 60 sewing projects, tips and techniques.

Tee Hoodies - How To Makeover A Tee Shirt Into A Tee Hoodie Sewing Course Discover how to recycle and restyle your favorite tees into hoodies. Great gifts for kids of all ages. Have fun creating Tee Hoodies.

How To Repair Your Sewing Machine. Sewing Machine Repair As A Home Business Or For Your Self

Sewing Roman Shades. How To Easily Sew Roman Shades. Step-by-step Roadmap To Professional Window Shades

Sew More For U. A Diy Sewing Companion, More Than A How To Sew Book

Sewing 101. A Step By Step Guide To Sewing Basics

Home Sewing Secrets. Step-by-step Guide To Creating Comfortable, Stylish Clothing For A Fraction Of The Cost All From The Comfort Of Your Home

How To Start Your Own Quilt Shop. Comprehensive Business Guide Shows You How To Start, Run, And Market A Successful Quilt Shop

201 Patchwork Quilt Patterns. The Famous Ruby McKim Book Plus A Bonus Of 102 Vintage Patterns

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