What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns! Vintage and Current
I travel all over the country finding great sewing patterns, both old and new for all ages, sizes and eras. I think vintage sewing patterns are art, I think they are history, I think vintage and new sewing patterns are practical. I want others to share these wonderful slices of history...as collectors or doing what they were designed to do ...make stuff! For generations they were the only way to get the clothes you wanted and now they are the best way. Make things that fit, that last, that are unique. How rare is that today? And it's something you can do for yourself. Sewing is easier than you think. You can do this!
I travel all over the US and find patterns all over, in big cities and tiny towns. So chances are I have that long lost pattern you remember, or a pattern that you never saw before. Come find inspiration.
My patterns are mailed in clear plastic covers and I mail them to you First Class, usually the next day after payment, I want you to get and enjoy them soon! (Please note: I love to ship worldwide, just contact me for shipping costs.)
Over 3,500 patterns can be found at What-I-Found -Sewing Patterns!
Patterns of the moment...
Just click on the titles or pictures for more details.
What-I-Found -Sewing Patterns says Strapless!
Vogue Pattern 1936 Designer Bellville Sassoon - Strapless Lace-Up Pouffy Dress! Uncut Size 6
Butterick Pattern 6208 Vintage 80s Strapless Sexy Flounced Dress + Gauntlets! Complete Size 6-8-10
Come get daring at What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns!
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What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns brings Polly Bergan's summer advice!
McCalls Pattern 5415 Vintage 60s Easy To Sew - Sweet Summer Dress! Uncut Size 9 
These and other patterns that Polly would approve of can be found at What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns!
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At What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns...Mom says Wear Your Coat!
Simplicity Pattern 1531 Vintage 40s Squared Coat / Jacket! Complete Size 34
Butterick Pattern 6321 Vintage 50s Boys Formal Coat and Hat with Ear Flaps! Complete Size 4
McCalls Pattern 9898 Vintage 30s Toddler Girls Classic Coat! Complete Size 3
Vogue Pattern 2562 Vintage 40s Kids Coats - Single or Double Breasted! Complete Size 4
These and other patterns Mom would approve of are at What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns!
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What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns presents;
What I'd Like To Tell Girls
...Wear something Pretty!
These and other pretty things can be found at What-I-Found!
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What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns picks Forties Fashion!
Hollywood Pattern 1114 Vintage 40s Slack Suit - Jacket, Pants, Capris! Complete Size 18 Bust 36
Simplicity Pattern 2182 Vintage 40s Suit - Princess Seamed Jacket, Straight Skirt! Complete Size 14 Bust 32
New York Pattern 549 Vintage 40s Two-Piece Dress - Box Pleat Skirt, Nipped Waist Jacket! Uncut Size 14 Bust 32 
Come see more at What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns!
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What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns says choose stylish vintage Maternity outfits!
Simplicity Pattern 3022 Vintage 50s Maternity Skirt , Capri Pants, Top with Detachable Collar! Complete Size 14 Bust 34
McCalls Pattern 9834 Vintage 50s Maternity- Mandarin Collar Jacket and Pants in Two Lengths! Uncut Size 12 Bust 30
Simplicity Pattern 4447 Vintage 50s Maternity Jackets/Tops! Uncut Size 14 Bust 32
These and other great choices can be found at What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns!
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What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns says: It's just common sense, you need Blouses!
McCalls Pattern 5759 Vintage 40s Blouses - Great Collar Options! Complete Size 12 Bust 30
McCall's Pattern 8053 Vintage 50s Misses' Blouse in Three Versions Uncut Size 14 Bust 32
Butterick Pattern 4146 Vintage 40s Blouses with Smart Yoke Detail! Complete Size 14 Bust 32
These and other great patterns can be found at What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns!
(Also come visit my Blog)
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What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns looks at Sheaths!
(Psst...you can avoid her problems with a nice vintage slip!)
Butterick Pattern 9959 Vintage 60s Glamorous Sheath Dress! Complete Size 16 Bust 36
Modes Royale Pattern 1265 Vintage 50s Sheath Dress "Slimming Effect"! Uncut Size 12 Bust 30
Spadea Pattern 28 Vintage 60s Duchess Of Windsor Pattern - Bare Shouldered Sheath! Complete Size 12 Bust 35
McCalls Pattern 8720 Vintage 60s Misses/Junior Sheath Dress- Seventeen says: It's Young Fashion! Complete Size 13 Bust 33
These and other great patterns can be found at What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns!
(And come see my swell little Blog.)
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Things You Find In Patterns
A slice of someones life.
Some thoughts on why you should sew
From a 1930s Advance pattern insert (#1262)
One of the extreme delights of every women is to be well and attractively dressed. Fortunately, with modern dressmaking methods she can with little effort, construct for herself and for her family complete wardrobes at a minimum of expense.The important factor in securing a garment of smart appearance, pleasing to yourself and admired by your friends, is the proper selection of pattern and fabric in relation to each other, as well as to your own particular type and personality.
You should study yourself and learn by experience which lines look best on you and which colors are most becoming.
Should you be doubtful as to what is best suited to you and what is your proper size, it will pay you well in dress contentment, to secure help from competent people in the stores from which you buy your piece goods.
Some Wonderful Sewing History
These are from a collection found at www.tradecards.com
These are a few Victorian Trade Cards used to
advertise American goods and services during the late 1800s. Aren't they beautiful?
Sewing Books That I Like!
The Golden Rule
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Blueprints of Fashion: Home Sewing Patterns of the 1950s (Schiffer Book for Collectors and Designers,) by Wade Laboissonniere
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Blueprints of Fashion: Home Sewing Patterns of the 1940s (Schiffer Book for Collectors) by Wade Laboissonniere
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Great Stuff on CafePress
Good Stuff for Sewing Guys and Gals!
Pattern Tissue Tote Bag
Let the world know you love sewing and patterns!
Our 100% cotton canvas tote bags have plenty of room to carry everything you need when you are on the go. They include a bottom gusset and extra long handles for easy carrying.
* 10 oz heavyweight natural canvas fabric
* Full side and bottom gusset
* 22" reinforced self-fabric handles
* Machine washable
* Measures 15" x 18" x 6"
Price: 15.00 
Girl Who Sews Women's T-Shirt
"Are you a "Girl Who Sews" ? Share your creativity and pride, tell the world with these fine products."
The most comfortable Women's t-shirt ever! Our 100% cotton Women's tee is preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.
* 5.6 oz. 100% cotton
* Standard fit
Price: 16.99
Measurements Large Mug
Super-size your favorite beverage or just size-up to avoid spills with our hefty, 15 oz. ceramic Large Mug. Large easy-grip handle. When you need more, mug it up.
* Measures 4.5" tall, 3.25" diameter
* Dishwasher and microwave safe
Price: 13.99
Cool kids are sewing-dark Dark T-Shirt
Look cool without breaking the bank. Our durable, high-quality, pre-shrunk 100% cotton t-shirt is what to wear when you want to go comfortably casual. Preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.
* 5.6 oz. 100% cotton
* Standard fit
Price: 24.99
Vintage Dressform Dilly in Color Women's Cap Sleev
Get into sporty, stylin' casual comfort with our Women's Cap Sleeve Raglan. Looks great on the go or just hangin' out. Made of 100% combed ring-spun cotton that gets even softer with each washing.
* 6.1 oz 100% combed ring-spun cotton 1x1 rib
* Shaped fit, side seamed
* Contrast color cap sleeves and single-needle bound collar
Price: 22.99
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Let me hear from you!
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BevsPaper wrote...
I don't know why because I'm past the time in my life that I could use them but those Maternity patterns are just really cool! I'm glad I came back to look after I got your squidcast.
Posted April 01, 2009
confetta wrote...
LOVELY!!
FIVE STARS AND FAVORITED!!
Everything Vintage!
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Posted March 10, 2009
Peggy wrote
My sister actually wore a couple of these patterns in the 60's while in high school. Your lens is great! These vintage patterns are an inspiration for new fashion trends. Right now, we're seeing a strong influence from the 70's and 80's. It's such a great treasure to be able to use the 'authentic/original' patterns to create updated fashion silhouettes. Thanks for finding these. You can get advice for adjusting and altering patterns to fit American Girl and other 18-inch dolls on my blog, Doll Clothes Patterns
Posted November 08, 2008
by What-I-Found
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