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Vintage Sewing Patterns

Retro patterns for modern style and costuming.

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For all you time travelers, here is a comprehensive list of some of the best vintage pattern sites on the web. I've done the homework to find out which sites are offering the best variety, quality and cheapest deals in vintage patterns.

1. 50's Dress Patterns

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The 50's had a lot of sweet clothes, sure, but let's just say I got a little caught up on the dresses. The dresses of the 50's haven't seen a revisit in everyday fashion yet, so finding these designs in your local fabric store can be an impossibility.

These patterns are the real deal, from the golden age of poodle skirts and high-neck collars.

See the Best Sites for Vintage 50's Dress Patterns

2. 60's Sewing Patterns

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The lovin' 60's were full of style that that was blatantly different from the decade before. Hemlines shot up, waists were no longer required to be cinched, and there were even those fabled paper dresses.
See the Best Sites for Vintage 60's Sewing Patterns

3. 70's Sewing Patterns

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Polyester, safari suits and gold fringe. The 70's sure were an experimental time for everyone's wardrobe. Dip back into the swinging 70's with these patterns that recall the funk of disco. I've found the best sites for the job.
See the Best Sites for Vintage 70's Sewing Patterns

4. Up to 65% Off Fabrics

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Fabric.com is one of my favorite places to score dress fabric because you can get a lot of it at a cheap price. The site has oodles of info about the fabrics, with lots of patterns and types to choose from.

I highly recommend scoring your fabric for cheap, especially since shipping is free on all orders over $35.00.

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